Nuclear Transport Specialist

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.

Support the Manager of U.S. Transport Operations at the Columbia site to establish transportation policies and procedures and provide direction to transport and non-transport personnel to effectively execute the functions and activities of the department.  Plan, organize and control shipments of radioactive and non-radioactive, nuclear related products to and from various licensed consignees, including customer reactor sites and other Westinghouse locations. 

Your day to day:

• Direct and execute the physical movement of shipments and prepare all legally required documentation
• Implement transportation plans through analysis of conditions for delivery, regulatory requirements, alternative transportation options, and cost
• Create, manage and report appropriate metrics for U.S. Transport Operations.  Provide periodic reporting of shipments and deliveries, project milestones, and supplier performance
• Interface with Customers, Suppliers, Trade Compliance, Plant personnel and other individuals, both internal and external, as required
• Perform duties in compliance with federal, state, local and site-specific regulations and agreements.  Support audit preparation and compliance
• Write and revise procedures to ensure consistency with all safety, regulatory compliance and site work requirements

What you need to be successful in this role: 

• Bachelor’s degree - preferred B.S. Degree in Business, Transportation and Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent
• 5 years in a regulated, global transportation and logistics function - preferred 2+ years of experience shipping / transporting hazardous materials
• Advanced knowledge of transportation principles and solid understanding of U.S. Import/Export regulations. Strong analytical skills
• Subject matter expertise in Class 7 – Radioactive Materials Transportation preferred
• Preferred - CHMP – Certified Hazardous Materials Professional

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

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