Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH) Engineer
JOB DESCRIPTION

The MTS ESH Department's mission is to ensure that operations at the Nuclear Power Training Unit, Charleston, SC, are carried out safely and in accordance with all applicable environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.  The ESH Engineer responsibilities include personnel training on environmental programs and safety requirements; development of training materials and procedures for environmental and safety program; review of technical work documents for shipboard maintenance; oversight of maintenance nad operations onboard the MTSs to ensure compliance with applicable local, State and Federal Requirements.  The ESH Engineer will work closely with Navy and civilian workers and managers and interface directly with the customer's on-site representatives.

Requirements include:

-  Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field with a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

-  Minimum of 3 yeras experience in Environmental Safety and Health field managing a broad spectrum of industrial safety and environmental programs.

-  Strong verbal communication skills.

-  Ability to qualify as a radiation worker and wear respirators.
Open Date : 2009-10-07 00:00:00
Req. Code : 962
Other Skills : - Certified Safety Professional certification preferred. - Certification as OSHA safety instructor a plus. - Experience with South Carolina environmental regulations and OPNAV safety/environmental instructions a plus.
Offer Relocation : Yes
Exemption : Exempt
Skills : Engineering -> Applications / Technical Support, Field Service, Instrument, Process/Process Control, Project Management

ABOUT THE COMPANY
For more than 60 years the Bettis Laboratory has developed advanced Naval nuclear propulsion technology and provided technical support during the construction, operation, and maintenance of Naval nuclear propulsion plants. Bettis designed reactor plants for the first nuclear-powered submarines (USS NAUTILUS) and aircraft carrier (USS ENTERPRISE), all of the Nimitz class aircraft carriers, and the USS SEAWOLF. A major initiative for the Laboratory is the design of nuclear-powered propulsion plants and electrical power systems for the next class of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. The Laboratory's main sites are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Idaho Falls, Idaho. Other locations include Charleston, South Carolina, and shipyards located in Groton, Connecticut and Newport News, Virginia. The Bettis Laboratory is operated for the Department of Energy by Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation.

Bettis' responsibilities for nuclear propulsion include research and development, design, testing, training, new construction and operational support, and the examination and disposal of expended reactors. This "cradle-to-grave" responsibility provides the opportunity for diverse and challenging work assignments.

Benefits:
Health Insurance, Capital Accumulation Plan, 401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Match, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, Alternate Work Schedule.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified material.

BETTIS LABORATORY - AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JOB INFORMATION
  • Location:  Goose Creek, SC 29445
  • Industries:   Aerospace and Defense
    Government and Military
    Engineering Services
  • Job Type:   Full Time
    Employee
  • Work Experience:   2+ to 5 Years
  • Education Level:   Bachelor's Degree
  • Career Level:   Experienced (Non-Manager)
  • Reference ID:  962