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Westinghouse Electric Company

Nuclear reactor technology and services provider

Specialist of Safety

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSalt Lake City, UT, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • OSHA 30-hour training.
  • Competent person (excavation) qualification from an accredited learning organization.
  • First Aid and CPR training and qualification.
  • Five years of relevant Health and Safety work experience, or a degree in safety and three years of relevant Health and Safety work experience.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
  • Experience using defined processes for managing Health and Safety risks.
  • Energy industry experience.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds, bend, stoop, crawl, and ascend and descend ladders.
  • Ability to wear a respirator and obtain a physician's written opinion for respirator use.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and work in hot, cold, and rainy conditions.
  • Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with external and internal partners to address and resolve field safety issues, provide technical safety support, and perform pipeline safety installation inspection duties as needed.
  • Inspect area and regional construction projects and pipe installations; shadow pre-construction activities when applicable; support damage prevention; and work with contractor management and safety representatives on safe work execution.
  • Conduct regular audits to support compliance with Contractor Safety and Environmental expectations and the Contractor Safety and Environmental Manual.
  • Conduct or participate in area safety assessments, inspections, observations, and quality reviews.
  • Support the construction organization and contractors in incident reporting, investigations, management committee reviews, and corrective action monitoring.
  • Promote a positive health and safety culture and support construction personnel in implementing project- or task-specific safety plans.
  • Work with Company Safety Advisors, Company Inspectors, and the Superintendent of Construction to identify project risks.
  • Monitor contractor and project-specific safety-plan compliance by performing and documenting on-site audits.
  • Schedule regular audits with contractor personnel on active construction jobs.
  • Work with Contractor Safety Leads to mitigate on-site hazards and implement safe work practices.
  • Reinforce safe work practices with team members.
  • Support contractors in meeting project-specific safety-plan requirements, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Advise inspectors on contractor safety plans and company policies.
  • Communicate safety objectives to contractors' field staff.
  • Verify that project safety meetings are adequate and held as scheduled.
  • Ensure safety plans and programs are implemented, reviewed, and updated in response to regulatory or process, policy, or equipment changes.

Desired Qualifications

  • HAZWOPER certification.
  • Pipeline or facilities construction experience.

About the Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

Nuclear reactor technology and services provider

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC provides nuclear power technology and services to utilities, governments, and private sector clients worldwide. It designs and sells nuclear reactors and fuel, and offers maintenance, training, compliance, and consulting services. Its AP1000 PWR uses passive safety features, and it is developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Microreactors for flexible deployment. The company's goal is to enable safe, reliable, low-emission energy by delivering proven reactor technologies and a broad support ecosystem globally.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$39.5M
Headquarters
Cranberry, West Virginia
Founded
1886

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