Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Second Shift

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

We are seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Second Shift to join our growing team in Mt. Vernon, IN! 

What we do

Situated on a 100-acre site, our facility has 600,000 square feet of shop area and a 1,000-ton lift capacity from the shop to the river. The Mount Vernon facility is equipped with large CNC machine tools along with sophisticated welding and heat-treating equipment to produce components for naval nuclear reactors, which are used in submarines and aircraft carriers.

What you'll do

The EHS Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering safety, health, and environmental protections impacting both employees and public safety. This includes occupational health, fire protection and prevention and equipment/property protection. The Specialist also provides technical assistance to ensure the facility is in compliance with all federal, state and /or Company policies and procedures. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Defines and administers safety and environmental programs in an effort to meet division and corporate safety and environmental goals.
• Keeps abreast of trends in the industry and at other Company locations and integrates new techniques to improve the safety and environmental programs where applicable.
• Works with management and supervision to improve the facility’s safety and environmental performance through monitoring and modifying programs to respond to all concerns.
• Provides guidance and support for safety and environmental concerns raised by the employees.
• Directs and performs safety audits in an attempt to maintain compliance with the division’s safety program.
• Reviews OSHA requirements and makes recommendations as changes occur in the regulations.
• Assists with accident investigations and prepares accident statistical reports and safety alerts.
• Completes and distributes the workers' compensation forms and reports as required.
• Provides training programs for all personnel to enhance the employee’s ability to work safely.
• Monitors outside vendor safety and environmental performance and assures adherence to the Company’s safety and environmental rules.
• Performs recordkeeping and reporting responsibilities for various environmental and safety programs such as air emissions, wastewater discharge, hazardous waste control, toxic substance control, safety inspection, safety meeting and accident statistical data.
• Assists in developing and implementing elements of the Company’s environmental action plan including preparation and management of storm water pollution prevention plan, hazardous waste contingency plan and spill control plan. 

What we need from you

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or a closely related discipline with at least 2 years of EHS experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively is required. 
• U.S. Citizenship with no dual citizenship is required.
• Ability to work second shift.

Benefits to working here

In addition to rewarding work, the EHS Specialist will work a four-day workweek and receive market-leading wages; paid time off and paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave; and service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match.

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 Pay: $66,000 - $101,000

The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $66,000 and $101,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.