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Requisition ID: 279209

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family

• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

• Work Location: Richland, WA

• Salary Range: $119,780 - $182,670 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is designing, constructing, and commissioning the world’s largest radioactive waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy at the Hanford Site in southeastern Washington state. The Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant will use vitrification technology to process and solidify 56 million gallons (210 million liters) of radioactive and chemical waste stored at the Hanford site, which is a byproduct of plutonium production during World War II and the Cold War era.

The project is the largest undertaking of its kind and one of DOE’s most technically challenging cleanup projects. Its construction spans 65 acres (26 hectares) with four major nuclear facilities Pretreatment, Low-Activity Waste Vitrification, High-Level Waste Vitrification and Analytical Laboratory as well as operations and maintenance buildings, utilities, other support facilities.

The Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) is a limited liability corporation created by Bechtel National Inc. (BNI) and AECOM. WTCC is a subcontractor to BNI, the prime contractor, to deliver the construction, turnover, startup, and commissioning activities for the WTP project.

This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. Selected applicant needs to be able and willing to work weekends as needed.

Job Summary:

Under General Supervision, the Industrial Safety Manager will be responsible for supporting implementation of the WTP Worker Safety & Health Program. #LI-EH1

Major Responsibilities:

• Identifying workplace hazards, developing appropriate hazard controls and mitigation strategies and training for both office and field locations, and providing oversight of work activities to ensure controls are effectively implemented

• Ensuring quality control processes are incorporated into safety policies, process and procedure to monitor all aspects of regulations by being informed of all existing and proposed changes in occupational health and safety regulations

• Supporting worker safety and health needs, including injury and event response and case management

• Recognizes, evaluates and recommends and implements policies and procedures ensuring effective implementation of safety and health rules, regulations, policies and procedures to assure awareness and compliance with safety requirements

• Participating in pre-task and safety meetings

• Performing incident/event investigations and preparing associated reports; conducts investigations of injuries/illnesses, conditions that could/do have direct safety impacts and potential liability

• Directs comprehensive audits and inspections of safety programs to identify, prevent, and control significant loss producing exposure to safety hazards

• Reviews and provides recommendations for the correction of hazards situations for compliance with OSHA, state, and other Federal regulations

• Provides leadership and direction for safety staff and leadership within the Environmental Health and Safety function of the organization

• Promotes communication programs to coordinate the incorporation of safety into ES&H programs and to enhance and encourage employee awareness of accident and fire prevention, industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance

• Conducts performance reviews of employees under their direct supervision providing opportunities for professional enhancement and growth in their field as well as mentoring and coaching on areas of improvement and acknowledgement of successes.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in the sciences (e.g., environmental science, biology, public health, chemistry), Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university with 10-13 years of relevant work experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check which includes verification of employment and education.

• Must be able to obtain a DOE badge for access to the Hanford site.

• Advanced skills in oral and written communications.

• Knowledge of safety procedures, engineering systems, principles, and methodologies.

• Knowledge of national and international safety laws/regulations and regulatory agencies’ processes and responsibilities, industry standards/practices for safety and health compliance, and best management practices for minimizing potential safety risks during project execution.

• Knowledge of engineering and construction systems, methods, and work processes.

• Knowledge of construction planning, estimating, procedures, and execution.

• Experience in managing and/or providing technical oversight of safety and/or health subcontractors or consultants.

• Experience in safety inspections/assessments during construction and/or operations.

• Knowledge of hazardous materials and physical risk exposures and Personal Protective Equipment standards as well as People Based Safety processes and procedures.

• Possesses the legal right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.

• WTP and/or DOE experience.

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