Electrical Code Inspector (ECI) Section Manager

Pantex•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

The Electrical Code Inspector (ECI) Section Manager oversees a team of qualified electrical professionals responsible for site-wide electrical safety and code compliance. The role serves as the Electrical Safety Contractor Authority Having Jurisdiction (ESCAHJ), advises leadership on electrical safety matters, and directs the electrical safety program in alignment with NFPA standards and site requirements. The manager supervises and develops inspectors, oversees personnel activities, acts as technical authority for system modifications, and directs the implementation of NFPA 70E requirements in manuals, work instructions, and procedures. The role also establishes strategic plans, maintains configuration control of electrical systems and facilities, coordinates maintenance and engineering support, and collaborates on system alignment, shutdown, and complex Lockout/Tagout plans. Special assignments may be given by the Infrastructure Senior Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience, or consideration without a bachelor’s degree based on a combination of at least 15 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.
Meet Department of Energy Order 426.2A requirements: a high school diploma and 3 years of nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative. These experience requirements may be satisfied after employment; until then, new personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.
May be required to enter Materials Access Areas and participate in the Human Reliability Program; if HRP is required, completion of a counterintelligence-scope polygraph is required.
Candidates accepting an offer must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation; medical requirements may apply.
Subject to random drug testing without advance notification.

Nice To Haves

Currently holds a Master or Journeyman Electrician license.
In-depth working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) and NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace).
Current International Code Council (ICC) or International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Electrical Code Inspector Certification.
Demonstrated experience in safe operation and maintenance of low- and high-voltage electrical distribution systems up to 115 kV, including switchgear, emergency generators, UPS systems, and transfer switches.
Practical experience with high-voltage switching operations.
Expert knowledge of Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout) standards under 29 CFR 1910.

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate electrical code inspectors, assigning work according to technical complexity.
Lead personnel activities, including hiring recommendations, performance evaluations, work scheduling, training, and disciplinary actions.
Serve as the Electrical Safety Contractor Authority Having Jurisdiction (ESCAHJ) and advise Infrastructure and Safety Directors on electrical safety matters.
Act as technical authority for system modifications by reviewing and approving work and maintenance packages affecting assigned systems.
Direct the flow-down of NFPA 70E requirements into the Electrical Safety Manual, Infrastructure Directorate Work Instructions, and operational procedures.
Establish and maintain short- and long-term strategic plans for electrical safety and code compliance programs.
Maintain configuration control over electrical systems and facilities, including operational diagrams, data sheets, and component labeling.
Identify and request corrective, preventive, and modification/betterment maintenance, and request engineering support to maintain facility operability and compliance.
Coordinate functional resources to address utility-related facility issues and ensure timely work execution.
Collaborate with Engineering to develop and validate system alignment procedures, shutdown requests, and complex Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) plans.
Execute special assignments and duties as directed by the Infrastructure Senior Director.