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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

$100K - $126K/yr

Champion a strong nuclear safety culture within ICS by cascading corporate safety messaging and promoting a "Zero Harm" mindset across all levels of the organization. Qualifications: * Bachelor ...

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

$112K - $140K/yr

The goal is to drive consistent compliance, a strong nuclear safety culture, and continuous improvement across ICS. You will report to the Sr. Director of ICS QEHSO and will be based out of our ...

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

The goal is to drive consistent compliance, a strong nuclear safety culture, and continuous improvement across ICS. You will report to the Sr. Director of ICS QEHSO and will be based out of our ...

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Ontario, OR · On-site

Ensure image quality and safety in accordance with department protocols. * Practice sterile and ... Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program or Associate in Applied Science ...

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Infographic showing various Nuclear Safety job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,148 per year, or $54.9 per hour.

ICS Safety Lead

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

Hybrid

$100K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee and govern ICS's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program, ensuring understanding of Westinghouse corporate EHS standards and full compliance with all applicable safety regulations across ICS operations.

  • Ensure effective deployment and execution of safety processes and controls across ICS's engineering offices, manufacturing operations, field project sites, and vendor facilities, verifying that all activities are performed safely and in accordance with required EHS protocols.

  • Develop and deliver comprehensive safety training programs across the ICS workforce, spanning manufacturing, vendor, engineering, project, and office-based activities.

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:

As an ICS (Instrument and Control Systems) Lead you will be responsible for responsible for managing and governing the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program for Westinghouse's Instrumentation & Control Systems (ICS) organization. You will ensure ICS safety processes and controls align with Westinghouse's corporate EHS standards and all applicable regulatory requirements. You will provide governance oversight and direct support across ICS's engineering, manufacturing, field project, and vendor operations. You will provide safety expertise, capability development, and people leadership for a small team of EHS professionals, while ICS line management retains direct accountability for daily safety execution and performance.

You will report to the Sr Director of ICS/QEHSO. You will be hybrid working out of a US Westinghouse facility.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and govern ICS's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program, ensuring understanding of Westinghouse corporate EHS standards and full compliance with all applicable safety regulations across ICS operations.
  • Ensure effective deployment and execution of safety processes and controls across ICS's engineering offices, manufacturing operations, field project sites, and vendor facilities, verifying that all activities are performed safely and in accordance with required EHS protocols.
  • Develop and deliver comprehensive safety training programs across the ICS workforce, spanning manufacturing, vendor, engineering, project, and officebased activities.
  • Lead investigations of safety incidents, near-misses, and workplace hazards within ICS, performing cause analyses and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Establish ICS safety performance metrics and leading indicators, analyzing trends from safety observations and reports to identify systemic issues.
  • Champion a strong nuclear safety culture within ICS by cascading corporate safety messaging and promoting a "Zero Harm" mindset across all levels of the organization.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, project management, or a related discipline.
  • At least twelve years' experience in safety, though advanced degrees will count towards relevant experience
    • Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
  • Previous experience creating and teaching safety policies and procedures
  • Professional EHS certifications, such as BCSP accreditations (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or related credentials), are desirable but not mandatory

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 $100,800 to $126,000 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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