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Job description
Requisition Number: 34410
Company: Westinghouse Electric Co
Location: Hopkins, SC, US, 29061
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 escalating 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.
Benefits
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
Values
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 (
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Nearest Major Market: Columbia
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
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Worksite address
hopkins, SC, 29061, US
Who can apply
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