Access Authorization Processor

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.

The Access Authorization Processor is a position within Access Authorization segment of the Global Security Organization which contributes to the development and application of Access Authorization policies and procedures and works actively in processing backgrounds for individuals seeking unescorted access (UA) to U.S nuclear power plants.  Ensure compliance with the requirements of project procedures, applicable parts of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Department of Energy (DOE).  This position maintains the security and confidentiality of all Security Organization operations and information. This is a mobile position requiring 2 days working in our Madison, PA location.

Your Day to Day:

• Adhere to the established Access Authorization security policies and procedures in addition to any state or federal guidelines.
• Interface with employees and non-employees, foreign and domestic, to gather personal and confidential information regarding background investigations, psychological evaluation, drug/alcohol test results, and training records used to determine trustworthiness and reliability for access authorization.
• Create/review files for incoming or existing personnel and prepare appropriate documentation to request unescorted access for individuals working on Westinghouse sites or assignments.
• Initiate the necessary background investigations, requests, evaluations, updates and inquiries as required utilizing vendors, internal resources, customers, and other companies.
• Respond/complete employment verifications and process suitable inquiry documents in accordance with regulatory, customer and Westinghouse requirements; and maintains a verification log of inquiries.
• Review background check information and individual supplied information and other file information to identify inaccuracies and derogatory information. Inform appropriate personnel of anomalies and assist in the resolution and clarification of the discrepancies or anomalies.
• Review appropriate site criteria and identify the individual’s qualifications to determine the suitability of the individual for access authorization using manual or electronic systems.
• Maintain knowledge of the regulatory, customer and Westinghouse operating procedures and other guidance; and maintain strict confidentiality and security of all access authorization documentation and files
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor or management

Who You Are:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years’ experience in security, human resources, administration or related field
• Some college work or additional professional training preferred
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Ability to learn and utilize proprietary databases related to course of work

• Valid state drivers licenses
• Valid state security licensure where applicable
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment drug screening
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and regulatory required background investigations to include but not limited to: criminal, traffic, fingerprint records check, work references, and education history

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.

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