Safety Specialist

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Safety Specialist to support our Bettis Atomic Power in West Mifflin, PA.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employee's well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities:

• Review contractor Worker Safety & Health Program (WSHP) and implementing procedures, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and work packages.
• Review of site and contractor ISM Programs, assist in the review of annual site ISM Declarations.
• Assist in the preparation of annual site ISM Declarations as requested, assist in the assessment of field site and Service Level Agreement (SLA) ISM Programs.
• Assist in the review of field site and SLA Occupational Safety Programs.
• Assist in the assessment of field site and SLA Occupational Safety Programs.
• Review of site and contractor Safety Conscious Work Environment (SCWE) Programs.
• Assist in the review of annual site SCWE Program surveys and assessments.
• Assist in the assessment of Small Site and SLA SCWE Programs.
• Support the field site in the performance of surveillances, health and safety assessments, compliance reviews and assessment/audit teams required by DOE Orders and other forms of infield oversight of the field site contractor operations and activities.
• Compliance reviews and assessment teams may include DOE Readiness Assessments (RA), Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR), Integrated Safety Management System Radiological Controls, Occupational Safety and Health, and Waste Management and Transportation Compliance reviews.
• Oversight activities may include document procedure, and process reviews, interviews, and in-field work observations.
• Perform and document casual analyses resulting from oversight and assessment activities.
• Prepare reports of the observations and findings from such reviews and provide follow up and tracking of corrective actions.
• All work shall be done in accordance with established DOE and the applicable field site procedures and be subject to DOE approval.
• Review DOE and contractor activities to assess DOE O 226.1B implementation and to recommend improvements. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Evaluating activities (and their scope) being performed and planned.
  • Evaluating the risks (safety, mission impacts, security, etc.) associated with activities.
  • Evaluating the level of existing federal oversight and its associated infrastructure (plans, procedures, and training and qualification of staff).
• Assist in preparing or revising field element policies and in implementing procedures that are consistent with DOE O 226.1B of comparably effective criteria established by the responsible program office.
• Provide oversight of following Safety, Health & Quality (SH&Q) Programs (including all implementing policies, procedures, and instructions) including, but not limited to:
  • Integrated Safety Management System.
  • Worker Safety and Health.
  • Conduct of Operations.
  • Contractor Assurance.
  • Continuity of Operations.
  • Emergency Management.
  • Fire Protection.
  • Industrial Safety.
  • Industrial Hygiene.
  • Occupational Medicine.
  • Engineering.
  • Conduct of Operations.
  • Other programs as assigned.
• Support the field site with the development of short- and long-range oversight plans and schedules which account for all aspects of filed sites oversight activities, ensuring that applicable requirements/regulations are adequately addressed in the schedule.
• Provide implementation support and oversight of maintenance, industrial hygiene, occupational health, and safety programs to identify and mitigate hazards in the workplace.
• Develop, recommend and implement related programs, policies, and procedures for monitoring and preventing chemical, physical, and biological hazards to prevent illness, injury and safety hazards in the work environment.
• Develop and establish appropriate sampling and monitoring procedures and guidelines and provide guidance in interpreting and monitoring compliance with governmental regulations and industry/company work practices.
• Resolve technical, industrial hygiene and safety issues.
• Develop, implement and provide oversight of occupational health and industrial safety programs for facilities.
• Develop and implement an assessment program to ensure compliance by all employees and contractor employees to the respective programs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and governmental laws, rules and regulations including but not limited to the DOE, OSHA and NRC rules and regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field such as Engineering and certification in one or more of the following:
  • Certified Safety Professional.
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist.
  • Senior Technical Safety Manager, or equivalent.
• Must have DOE and/or NRC experience in waste management, Heavy Equipment, D&D and/or soil and groundwater remediation project experience and/or nuclear facility experience.
• 5 years of direct experience in safety management (ISM), occupational safety program implementation and oversight, and nuclear safety programs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in a technical field, as described above, and a minimum of twenty (20) years of experience,
• Master's Degree in a technical field, as described above, and twenty-five (25) years of experience,
• Or Bachelor's degree, as described above, and thirty (30) years of experience.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is a fully onsite position in West Mifflin, PA.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.