Electrical Safety Officer - SME

Senior Electrical Safety Officer (Subject Matter Expert 1 or 2)

Client: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)

Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

Work Schedule: Full-time

SME 2 Pay: $93/hr - $100/hr

SME 1 Pay: $82/hr - $88/hr

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Candidates must meet all the following criteria to be considered

• U.S. Citizenship is required for DOE Q-level clearance eligibility.
• Minimum education/experience: BS degree and 7 years of field experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of NFPA 70E, and strong familiarity with NFPA, IEEE, and OSHA electrical safety standards.

Applications lacking any of the above qualifications will not be considered.

Description:

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop written electrical safety policies, procedures, and design standards.

Requirements

• BS and 2 years of field experience (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience).
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q level security clearance.
• 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.