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An Emergency Preparedness Trainer is responsible for developing and delivering training programs that teach individuals and organizations how to effectively respond to emergencies and disasters. They create educational materials, conduct drills, and lead workshops on topics such as evacuation procedures, first aid, crisis communication, and disaster response. Their goal is to ensure that people are well-prepared to act quickly and safely in the event of various emergencies, including natural disasters, fires, and hazardous material incidents.

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Emergency Preparedness Manager

Hopkins, SC • On-site

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
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$112K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
About the role:
The Emergency Preparedness Manager leads the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) Emergency Preparedness Program, ensuring compliance with NRC License SNM-1107, site emergency plan commitments, and regulatory requirements. You will maintain an inspection-ready program that supports emergency prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery while protecting employees, the public, the environment, facility assets, and business continuity.
You will provide leadership for emergency response readiness, regulatory compliance, drills and exercises, corrective actions, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external response agencies.
You will report to the Director of EHS and be located at Columbia, SC. You will support this role 100% onsite.
Key Responsibilities:
Emergency Preparedness Program Leadership
  • Own and manage the site Emergency Preparedness Program, including governance, strategy, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain the Site Emergency Plan and implementing procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements and site commitments.
  • Assess program effectiveness, identify gaps, prioritize corrective actions, and escalate risks.
  • Develop performance metrics, audits, and management reporting.
  • Provide emergency response leadership and support during drills, exercises, inspections, and actual events.

Emergency Response Readiness
  • Staff, train, qualify, and ready the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) to respond.
  • Oversee emergency response facilities, communications, equipment, and resources.
  • Support Emergency Operations Center readiness and response coordination.
  • Evaluate emergency response performance and implement corrective actions to strengthen readiness.

Training, Drills, and Exercises
  • Develop and deliver emergency preparedness training programs.
  • Plan and conduct drills, tabletop exercises, and full-scale exercises.
  • Document lessons learned, performance trends, and corrective actions.
  • Maintain training and qualification records.

Regulatory Compliance
  • Be the site subject matter expert for emergency preparedness requirements and commitments.
  • Lead interactions with regulatory agencies during inspections and audits.
  • Prepare regulatory reports, responses, and program documentation.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and implement program updates.

Emergency Planning and Risk Management
  • Maintain emergency classification, notification, and response procedures.
  • Coordinate with local fire, EMS, law enforcement, hospitals, and government agencies.
  • Support hazard assessments, emergency planning analyses, and business continuity efforts.
  • Lead corrective actions resulting from drills, inspections, audits, and events.
  • Identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness, compliance, and response capability.

Collaboration and Leadership
  • Provide leadership and development for emergency preparedness personnel.
  • Partner with Operations, Security, Radiation Safety, Environmental, Licensing, and Compliance teams.
  • Support site performance improvement initiatives, assessments, and special projects.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, Emergency Management, Fire Science, Environmental Science, Nuclear Technology, or a related technical field. Industry experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
  • 10+ years of experience in emergency preparedness, emergency response, EHS, operations, military emergency management, fire service leadership, or nuclear operations.
  • 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge of emergency management principles, incident command systems, and emergency response planning.

Preferred
  • Experience supporting NRC-regulated facilities, nuclear operations, DOE sites, chemical processing facilities, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Experience leading regulatory inspections, emergency drills, exercises, and multidisciplinary response teams.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Fire Officer, or equivalent.
  • ICS/NIMS training and qualifications.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $112,400 to $140,500 per year.
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Why Westinghouse?
Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:
  • Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
  • Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
  • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
  • Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
  • Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
  • Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
  • Safety and Quality
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Customer Focus and Innovation
  • Speed and Passion to Win
  • Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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