Environmental Scientist 2

BWX Technologies is seeking an Environmental Scientist 2 for its Nuclear Fuel Services division in Erwin, TN. The role involves designing monitoring programs, ensuring data quality, interpreting findings, and supervising staff. Candidates should have a B.S. in Environmental Engineering or Science, along with 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include preparing reports, managing subcontractors, and promoting teamwork.
Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Environmental Scientist 2 -- Nuclear Fuel Services - Erwin, TN

Summary Description of Job:

Proficient in design and execution of monitoring programs and investigative studies and provides supervision to ensure effective implementation of these activities. Responsibilities of this position include identifying and resolving issues affecting data quality or validity and ensuring results are properly interpreted and communicated.

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Job:

1. Designs monitoring programs and investigative studies pursuant to applicable technical, regulatory, safety and quality criteria; considers the concept of quality improvement and incorporates improvements in designs.

2. Ensures safety and environmental data are representative of conditions being measured and analytical results are properly reviewed and validated; identifies and revolves issues affective data quality or validity.

3. Interprets safety and environmental data and effectively communicates findings and recommendations to project and program management.

4. Prepares plans and procedures specifying sampling strategies, data quality criteria, and methods for sampling, analyses, and data management.

5. Prepares reports documenting methods, results, findings, and conclusions from investigative studies and monitoring programs.

6. Provides supervision and/or technical direction to staff responsible for executing data collection, processing, and management tasks; ensures program and project objectives are achieved in accordance with specified criteria.

7. Primary point of contact for safety and environmental subcontractors, i.e. laboratories, drillers, and professional services; effectively communicates specifications and requirements, monitors work to ensure satisfactory performance, resolves problem issues, and report progress to project and program management.

8. Promotes teamwork and cooperation; may function as team leader or group supervisor.

Educational Requirements of Job:

B. S. -- Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science or related degree with an additional two years' experience.

Experience Requirements (Beyond educational or equivalent):

With a B. S. degree three (3) to five (5) years' experience. Post graduate studies may substitute for some work experience.

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $64,000 and $101,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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