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QHSE Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·Orsay, FR·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Westinghouse seeks a QHSE-RP Engineer to support nuclear field operations across EDF sites in France. You will ensure first-time quality, enforce HSE standards, and guarantee radiation protection compliance during maintenance and modification projects. As an independent on-site authority, you have the mandate to stop work if unsafe conditions are identified.

Responsibilities

  • Verify project documentation (LDA, DSI, organizational charts) and personnel qualifications for accuracy and completeness
  • Perform verifications and hold points on site per project inspection plans; review RFI and SRCI packages; track non-conformities to closure
  • Support root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and final quality reviews; manage safety events (reporting, evidence gathering, CAP initiation)
  • Conduct field safety supervision, coach work crews, and lead HSE toolbox talks; review and update risk assessments (PPSPS) and HSE controls
  • Act as RP representative: prepare dosimetric forecasts (EDP, RTR, PREVAIR), verify radiological controls and contamination levels, track individual/collective doses
  • Participate in ALARA committees, manage dosimeter issuance/retrieval/emergency processing, and ensure ALARA principles are applied
  • Liaise with EDF on PDP, PGCSPS, and HSE documentation; deliver weekly QHSE-RP status reports and end-of-project lessons learned

Qualifications

Master's degree in engineering or equivalent experience in Quality, HSE, or Radiation Protection. Strong knowledge of nuclear site regulations, EDF requirements (NTAQ 85/114), and QHSE-RP standards. Experience in inspection, maintenance, or fabrication in regulated environments. Strong field presence, autonomy, and decision-making capabilities. Fluency in English and French.

Desired

Radiation Protection certifications (PCR level 2 / RP2-RP1). SCN1/SCN2, CSQ, HN3, M0-H0B0 SST, fire extinguisher handling, and PPE training certifications. RCC-M knowledge.

Location

France – Nuclear Power Plant sites and Westinghouse facilities. Project-based, full-time role with frequent travel and on-site field presence required.

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationOrsay, FR
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

RADIATION PROTECTIONALARARCC-MQHSEEDF COMPLIANCENRC/REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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