Construction and Contractor Safety Specialist

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) seeks a skilled safety professional to join the Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) Directorate within the Worker Safety and Environment (WSE) Division, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Group as a Construction and Contractor Safety Specialist. This position supports the Construction and Contractor Safety program by implementing established safety requirements across low, moderate, high-risk, and construction work activities, both onsite and offsite. The position operates with limited direction, applying technical knowledge and judgment to support safe work execution. The role partners with the Construction and Contractor Safety Manager and key stakeholders to apply established safety requirements, support field execution, and provide feedback to strengthen program effectiveness.

Requirements

Familiarity with 10 CFR 851 and OSHA 1926 Construction Standards & OSHA 1910 General Industry, and other applicable safety requirements
Ability to review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and identify hazards and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with frontline workers and contractors
Experience conducting pre- and post-project walkdowns, safety audits, and field inspections
Ability to apply judgment within established policies, procedures, and program requirements
Basic understanding of interfaces among national laboratories, federal government, private sector, and academic institutions
Experience with data tracking and analysis tools such as Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI or Cority is a plus

Nice To Haves

Background in construction or research environments.
OSHA authorized construction instructor credential.
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification (desirable).

Responsibilities

Act as the ESH Point of Contact (POC) for assigned projects, collaborating with the Construction and Contractor Safety Manager and other key stakeholders
Conduct technical safety reviews of work activities, including contracts, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), permits, and contractor safety plans, with emphasis on fall protection, steel erection, confined space, excavation, and hoisting operations
Perform routine & document field inspections, job site walkdowns, and safety audits to verify compliance with DOE, OSHA, and ANL requirements
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to address complex or specialized hazards
Assist Project Specialists & Managers in monitoring contractor safety performance and resolving identified issues
Attend pre-job planning & weekly coordination meetings and support integration of safety requirements into work planning and execution
Support the review and coordination of safe work permits, including open flame, excavation, blind penetration and energized work activities
Deliver contractor safety training and review subcontractor safety plans for alignment with established requirements
Participate in incident investigations and support development and follow-up of corrective actions
Apply hazard recognition and professional judgment to recommend risk-appropriate controls within established program requirements
Represent ESH in project-level coordination and field engagement with contractors and stakeholders
Provide field feedback to Program Managers and SMEs to support continuous improvement of safety programs, procedures, and tools