LEU+ Safety & Permit Coordinator

This position reports to the LEU+ Construction Manager and will be located at the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) in Hopkins, SC 29061, working 100% onsite.

About The Company

Westinghouse is the largest nuclear fuel manufacturer in the USA producing fuel that provides 10% of the nation’s electricity. We are currently developing the next stage of nuclear fuel production capabilities with construction of the Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU+) fuel fabrication facility in Hopkins, South Carolina, within our Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF). This advanced fuel production plant will employ the latest technology in uranium fuel production using up to 8% enriched 235U. The technology to be employed will include Westinghouse’s patented Two Step Dry UF6 to UO2 powder deconversion process and microwave denitrification for converting liquid uranium waste to UO2 powder. The use of LEU+ fuel will extend the fuel cycle of the commercial nuclear fleet from 18 to 24 months, while significantly improving the efficiency and safety of our nuclear fuel fabrication operations.

Westinghouse is dedicated to conducting our operations in a safe and environmentally sound, socially responsible manner. We seriously consider the impact of our actions on the environment and on the health and safety of our employees, subcontractors, customers and the public. Each Westinghouse employee, and any person working on behalf of Westinghouse, is responsible for supporting the commitments identified in our Integrated Quality, Environment, Health, and Safety Policy.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

If this sounds like an environment you would thrive in, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Safety & Permit Coordinator.

Job Summary

The Safety & Permit Coordinator will report directly to the LEU+ Construction Manager and will collaborate closely with the EPC Contractor, CFFF Maintenance, LEU+ Engineering, and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) to ensure that all construction activities are performed in compliance with the project EH&S requirements and permitting conditions, and in accordance with safety procedures and directives. The Safety & Permit Coordinator will work on a variety of safety and permitting duties to ensure that the project EH&S requirements and construction permit requirements are effectively implemented and executed within procedures and processes, as defined by Westinghouse. The coordinator will ensure that all necessary permits and licenses are in place to comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Additionally, the coordinator will liaise with regulatory agencies and facilitate communication between various stakeholders to guarantee smooth and timely project execution. This role will maintain safety and permit oversight of the project during construction of the building and installation of the manufacturing process, and during commissioning through turnover to operations.

Your Day-to-Day

This field position will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local permits and safety regulations, as well as related company policies and procedures, for all field activities supporting construction of the LEU+ fuel fabrication facility at CFFF. The primary objective is to develop and sustain an incident and injury free construction work site, while maintaining compliance with required permits and licenses. The coordinator will maintain a noticeable presence in the field to represent the Westinghouse safety and compliance culture, working with employees and subcontractors on safety practices to ensure they are used by employees, reflect industry best practices, meet regulatory requirements, and promote a Safety Conscious Work Environment and a strong Nuclear Safety Culture.

This is an onsite role which will be located at our CFFF location in Hopkins, SC.

Safety Responsibilities

Permit Responsibilities

Who You Are

As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team: