Division Electrical Safety Officer
Berkeley Lab
- California
- $114,252-192,804 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee and supervise Qualified Electrical Workers (QEWs) to ensure adherence to electrical safe work practices.
- Provide guidance and support to QEWs and subcontractors as necessary.
- Evaluate processes and procedures for planning and controlling high voltage and medium voltage electrical work.
- Ensure compliance with Berkeley Lab requirements and consult with the Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as needed.
- Review and approve Electrical Safe Work Practices to verify compliance with Berkeley Lab standards.
- Consult with AHJ for interpretation requirements as necessary.
- Provide in-house training for QEWs and subcontractors on electrical safety practices.
- Review and approve Work Planning and Control (WPC) activities for QEW craft workers.
- Conduct self-assessments in Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) areas.
- Observe electrical work and LOTO procedures to identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop awareness campaigns and assist with subcontractor LOTO permitting process.
- Develop and assist with LOTO permits and complex LOTO procedures using institutional databases.
- Lead efforts to resolve complex LOTO safety issues and ensure compliance with procedures.
- Assist in the investigation of LOTO or electrical accidents or near miss events using standard laboratory procedures.
- Serve as a resource for employees, managers, and Facilities Division Safety Coordinator on electrical safety matters.
- Coordinate with EHS Electrical Safety Group to resolve workplace conditions.
- Conduct workplace inspections to identify and mitigate electrical hazards.
- Provide Electrical Safety expertise during outages and other high-risk activities involving electrical hazards.
- Advise management on electrical safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including purchasing, issuing, and maintaining PPE.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Facilities Division staff, EHS staff, Safety Coordinators, workers, and line management.
- Ensure that day-to-day work, operations, and activities are conducted safely and in accordance with PUB-3000, Chapter 1.
- Monitor adherence to established work authorizations and safety protocols.
- Generate accurate written reports according to applicable standards.
- Enter relevant information into appropriate databases for documentation and tracking purposes.
- Deliver timely activity/project status reports to stakeholders.
- Address customer issues and communicate performance measures, indicators, and technical program updates.
- Maintain familiarity with other program areas within the team.
- Provide support to these program areas as needed, contributing to overall team effectiveness.
- Assist in the completion and submission of DOE-required Performance Indicators.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting to meet regulatory requirements.
- Stay abreast of current Berkeley Lab Health and Safety Policies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures in daily activities.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with 7-10 years of electrical work experience OR Master of Science (M.S.) with 5-7 years of experience OR Ph.D. with 3-5 years of experience.
- Proficiency in electrical construction and electrical plant maintenance.
- High level of working proficiency in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and NFPA 70E safe work practices.
- Experience with High Voltage (12kV) system operation and maintenance.
- Working knowledge of applying OSHA, DOE, NFPA, and IEEE electrical safety requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, maintain, and monitor safety programs and initiatives.
- Experience in developing and executing training, writing procedures, conducting audits, and performing safety inspections.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders, including Facilities management/staff, EHS management/staff, project managers/superintendents, and subcontractors.
- Proficiency with standard business software, including word processing, presentation software, and spreadsheets, to facilitate communication and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work under consultative direction and exercise sound independent judgment on issues critical to the success of the Laboratory.
- Ability to provide technical leadership and consultation to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Expertise and proven ability to apply safety principles, theories, and concepts to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
- Proficiency in developing mechanisms for measuring the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
- Ability to work under short-term deadlines and constrained budgets, while managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with 9-12 years of electrical work experience OR Master of Science (M.S.) with 6-8 years of experience OR Ph.D. with 4-6 years of experience.
- Experience as a journeyman electrician.
- Experience working in a DOE environment and construction projects.
- NFPA 70E certification as Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP).
- Professional certification (CSP), registration, or equivalent.
- This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
- The Division Electrical Safety Officer (Level 3) is expected to pay $128,520.00 to $157,080.00 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $114,252.00 to $192,804.00 for the H50.3 Occupational Safety Spec. 3 position. Salary for this position will commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, while also aligned with the internal peer leadership group.
- The Division Electrical Safety Officer (Level 4) is expected to pay $151,320.00 to $184,956.00 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $134,496.00 to $226,944.00 for the H50.4 Occupational Safety Spec. 4 position. Salary for this position will commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, while also aligned with the internal peer leadership group.
- This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
- Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.