About The Position
The Electrical Safety Officer at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) oversees the Electrical Safety Program, provides electrical safety expertise, and serves as the primary contact for electrical safety-related concerns. The position supports construction projects and works directly with project managers, craft workers, work planners, and field professionals to implement electrical safe work practices. It also involves incident investigations, safety assessments, and collaboration across teams to ensure compliance with safety standards. The role requires advanced knowledge of electrical engineering and safety protocols, along with strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and technical problem-solving skills. The position is offered for an initial one-year duration, with two one-year renewal options. Two positions are available. U.S. citizenship is required. Work schedules may be one of four shifts: Monday–Thursday, 0600–1830; Monday–Thursday, 1800–0620; Thursday–Sunday, 0600–1830; or Thursday–Sunday, 1800–0630.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree and seven years of field experience, or an equivalent combination of education and 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 or technology in various applications, such as low-voltage AC and DC systems.
- Significant experience with personal computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office.
- Expert communication and organizational skills, including the ability to present complex technical information.
- Ability to pass Radiological Worker II training.
- U.S. citizenship.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact for electrical safety and administer the LANL Electrical Safety Program.
- Advise LANL employees and managers on electrical safety concerns.
- Conduct incident investigations, determine root causes, and develop corrective actions as needed.
- Inspect workplace conditions to identify electrical hazards in various environments.
- Lead reviews of Integrated Work Documents (IWD) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Contribute to developing codes, standards, and specifications for electrical equipment safety.
- Provide advanced support to engineers and scientists in solving complex technical problems.
- Participate in evaluating controlled items and services for compliance with electrical safety requirements.
- Calculate electrical severity scores for incidents.
- Develop written electrical safety policies, procedures, and design standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
