Environmental, Health

At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada (BWXT NEC) has achieved an enviable international reputation for excellence in the supply of nuclear fuel and fuel handling systems and service for CANDU reactors in both domestic and international markets. Our success is the result of our commitment to our employees, customers, quality & EHS initiatives._

We are looking for an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist for our Peterborough, Ontario site.

BWXT NEC's Fuel Assembly Operations group is involved in the manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the Nuclear Industry’s most challenging problems. Today, BWXT’s equipment is being used in most of the nuclear power plants in Canada and is critical to delivering carbon free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.

At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada (BWXT NEC) in Peterborough, we assemble CANDU® fuel bundles for CANDU® reactors. Natural uranium pellets are produced at our Toronto facility and zirconium-alloy tubes are manufactured at our Arnprior facility. These components are then shipped to our Peterborough operation, where they are assembled into fuel bundles that meet the stringent requirements of reactor operating conditions.

Our Peterborough facility (along with our Toronto facility) is licensed by Canada’s nuclear regulator, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. BWXT NEC is committed to meeting all of its license requirements.

**JOB SUMMARY**

The EHS Specialist reports to the EHS Manager. The EHS Specialist has no direct reports.

This role requires regular interaction with other departments The EHS Specialist works frequently with outside vendors and contractors, especially so when those entities are working on site in Peterborough.

The EHS Specialist will provide direction and assistance to the Nuclear Fuel Assembly Operations and support the overall site in order to meet environmental, health, safety and regulatory objectives.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Develop and implement the facility’s environmental programs (air, water, waste) ensuring compliance with environmental policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement the facility’s radiation protection and industrial hygiene programs ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Coordinate the functions of the As-Low-as-Reasonably-Achievable (ALARA) Committee and Beryllium Committee.
- Maintain employee Nuclear Energy Worker and Beryllium Worker classification information, liaise with Occupational Health Services in arranging employee medicals and follow-ups.
- Produce the annual compliance reports required under the CNSC site license.
- Support regulatory inspections (CNSC, MOECP, ESDC, Transport Canada, etc.).
- Administer and maintain the facility’s asbestos management program.
- Administer and maintain the facility’s respiratory protection program.
- Perform duties of Transportation of Dangerous Good lead and maintain the business Emergency Response Assistance Plan for transportation.
- Maintain and ensure compliance to business management system documents.
- Lead and participate in investigations and root cause analyses and associated reporting.
- Complete annual audits and self-assessments.
- Maintain safety risk assessments for routine operations.
- Issue and approve EHS Work Permits for non-routine tasks.
- Participate in the evaluation of facility changes.
- Deliver EHS training.
- Actively participate in decision-making and management of the Health and Safety Program.
- Establish proactive health and safety programs for accident and injury prevention (e.g., ergonomics).
- Provide technical and compliance guidance to employees and management.
- Assist site leadership in developing/improving employee and management skills to execute their responsibilities in the health and safety program.
- Revisions to documentation associated with EHS policies, procedures and associated documentation.
- Keep abreast of current regulations and government legislation and revise procedures/programs accordingly.
- Complete annual self-assessments.
- Complete accident investigation reports.
- Committee activities (WSC, Ergonomics and ALARA).
- Maintain and update hazard analysis information and risk assessment information.
- Participate in staff and management meetings.
- Implement programs for the recognition, evaluation, and control of physical and chemical hazards.
- Complete assigned Compliance Calendar Actions.
- Complete assigned Action Tracking System Items.
- Support the EHS needs of the shop floor by attending to issues brought from shop supervision.
- Perform responsibilities documented in the EHS Procedures (i.e., Confined Space Entry Program,