QHSE Engineer

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Location: France – Nuclear Power Plant Sites / Westinghouse Facilities

Contract Type: Project-based, full-time

Travel: Frequent

Department: Quality, HSE & Radiation Protection

About the Role

Westinghouse is seeking a QHSE‑RP Engineer to support nuclear field operations across EDF sites and Westinghouse facilities. You will play a key role in ensuring first‑time quality, enforcing world‑class HSE standards, and guaranteeing compliance with radiation protection (RP) requirements during maintenance, inspection, and modification projects. You will act as an independent, on‑site authority for Quality, Health & Safety, and Radioprotection topics, with the mandate to stop work if unsafe or non‑compliant conditions are identified. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in high‑stakes environments, enjoys field presence, and wants to contribute directly to operational excellence and nuclear safety.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance

• Verify that project documentation, LDA, DSI, organizational charts, and personnel qualifications are accurate and up to date.
• Perform verifications and hold points on site in accordance with project inspection plans.
• Review and assess RFI and SRCI packages.
• Record observations, support lessons learned, and track non‑conformities (FC/FNC) through closure.
• Support the project team in root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Contribute to final quality reviews and project documentation.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure compliance with Westinghouse’s HSE management system and applicable site regulations.
• Conduct regular field safety supervision and coach work crews to reinforce safe behaviors.
• Review and update risk assessments, PPSPS, and HSE controls.
• Manage safety events: reporting, evidence gathering, immediate actions, and CAP initiation.
• Liaise with EDF for PDP, PGCSPS and all required HSE documentation.
• Support and/or deliver site HSE onboarding when required.
• Lead HSE toolbox talks and ensure correct deployment of signage, barricading and safety equipment.

Radiation Protection (RP)

• Act as the RP representative by delegation of the Westinghouse Radiation Protection Advisor.
• Prepare dosimetric forecasts (EDP), RTR and PREVAIR inputs for EDF projects.
• Verify compliance with radiological controls, contamination levels (C2, C3), and protective equipment.
• Track individual dose records, collective doses, trends, deviations, and contamination cases.
• Participate in ALARA committees and ensure ALARA principles are applied.
• Manage dosimeter issuance, retrieval, emergency processing and reporting in case of radiological events.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Participate in weekly project meetings and technical reviews.
• Contribute to project kickoff, pre‑job briefings, and end‑of‑work debriefings.
• Support QHSE continuous improvement initiatives, training, and cross‑entity working groups.
• Act as QHSE‑RP focal point for project teams, subcontractors, and EDF representatives.

Deliverables

• Weekly QHSE‑RP status reports
• Daily field observation entriesSafety or RP event reports (CES, KZC, CAP, etc.)
• Quality inspection records (RFI, verifications, supervision logs)
• End‑of‑project QHSE‑RP report including lessons learned

Qualifications & Skills

• Engineering degree (Master’s level) or equivalent experience in Quality, HSE, or Radioprotection.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear site regulations, EDF requirements (e.g., NTAQ 85/114), and QHSE‑RP standards.
• Certifications (preferred):
• Radiation Protection (PCR level 2 / RP2‑RP1)
• SCN1/SCN2, CSQ, HN3, M0‑H0B0
• SST, fire extinguisher handling, PPE training
• RCC‑M knowledge appreciated
• Experience in inspection, maintenance or fabrication in regulated environments.
• Strong field presence, autonomy and decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent reporting, communication and coaching skills.
• Fluency in English and French.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Benefits for employees in France

• Attractive remuneration
• Peer‑to‑peer recognition program.
• Lunch vouchers
• Transportation allowance
• Work‑from‑home allowance
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team‑building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

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