Field ESH Coordinator IV

Overview

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Field ESH Coordinator IV to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Fermilab in Lead, SD.

 

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

 

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

 

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The LBNF/DUNE Field ESH Coordinator organizationally reports to the LBNF/DUNE Project ESH Deputy Manager but is responsible to coordinate very closely with the LBNF/DUNE Far Detector & Cryogenics (FDC) Project Manager and the FDC Installation Manager. The Field ESH Coordinator also works together with the systems engineering team and managers and engineers in the FDC subproject.  
• Under limited direction, this position has responsibility to support execution of the Fermilab ESH program for FDC at SURF. 
• Cooperatively monitor the project’s ESH policies and procedures for LBNF and DUNE subprojects to assure compliance with project, Fermilab, and SURF requirements and all applicable local, state and federal regulations, requirements and standards and all Department of Energy (DOE) orders.
• Initiate, perform and document daily jobsite inspections with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors and corrective actions, and lessons learned.  This necessitates the ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and facilitate the implementation of corrections/behaviors. 
• Assist ESH matters in project plans, including strategizing technical solutions and alternatives on ESH matters.
• Assist in the development of the LBNF/DUNE construction and detector installation work planning and control process including support in the development of the Build Plan and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) process with the Far Detector & Cryogenics team.
• Support ESH program audits, incident investigations, and monitors trend analysis in order to identify areas of concern and implement improvements. 
• Report ESH issues including incidents, injuries, and near miss incidents to the LBNF/DUNE Deputy ESH Manager. Support of compliance with accident/incident reporting and investigation requirements.
• Prepare reports for LBNF/DUNE Deputy ESH Manager based upon observations, interpretation of data, and current regulations. Routinely interacts with Fermilab, SURF, DOE, project staff, and stakeholders on ESH issues.
• Provide guidance and interpretations on ESH matters and issues relating to LBNF/DUNE construction and installation activities to the LBNF/DUNE Deputy ESH Manager and the Installation Managers.
• Participate as a member of the weekly ESH Stakeholders meeting.  
• Participate in the start of shift daily work planning meetings.
• Participate in the weekly FDC Planning Meetings. 
• Participate in weekly ESH facility walkthroughs which can include with Project, Fermilab, SURF, and DOE ESH oversight staff. 
• Abide by, and is responsible for, performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position and the work being performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in ESH and/or QA discipline or related field 

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 7 years of relevant experience. (required)
• Working knowledge of policies, regulations, specifications, and requirements governing health and safety, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Strong knowledge in formalized work planning and control processes including a task driven hazard analysis process.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience with the Incident tracking databases.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures. Good interpersonal, communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment. 
• Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends are expected).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills to enable effective interaction with project, Fermilab, and stakeholder personnel.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
• Ability to use MS Office and document management systems.
• Ability to work independently. 
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. (required)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS:

• Work 1 mile underground, with rotating two 10-hour shifts/day, 4 days per week and a weekend shift.
• The shift schedule is subject to change throughout various work phases.
• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from the Lead, SD project location.
• This role is eligible for relocation assistance or referral bonus.

Please note that federal contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace. Regardless of state laws permitting medical or recreational marijuana use, employees working under federal contracts may be subject to federal requirements that prohibit marijuana use.