Company Profile:

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.

N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.

N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.

Position Location:

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com’s Best Small Towns in America. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos’ presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that’s a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

Position Summary

The Occupational Medicine Case Management Specialist reports to the N3B ES&H Programs Manager, within the N3B Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) organization. The primary duties of this position focus on implementation of the N3B Occupational Medicine program, in accordance with 10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program and implementing procedures.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Developing and maintaining Occupational Medicine processes, procedures and practices that are in compliance with Department of Energy’s (DOE) 10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program, as well as the Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program in accordance with DOE’s 10 CFR Part 850
• Establishing and maintaining an occupational health database system to effectively store and track all medical information pertaining to required employee physical exams and medical surveillances
• Maintaining, overseeing and submitting the Beryllium-Associated Worker Registry as required by DOE
• Supporting N3B operations and support organizations in meeting the requirements of the N3B Occupational Medicine Program
• Implementing an effective injury and illness case management program, including establishment of an incident management system to track all injuries and illnesses at N3B
• Supporting safety program initiatives, to include Integrated Safety Management, Behavior Based Safety, Human Performance Improvement, and other initiatives in support of a safety conscious work environment
• Interfacing with and supporting worker safety teams, to include the N3B Safety Action Team (SAT).
• Coordinating with Line Management to enroll employees into the applicable medical surveillance programs.
• Coordinating with the Occupational Medicine clinic staff to schedule applicable medical surveillances as well as drug screenings (pre-employment, post-incident, random).
• Coordinating with N3B Industrial Hygienists and work supervisors/managers to ensure exposure information is appropriately factored in, and fully integrated with the Occupational Medicine program
• Coordinating with Human Resources as necessary with respect to programs that interface with Occupational Medicine, to include Workers’ Compensation, fitness for duty, return to work requirements, etc.
• Developing training and briefing material for workers and supervisors regarding Occupational Medicine program requirements and implementation.
• Directly interface with our workers’ compensation carrier to ensure claims are filed and reviewed in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Demonstrated ability to contribute functional expertise to project planning, execution and management
• Experience developing and implementing a case management program
• Experience in injuries/illnesses case management
• Must be skilled in collaborating with and engaging workers for effective program development and implementation
• Manage, develop and maintain Occupational Medicine programs and policies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, to include presenting programmatic material to workers and managers
• Experience developing training and briefing material for workers and supervisors regarding the Occupational Medicine program requirements and implementation
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Mexico or able to obtain licensed.

Education and Experience Required:

Level 2: Bachelor of Science degree in environmental health, occupational health, biology, chemistry or related field and at least 3 years of experience in work relevant to the essential duties/responsibilities for this position. However, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.

Level 3 : Bachelor of Science degree in environmental health, occupational health, biology, chemistry or related field and at least 6 years of experience in work relevant to the essential duties/responsibilities for this position. However, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.

Education Equivalency: 2 years of relevant experience for 1 year of college.

Employee Referral Eligibility:

This position is eligible for N3B’s employee referral program.

Mission Critical: Yes ☒ No ☐

Benefits and Salary:

N3B offers all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, and more. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Business Associations:

Level 2 : Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects.

Level 3 : Represents organization as a prime contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Impact:

Level 2: Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.

Level 3: Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Normally assigned to perform work in an office environment. Only electrical hazards and other minor potential hazards normally found in an office environment are anticipated. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Office work environment.

Safety, Security, and Quality

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Occupational Medicine Case Management Specialist will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

Diversity & Inclusiveness

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.