Subject Matter Expert I (Electrical Safety Officer)

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 Electrical Safety Officer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Los Alamos, NM.

 

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.

 

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Electrical Safety Officer at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is responsible for overseeing the Electrical Safety Program, providing expertise in electrical safety, and serving as the primary contact for electrical safety-related concerns. This role involves providing electrical safety support to construction projects, working directly with project managers, craft, work planners, and field professionals to ensure effective implementation of electrical safe work practices, conducting incident investigations, leading safety assessments, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with safety standards. The position requires advanced knowledge in electrical engineering and safety protocols, and candidates must have excellent communication, collaboration, leadership, and technical problem-solving skills.

 

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary contact on electrical safety and administer the LANL Electrical Safety Program;
• Act as a resource for LANL employees and managers regarding electrical safety concerns;
• Conduct incident investigations and determine root causes, developing corrective actions as necessary;
• Perform workplace condition inspections to identify electrical hazards in various environments;
• Lead reviews of Integrated Work Documents (IWD) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures;
• Contribute to the development of codes, standards, and specifications for electrical equipment safety;
• Provide advanced support to engineers/scientists in solving complex technical problems;
• Participate in the evaluation of controlled items and services for compliance with electrical safety requirements;
• Perform calculations to determine electrical severity scores for incidents; and
• Develop written electrical safety policies, procedures, and design standards.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.  (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant field experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. 
• Advanced knowledge of electrical safety standards including NFPA, IEEE, and OSHA, particularly NFPA 70E.
• Experience with electrical engineering/technology in various applications such as low voltage AC and DC systems.
• Significant experience with personal computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated expert communication and organizational skills for presenting complex technical information.
• Ability to pass Radiological Worker II training.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. 
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance. 
• Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing required.

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law. 

 

LOCATION DETAILS:

• Los Alamos, NM
• Shift Work Required
• Per Diem Eligible