Safety Engineer
Waynesboro, US
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, 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.
Opportunity Overview: Safety Engineer - Contract Role for Spring 2026 Outage - Waynesboro, GA
WECTEC Staffing Services is now hiring Safety Engineers to fulfill plant outage assignments in the Spring of 2026! This work will be done at Vogtle Nuclear Plant in Waynesboro, GA.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Lead the industrial safety oversight effort for the project.
- Lead the development and help implement comprehensive construction safety and health improvement processes (policies, procedures, processes) for the construction oversight organization at the project level.
- Provide safety and health guidance, direction and coaching to project and construction management and safety professionals.
- Establish and maintain an organization structure and staffing to provide cost-effective safety and health services to the project; manage the personal and professional development of environmental, safety & health professionals.
- Identify the needs, then lead the development and delivery of environmental, safety and health education/training programs and other services at the project level.
- Monitor, evaluate, track and publicize the project's EHS performance; lead the safety continuous improvement efforts.
- Use industry and company environmental, safety and health knowledge, best practices and lessons learned at the project level.
Who You Are:
- High school graduate or the recognized equivalent required / Post high school degree (Bachelors or Associates) /certificate or equivalent in experience is preferred
- 3+ years experience in a similar position is required.
- Prior experience in the nuclear industry is required.
- Ability to travel and maintain "Unescorted Access" status
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $63.00/hour to $67.00/hour)).
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com
You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com
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Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg
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