Nuclear Safety Representative

Local candidates preferred

100% on-site; NO remote work available.

Start: 9/22/2025

Duration: 5/15/2026 (may extend)

Hours:   60 hours per week (6x10s schedule) 100% on-site; NO remote work available.

Project Details: Position will support various projects at SRS.

Position Details / Scope of Work:

Seeking a qualified, experienced Nuclear Safety Representative. 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. Key Responsibilities include - Enforce compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations of 29 CFR 1926/1910 and 10 CFR 851. 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 (HPI) principles and maintain INPO (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations) safety standards. Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to integrate safety into daily plant activities.

Education / Experience Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 12 months of health and safety experience in a nuclear, utility, or highly regulated industrial environment is required.

• Strong understanding of NRC regulations, OSHA standards (especially of 29 CFR 1926/1910 and 10 CFR 851)

• OSHA 30 Certification and in addition, the individual should have one of the following requirements: pre-approved equivalent having other safety related training certificates (OSHT, IHIT, CHST are preferred - please include certification with resume) and/or 12 months job experience in Health & Safety with an understanding of 29 CFR 1926/1910 and 10 CFR 851 requirements.

• Must have past nuclear plant safety experience with electrical project installation scope (medium voltage cable bus).

• 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 security clearance for access to the nuclear facility.

  
  

Preferences:

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Prior SRS Safety experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Work will be performed in a secure nuclear facility with exposure to radiological environments. The individual must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including dosimetry badges and protective clothing, and have the ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and around heavy equipment as required.

• While on site, the individual will need to be able to traverse the site, with prolonged walking, sitting and standing, with walkdowns as necessary.

• Must be able to lift 50 lb.