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Location
Lynchburg, VA
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

BWXT Advanced Technologies seeks an Environmental Safety & Health Professional for its Lynchburg office. The role evaluates facility equipment and modifications, conducts compliance audits and inspections, and applies risk assessment and Process Hazard Analysis methods. The professional supports EHS programs, regulatory compliance, industrial hygiene activities, and corrective actions while collaborating across facility departments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EHS Program Administration, requiredRisk Assessment, nice to haveProcess Hazard Analysis, nice to haveEvent Tree Analysis, nice to haveFailure Modes and Effects Analysis, nice to haveWhat-if Assessments, nice to haveOSHA Regulations, requiredWritten Communication, requiredOral Communication, requiredInterpersonal Communication, requiredConflict Resolution, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredTeamwork, requiredProblem Solving, requiredNegotiation, requiredFacilitation, requiredDecision Making, requiredRegulatory Compliance, requiredReading Schematics, requiredReading Flow Diagrams, requiredTask Prioritization, requiredIndustrial Hygiene Sampling, nice to haveAdditive Manufacturing, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Science or Engineering, required2+ Years Industrial Experience, requiredU.S. Citizenship, requiredDOE or DOD Security Clearance Eligibility, requiredCIH, CSP, CHMM or Similar Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and 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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwx-technologies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true) , X (https://twitter.com/BWXT) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BWXTech) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bwxtechnologies/) .

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

Position Overview:

BWXT Advanced Technologies (AT) is seeking an Environmental Safety & Health Professional to perform technical evaluations associated with new facility equipment and modifications, conduct routing compliance audits, inspections, and assessments of exiting plant conditions. These technical evaluations will include risk assessments and Process Hazard Analysis methodologies such as Event Tree Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, or What-If assessments.

Location:

This position is based on-site in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office.

Your Day to Day as an Environmental Safety & Health Professional:

  • Assist with development, implementation, administration, and maintenance of EHS programs.

  • Issue stop work orders for unsafe conditions and actions without fear of reprisal.

  • Evaluate facility modifications to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

  • Conduct studies and surveys on general plant safety and facility needs as required by OSHA regulations and keeping with established safety work practices.

  • Perform written reports, technical documents and compliance reviews, and initiate appropriate corrective actions and improvement suggestions to mitigate and abate regulatory deficiencies.

  • Collaborate across facility departments to ensure equipment and processes are being maintained and hazardous conditions are corrected.

  • Facilitate compliance programs to ensure all Federal and State Safety and Health Regulations are maintained.

  • Participate in facility drills and emergency events.

  • Prepare and issues written and verbal reports to management summarizing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.

  • Perform Industrial Hygiene Sampling and other IH actions.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field is required.

  • Must possess at least two (2) years of related work experience in an industrial setting.

  • Must possess working knowledge of OSHA 29CFR1910 General Industry Regulations and Standards.

  • Must be able to demonstrate superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and successfully resolve conflict.

  • Must be highly motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail, and demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision.

  • Must be able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with proven success as a problem solver, negotiator, facilitator, and decision maker is required.

  • Must have demonstrable knowledge of regulatory compliance and understand the importance of maintaining accurate documentation.

  • Must be able to read and understand schematics and flow diagrams.

  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks, with a high degree of accuracy, in a rapidly changing environment is required.

  • Must be able to maintain confidential/personal information and materials.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional safety-related certifications (i.e., CIH, CSP, CHMM, etc.) are a plus.

  • Previous experience working with Additive Manufacturing is a plus.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.

  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.

  • Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.

  • An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.

  • The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.

Pay: $[[cust_salaryMin]] - $[[cust_salaryMax]]

The base salary range for this position in [[stateProvince]] at the start of employment is expected to be between $[[cust_salaryMin]] and $[[cust_salaryMax]] 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.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT 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, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

How this job compares

Set against the 1,153 open Environmental Health and Safety jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Virginia median$106–140K/yr22 salary ranges
  • US median$26–31/hr164 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 26 open Environmental Health and Safety jobs in Virginia and 1,153 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Environmental Health and Safety postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 882 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 364 of the 1,153 open Environmental Health and Safety jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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