BGZ operates a nationwide network for dry interim storage of radioactive materials—from spent fuel elements to decommissioning waste—across 19 German sites. The hiring mix is heavily weighted toward ops and security roles (55 of 99 open positions), reflecting the core operational and compliance demands of the business. Active projects span SAP HR system rollouts, approval-process automation, and organizational restructuring, indicating investment in scaling administrative infrastructure to support a workforce of 600+ technicians and specialists.
Notable leadership hires: Head of Maintenance
BGZ is Germany's expert operator for interim storage of radioactive waste, holding materials ranging from low-level to high-level waste pending permanent repository placement. The company operates 19 storage and administrative facilities across Germany, with headquarters in Essen and an administrative office in Berlin. Its mission centers on safe containment and regulatory compliance—managing spent fuel elements, operational waste, and decommissioning materials from nuclear power plants. The workforce of over 600 employees includes technicians, engineers, security specialists, and administrative staff distributed across storage sites and central functions. Founded in 2017, BGZ operates as a public company.
BGZ operates interim storage facilities for radioactive waste in Germany, holding spent fuel elements and decommissioning materials at 19 sites nationwide until permanent repositories become available.
BGZ is headquartered in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, with an administrative office in Berlin. The company employs over 600 people across 19 storage and administrative locations.
BGZ's primary systems include SAP S/4HANA (ERP and HR), Siemens S7 industrial controls, VMware vSphere virtualization, Microsoft Office suite, SQL Server, and standard IT infrastructure (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP). Recent projects involve SAP SuccessFactors HR implementation and CMDB maintenance.
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