Scott Nicholson

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ESH&Q Director  

Scott brings highly relevant ESH&Q experience from over 40 years with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the nuclear industry. He applies his detailed knowledge of DOE’s ESH&Q regulations to form initiatives that bring meaningful improvements to the sites served, improving safety and environmental awareness; reducing risk; and enhancing mission support. Scott also serves as the Co Vice-Chair for the EFCOG Safety Working Group. 

Since joining the DUF6 Project in 2018 as the ESH&Q Manager, his approach was proven effective at the project, where the site achieved 3.1M safe working hours, zero OSHA Recordable injuries in over 2-years, zero Environmental Notice of Violations, and earned the Kentucky Governor’s Safety and Health Award.

Scott’s key experience includes ESH&Q management, performance assurance, conduct of operations, integrated safety management, hazard analysis, work planning and control, quality assurance, radiation protection, radioactive/nuclear waste disposition, safeguards and security, and safety culture.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Hazardous Material Management from the University of Maryland System.