Facility Safety Officer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for a Facility Safety Officer. You will provide high level technical support, collaborate in the continuing implementation of the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) Program, and ensure regulatory and compliance obligations are met. You will serve as a catalyst for the execution of SD’s Integrated Safety Management program through effective collaboration with SD managers, researchers, operations personnel, and ES&H support organizations. This requires support of the Superblock Complex and the Radioactive Hazardous Waste Management facilities (as needed). This position is in the Strategic Deterrence Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in occupational or environmental safety and health or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Fundamental knowledge of and experience working in a nuclear facility, nuclear reactor, chemical, high hazard, (e.g., explosive), radiological operations, or similarly complex or highly regulated facility with administrative, ES&H, technical lead and/or supervisory authority and responsibilities.
Experience planning the integration and implementation of new safety programs and/or operational best practices into high hazard / highly regulated environments.
Experience interpreting and implementing high-hazard facility policies and practices.
Experience trending, analyzing and interpreting safety (or similar) data, reporting results, identifying problems and recommending solutions.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to explain and present complex ideas to employees and management at all levels.
The ability to work effectively in a collaborative work environment with advanced organizational skills and attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through.
Fundamental leadership and/or management experience in a research and development environment or a high hazard facility.
Ability to obtain Associate or Fissile Material Handler Certification including respirator certification/qualification.
Advanced knowledge of and experience working with / developing safety procedures, work control documentation, and other applicable safety documentation in high-hazard facilities.
Advanced knowledge of LLNL or other high hazard facility policies, procedures, regulations and standards.
Experience frequently working with, coordinating, and collaborating on projects outside of normal work groups, to include non-employer entities (e.g. fire departments, hospitals, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of LLNL Safety Basis process (DSAs and TSRs).
DOE RCT Qualification.
Certified or Senior Certified Fissile Material / Tritium Handler Qualifications.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to Facility Safety Plans, work control documents, policy, procedure, and other facility related safety documentation.
Participate in the Work Planning and Control process to include review and concurrence as a required planning team member on work control documents implemented into the nuclear facilities.
Lead Assessment teams in support of startup activities including compliance with criticality safety and other safety controls as requested by Superblock management.
Serve as an advisor to multiple levels of Superblock leadership and staff on nuclear, radiological, and facility-specific safety issues.
Develop, implement, and execute safety related programs and briefings as directed by the Facility Safety Manager.
Review and concur on facility training and qualification programs to ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements.
Maintain safety-related records and databases.
Analyze and interpret safety related data,and identify problems to ensure safety programs are adhered to and a safe working environment is maintained.
Assist Superblock management in the coordination and deconfliction of work activities within the nuclear facilities.
Maintain regular field presence through attending pre-job briefs, conducting safety walks, job observations, and various safety evaluations of work activities.
Act as the primary contact for emergency responses and other off-normal events in the facilities, such as equipment malfunctions, alarms, and worker injury.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Act as Subject Matter Expert and point of contact for the Superblock on environmental, safety and health matters, advise and assist facility users to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance.
Analyze and interpret complex data and report results, identify problems, and implement solutions.
Provide support for operational assessments as assigned by the Facility Safety Manager.
This may include interfacing with various levels of governmental oversight and management (DOE, NNSA, DFNSB, etc.).