Safety Specialist I

Job Summary:

At Centrus Energy, safety isn’t just a box we check—it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a Safety Specialist, you’ll be the everyday champion of safe practices, ensuring our people, contractors, and facilities operate in compliance with industrial safety standards. Whether you’re training teams, reviewing job hazards, or stepping in with “stop work” authority when needed, you’ll be the trusted guide who helps us keep safety first, always.

What you will Do:

In this role, you’ll partner with plant personnel and contractors to spot, evaluate, and control workplace hazards. You’ll lead safety trainings, guide pre-job briefs, and review work procedures to make sure industrial safety requirements are baked into everything we do. From job hazard analyses and accident investigations to injury reporting and compliance checks, you’ll be hands-on in shaping a culture of safety. With full authority to hit pause when risks arise, you’ll be both protector and problem-solver—helping us maintain a safe, healthy, and efficient work environment.

We’d Love to Hear from People With:

• An associate degree in Industrial/Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• 4+ years of safety experience

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a “Q” Clearance

A Successful Candidate Brings:

• A B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health (or related field) with 6+ years of experience

• Background in Industrial Hygiene discipline

• A proactive approach to identifying risks and creating practical, people-first solutions

• Strong communication skills to train, influence, and inspire teams to live safety every day

• Currently holding an active Q-level security clearance

Pay:

Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $54,299-90,499*. This position is Incentive eligible. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. While the posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position, compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.

*Candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered for appointment at a higher grade with a corresponding compensation range.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre­-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer