Nuclear Safety Representative
*This is an onsite position
Description:
- Nuclear experienced Safety Representative is being sought to support the projects organization at Surry Power Station in Surry County Virgina.
- The successful candidate must have safety related training certificates (e.g., OSHT, IHIT, CHST) and/or 5 years related job experience in Health & Safety with a demonstrated understanding of 29 CFR 1926/1910 requirements.
- The Nuclear Safety Representative is responsible for ensuring safe work practices and regulatory compliance within a nuclear power plant environment.
- This role supports the implementation of site safety programs, enforces NRC and OSHA regulations, and promotes a strong safety culture to protect employees, contractors, and the public from occupational hazards.
Responsibilities:
- Enforce compliance with Station, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations 29 CFR 1926/1910.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
- Daily inspections of scaffolding.
- Review and write work plans for safety compliance and recommend control measures for hazardous tasks.
- Investigate safety incidents and near-misses; lead root cause analysis and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
- Participate in safety drills.
- Maintain and update safety documentation, permits, and safety performance metrics.
- Promote human performance improvement principles and maintain INPO (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations) safety standards.
- Collaborate with project management, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to integrate safety into daily plant activities.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- At least 12 months of health and safety experience in a nuclear, utility, or highly regulated industrial environment required.
- Associate’s or Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Strong understanding of NRC regulations, OSHA standards (especially of 29 CFR 1926/1910)
- OSHA 30 certification is required at minimum, additional certifications such as OSHA 300, OSHA 500, OSHT, and CHST are preferred.
- Familiarity with plant systems, confined space entry, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), hot work, etc.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in high-stress and time-sensitive environments.
- Must pass background checks, psychological screening, and other clearance requirements for access to the nuclear facility.
Working Conditions:
- This work is 100% onsite at a nuclear facility with exposure to radiological environments.
- Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including dosimetry badges and protective clothing.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and around heavy equipment as required.
- Work may require rotating shifts, on-call responsibilities, and extended hours may be required during outages or emergency conditions.
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