Field Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

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Project Overview:

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility. 

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come.

This position is subject to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regulation 10 CFR Part 810, which governs the transfer of hardware, materials, and technology to support the construction and operation of commercial nuclear power plants overseas.

Job Summary:

Bechtel has a strong commitment to protecting people and the environment as part of its mission, and is known for industry leadership in Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH).

ESH teams are comprised of three distinct disciplines that support our ESH Management System and processes at project sites and offices. These teams include environmental scientists, safety specialists, and industrial hygiene scientists. Collectively, they provide technical guidance and perform planning, risk assessment, inspections and monitoring, training, and data management.   

The Emergency Services Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the development and leadership of the project Emergency Services capability to include the Emergency Response Team and associated emergency personnel and operations. The Emergency Services Coordinator reports to the Project ESH Manager and collaborates with other ESH professionals on execution of the project ESH program.  

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads and supervises in the development and implementation of the project's Emergency Services Program, in coordination with other project functional groups and ESH personnel, per Bechtel and contract requirements.  
• Prepares and maintains the project Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.  
• Assures that a notification system for incidents and emergency response is established, and that timely notifications are properly issued and documented.  
• Participates in ESH risk assessment considering onsite risks, as well as offsite risks to the local community, associated with Bechtel activities and those of its subcontractors.  
• Helps select, develop, and manage the project's Emergency Response Team with the skills to respond to environmental, safety, or health emergencies and incidents.  
• Provides and facilitates training for employees and subcontractors regarding applicable aspects of incident prevention and emergency preparedness and response.  
• Assures inspections and monitoring of emergency response equipment and resources to maintain operational readiness.  
• Assures the development and maintenance of appropriate fire and rescue plans and procedures.  
• Coordinates emergency drills and exercises, and formally documents their outcome and opportunities for improvement.  
• Helps coordinate emergency response and centralized incident command and communication in concert with Senior Management, per the project's Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Plan and contract and Bechtel requirements.  
• Establishes and maintains a relationship with municipal emergency services and first responders, inclusive of coordination meetings, to assure mutual understanding of site access, communication protocols, and project activities and associated risks.  
• Supports project medical staff and their liaising with onsite and offsite medical facilities.
• Provides supervision and guidance to project Emergency Services personnel, and coordinates with the customer's emergency personnel and those of their other contractors.  
• Participates in incident investigations and helps prepare or review incident reports, per corporate and project requirements and circumstances.  
• Participates in construction planning, meetings, and daily field reviews as appropriate for awareness and risk management.  
• Participates in execution of the ESH program and supports all ESH team members, inclusive of the three ESH disciplines and their associated tasks.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to occupational safety or health and 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• Valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Instructional level experience in: Fire Fighting; High Angle Rope Rescue; Confined Space Rescue; Hazardous Materials Response; Incident Command Emergency Medical Response.
• Demonstrated experience in the successful leadership of an emergency response capability.  
• Thorough knowledge of technical rescue, emergency response strategies, and incident management.  
• Experience with Fire Protection and Emergency Response equipment. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System and National Incident Management System Courses 100, 200, 700, and 800.  
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulatory standards and NFPA Standards and Guidelines.  
• Experience preparing and implementing Emergency Response plans.  
• Ability to research and comprehend organizational and regulatory requirements.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  
• Computer skills for preparing presentations, data management, and report preparation.  
• Adaptable and able to work outdoors in a field environment under various weather conditions. 
• Ability to support multiple work shifts, as needed, and a wide range of tasks. 

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