Job Description

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Schedule: Full-Time

Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world.

The EH&S Specialist will support Standard Nuclear’s environmental, health, safety, and radiological protection programs by providing hands-on monitoring, compliance support, and operational oversight across manufacturing and laboratory environments. This role plays a key part in maintaining safe work conditions, supporting radiological controls, and ensuring compliance with site procedures.

A significant portion of this role involves working in and around radiological areas, supporting contamination controls, monitoring activities, and personnel safety. Prior radiological experience is required. This position is well-suited for a safety-focused professional with experience in industrial, manufacturing, or regulated environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Radiological & Area Safety Support

• Support radiological control activities including area monitoring, contamination surveys, and access controls.

• Assist with implementation of radiological work permits and site-specific safety requirements.

• Monitor work activities in radiological areas to ensure compliance with procedures and controls.

• Support personnel monitoring and contamination control practices.

• Report abnormal conditions, incidents, or safety concerns immediately to EH&S leadership.

EH&S Program Support

• Assist with day-to-day execution of environmental, health, and safety programs.

• Support inspections, audits, and routine safety walkthroughs.

• Help maintain EH&S documentation, logs, and records.

• Support incident investigations and corrective action tracking.

Operational & Field Support

• Provide on-the-floor safety presence to support manufacturing, maintenance, and technical teams.

• Assist with hazard identification, job safety analyses, and work planning activities.

• Ensure PPE requirements and safety controls are understood and followed.

Training & Compliance

• Assist with delivery and tracking of EH&S and radiological training.

• Support onboarding of new employees with safety orientation and site requirements.

• Reinforce a strong safety culture through consistent communication and engagement.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in EH&S, industrial safety, manufacturing operations, or a regulated technical environment.

• Willingness to work in radiological areas following training and procedural controls.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with operations and technical staff.

• Comfort working on the production floor and in active work environments.

• Technical, trade, military, or equivalent hands-on background preferred.
• Prior radiological, nuclear, or hazardous materials experience is required

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Disability and Life Insurance

• 401K Plan

• Paid Time Off, Holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role is based on-site in Oak Ridge, TN and involves regular work in manufacturing, laboratory, and radiological areas. The position requires adherence to EH&S and radiological protection procedures and frequent interaction with operational teams. Physical activity, use of monitoring equipment, and presence in controlled areas are expected. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals.

Standard Nuclear embraces equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.