Safety Representative

Electrical Builders, Ind. • Saint Cloud, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Safety Representative is responsible for ensuring safe work practices and regulatory compliance within a nuclear power plant environment. This role supports the implementation of site safety programs, enforces NRC and OSHA regulations, and promotes a strong safety culture to protect employees, contractors, and the public from occupational hazards.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of health and safety experience in a nuclear, utility, or highly regulated industrial environment required.
• Strong understanding of NRC regulations, OSHA standards (especially of 29 CFR 1926/1910 and 10 CFR 851)
• OSHA 30 certification is required at minimum, additional certifications such as OSHA 300, OSHA 500, OSHT, IHIT, CHST are preferred.
• Familiarity with plant systems, confined space entry, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), hot work, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in high-stress and time-sensitive environments.
• Must pass background checks, physical, drug test, pre-placement exam, psychological screening, and security clearance for access to the nuclear facility.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations of 29 CFR 1926/1910 and 10 CFR 851.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Daily inspections of scaffolding.
• Review and write work plans for safety compliance and recommend control measures for hazardous tasks.
• Investigate safety incidents and near-misses; lead root cause analysis and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
• Participate in safety drills.
• Maintain and update safety documentation, permits, and safety performance metrics.
• Promote human performance improvement (HPI) principles and maintain INPO (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations) safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to integrate safety into daily plant activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree