Field Safety Representative

Classification Title: Safety Specialist II

• IV Grade: 23 - 25 (depending on experience) Requisition No.: 2804 Number of Positions: 1 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Organization: ORNL End State Delivery Department: Safety, Security, Health, & QA Project Assignment: Safety & Health Posting Date : 10/8/2026 Closing Date: 10/15/2026 Duties: Assist in the effective implementation and administration of UCOR’s Safety Program both functionally and in-the field, providing oversight and technical support in the practical application of UCOR’s Safety performance documentation (policies, program descriptions, procedures, work instructions, etc.). Confer with supervisors on safety-related matters requiring conformance with UCOR’s contractual and regulatory requirements, objectives, and expectations. Advocate a strong, positive safety culture based on open communication, trust, and respect. Maintain a disciplined approach to challenging situations, seeking guidance and direction as needed. Share expertise with project and functional teams, providing guidance and assistance in implementing the unified strategy and principles of ISMS and UCOR’s robust safety culture. Conduct, as assigned, and document incident investigations, injury/illness investigations, management and self-assessments, and project safety surveillances in a timely and professional manner. Prepare safety reports applicable to assigned safety subject matter area as required. Serve as a qualified instructor in safety training area(s) as requested by management. Attend meetings to communicate Safety program issues within area of expertise. May be assigned administrative responsibility for safety-related data system(s), spreadsheet(s) or other data base application tracking systems. Develop corrective action plans and serve as an analyst for safety-related corrective actions as required. Develop safety-related materials for company-wide dissemination and communication upon request in a variety of formats (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.). Other assignments as deemed appropriate by immediate supervisor or UCOR S&H Manager. Authorities: Assist immediate supervision and/or the UCOR S&H Manager in accomplishment of program objectives within established baselines and schedules, as assigned. Plan and conduct safety-related training as requested by management in areas of safety related to policy, procedures, inspections, regulatory compliance, and investigations, as required. May represent UCOR Safety on technical and professional committees as assigned. Evaluate and implement, where appropriate, potential work efficiencies and cost savings initiatives for safety related work activities. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or Technical Expert (TE) in a safety-related Subject Matter Area, while maintaining qualifications current and taking advantage of UCOR’s continuous learning opportunities. Job-Related Qualifications Required: Grade 23: Education: Bachelor of Science in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or other related degree required, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience Experience: 2+ years of experience required. Relevant professional certification(s) preferred (i.e. ASP, GSP, OHST and/or CHST). Level Specific Responsibilities: Under general supervision, will administer one or more functions of the safety and health program on the company or project level. Performs technical work in a wide range of safety and health applications to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements. Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures. Creates, evaluates, educates, and administers the safety program to all levels of employees. Surveys, evaluates, investigates, and gathers information and data as may be directed. Grade 24: Education: Bachelor of Science in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or other related degree required, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience Experience: 4+ years of experience. Relevant professional certification(s) preferred (i.e. ASP, GSP, CIH, CSP, CHP, OHST, and/or CHST), or must have the ability to obtain professional certification. Level Specific Responsibilities: Under moderate supervision, will direct or administer a specific function of the safety, health, and environmental program on the company or project level. Responsible for moderately complex technical work in a wide range safety and health disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements. Creates, evaluates, educates, and administers the safety program to all levels of employees. Surveys, evaluates, investigates, and gathers information and data as may be directed. Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. May provide technical guidance to the activities of subordinates. May administer an ES&H program on a small-to-medium-sized project Grade 25: Education: Bachelor of Science in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or other related degree required, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience Experience : 7+ years of experience. Relevant professional certification(s) preferred (i.e. ASP, GSP, CIH, CSP, CHP, OHST, and/or CHST), or must have the ability to obtain professional certification. Level Specific Responsibilities : Under limited supervision, will direct or administer one or more functions of the safety, health, and environmental program on the company or project level. Responsible for complex technical work in a wide range safety and health disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements. Creates, evaluates, educates, and administers the safety program to all levels of employees. Surveys, evaluates, investigates, and gathers information and data as may be directed. Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. May provide technical guidance and leadership to the activities of subordinates. May administer an ES&H program on a medium-large-sized project . Relocation: ☐ YES ☒ NO UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles. NOTE 1: Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991. NOTE 2: Only web applications will be considered. TO APPLY: External Applicants (i.e. non-employees): go to the UCOR Employment external web site: https://ucor.com/employment to submit your cover letter and résumé for a job posting: For Internal Applicants , go to the UCOR internal web site: http://intranet.ettp.gov and click on “J” for Job Postings. For best results, you may need to use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome as your Internet browser. 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