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Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos LLC

EHS Specialist (Nuclear Fuel Assembly)

Peterborough, ONPosted 6 days ago

Job Description

  • Develop and implement the facility’s environmental programs (air, water, waste) ensuring compliance with environmental policies and procedures.
  • Develop and implement the facility’s radiation protection and industrial hygiene programs ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Coordinate the functions of the As-Low-as-Reasonably-Achievable (ALARA) Committee and Beryllium Committee.
  • Maintain employee Nuclear Energy Worker and Beryllium Worker classification information, liaise with Occupational Health Services in arranging employee medicals and follow-ups.
  • Produce the annual compliance reports required under the CNSC site license.
  • Support regulatory inspections (CNSC, MOECP, ESDC, Transport Canada, etc.).
  • Administer and maintain the facility’s asbestos management program.
  • Administer and maintain the facility’s respiratory protection program. 
  • Perform duties of Transportation of Dangerous Good lead and maintain the business Emergency Response Assistance Plan for transportation.
  • Maintain and ensure compliance to business management system documents.
  • Lead and participate in investigations and root cause analyses and associated reporting.
  • Complete annual audits and self-assessments. 
  • Maintain safety risk assessments for routine operations.
  • Issue and approve EHS Work Permits for non-routine tasks.
  • Participate in the evaluation of facility changes. 
  • Deliver EHS training.
  • Actively participate in decision-making and management of the Health and Safety Program.
  • Establish proactive health and safety programs for accident and injury prevention (e.g., ergonomics). 
  • Assist site leadership in developing/improving employee and management skills to execute their responsibilities in the health and safety program.
  • Revisions to documentation associated with EHS policies, procedures and associated documentation.
  • Keep abreast of current regulations and government legislation and revise procedures/programs accordingly. 
  • Complete annual self-assessments. Complete accident investigation reports.
  • Committee activities (WSC, Ergonomics and ALARA).
  • Maintain and update hazard analysis information and risk assessment information. 
  • Implement programs for the recognition, evaluation, and control of physical and chemical hazards.
  • Support the EHS needs of the shop floor by attending to issues brought from shop supervision.
  • Perform responsibilities documented in the EHS Procedures (i.e., Confined Space Entry Program, Hot Work Program, New Employee Training etc.) and the Radiation Protection Manual and the Beryllium Safety Manual.
  • Evaluate new processes, chemicals, projects, plans, specifications, and work procedures, facility changes, and equipment prior to their purchase/use/implementation at the facility through review of Change Notices
  • Assist with the evaluation and selection of Personal Protective Equipment and safety devices.
  • Aid and assist the Director, EHS & Regulatory as required.
  • Approve EHS Work Permits for contractor work prior to start of project.
  • Participate in emergency response planning, training, drilling and event response as part of the site emergency organization. 
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