Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926
• Utilizes the hierarchy of controls methodology as a means to best implement feasible and effective control solutions
• Responsible for identifying and mitigating hazardous conditions that affect workers, property, the environment, and the general public
• Incorporates conventional safety and health practices and a variety of complex features into problem solving and programmatic planning
• Observes facility or project operations while ensuring that all employees and subcontractors are performing work in compliance with governing work documents
• Investigates, prepares, and forwards reports on workplace illnesses and injuries
• Anticipates, evaluates and controls occupational hazards in the workplace through job scope reviews, walk downs, and general observations
• Utilizes comprehensive experience to develop, implement and maintain safety and health programs, systems and procedures
• Prepares and reviews written programs, job hazard analyses, personal protective equipment assessments and other health and safety program elements
• Serves as a resource for line management to develop and administer a proactive prevention program for accidents and illness
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus at least five years of experience (YOE) in a relevant role, OR Master's degree in relevant field plus at least two years of experience (YOE), OR Doctoral degree in relevant field
• Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered
We'd Also Like to See
• Previous SRS Experience in Operating Facilities
• Previous experience related to hazard identification and applying the hierarchy of controls to protect workers, facility and environment utilizing SRS specific processes, programs, procedures and systems
• Knowledge of 10CFR851
• Certified Safety Professional
What We Offer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
- Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits
SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.
Discipline Description
Safety personnel are responsible for identifying and mitigating hazardous conditions that affect workers, property, the environment, and the general public. They conduct studies and investigations to ensure compliance with government safety and health laws, standards, and regulations. They investigate accidents and promote safety-conscious work performance and environments, provide safety performance measures, and perform root cause analyses. They develop and maintain the company's safety procedures and practices. Industrial Safety personnel also provide injury case management and Workers' Compensation case management. They direct and coordinate appropriate, timely and cost-effective delivery of health care related to disability, urgent and emergency care, work limitations, transitional return to work plans, accommodations and part-time work for workers' compensation and nonworkers' compensation illness and injury. They perform ongoing evaluation and treatment plans, determine essential job functions, and identify and implement necessary limitations, accommodations, and part-time work for high frequency/high-risk cases to reduce the length of disability.
Career Band Description
• Roles in this band apply the knowledge in area of expertise to analyze information; design and develop new approaches, methodologies and processes; and, provide professional advice and guidance to others in accordance with professional quality standards
• Applies a theoretical knowledge-base to work to achieve goals through own work
• Characterized by specific functional expertise typically gained through formal education
• May provide guidance to others as a project manager using technical expertise
Job Family Description
Occupational Health and Safety personnel ensure workplace environments comply with health and safety regulations and standards to prevent accidents, injuries, and health hazards. They conduct risk assessments, regular inspections, and audits to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions. They develop, implement, and train employees on health and safety processes, procedures, and protocols. They ensure organizational compliance with health and safety requirements from regulatory agencies. They review and provide input for hazards and controls in job safety analyses. They investigate incidents, analyze causes, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks that affect workers, property, the environment, and the general public.
Note for Salary
This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.