Manager, Environmental Safety & Health

Brookhaven National Laboratory•Upton, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Environmental Safety & Health leads Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Electrical Safety Program within the Safety and Health Services Division. The position serves as Laboratory Electrical Safety Officer, Chair of the Laboratory Electrical Safety Advisory Committee (LESAC), Electrical Safety Program Group Manager, and Electrical Safety Subject Matter Expert. The Manager maintains the Laboratory Electrical Safety Subject Area, ensures procedures and work practices align with applicable federal requirements and industry standards, and provides technical leadership and practical support to Laboratory organizations. The role supervises three staff members: an Advanced Technical Associate, a Senior Technical Associate, and a Technical Associate. The Manager administers program documents, reviews and implements changes to electrical safety requirements, develops and communicates program policies, and delivers training and compliance resources. The position conducts surveillances, assessments, and work observations; supports corrective actions and investigations; advises on electrical safety issues and facility or equipment projects; and presents program updates to Laboratory leadership. The Manager also consults with industry experts and represents Brookhaven on electrical safety matters across the Battelle and DOE complex. This is a fully onsite position at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York. The position requires the selected candidate to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential. Salary offers are commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and internal peer-group considerations; the stated salary range is $158,028–$171,425 per year. The position is ERAP eligible for $1,000. The job posting refers candidates to Brookhaven’s benefits program for more information but does not enumerate specific benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Fifteen years of progressive experience in the job offered, or fifteen years of progressive experience managing engineering, safety and health, or related technical area responsibilities.
Knowledge of external electrical safety standards, including NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and the electrical provisions of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.
Knowledge of practices and procedures for safeguarding employees working on electrical equipment, including electrical Lockout/Tagout.
Experience developing immediate and long-term programmatic and field-based solutions to support staff preparing to work on electrical equipment and systems.
Experience reading electrical schematics and electrical distribution one-line diagrams.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Maintain and administer the Brookhaven National Laboratory Electrical Safety Subject Area and associated program documents.
Review changes to applicable electrical codes, standards, and federal requirements; incorporate necessary changes into Laboratory procedures and communicate requirements to staff.
Serve as Laboratory Electrical Safety Officer and Safety and Health Services Division subject matter expert for electrical safety.
Lead, supervise, coach, and mentor Electrical Safety Group staff.
Chair the Laboratory Electrical Safety Advisory Committee and communicate program requirements, issues, and recommendations to the committee, line management, and the Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Develop and deliver electrical safety training, briefings, lessons learned, classes, seminars, and other compliance resources.
Conduct electrical safety surveillances, assessments, and work observations; identify deficiencies, initiate corrective actions, and track remedial efforts to completion.
Partner with departments and divisions to diagnose and resolve electrical safety issues, including electrical code and Lockout/Tagout questions.
Participate in safety planning, design, development, and modification of facilities, projects, and equipment.
Assist with accident, injury, and occurrence investigations and support corrective and preventive actions.
Initiate or contribute to electrical safety policy development, communicate policies, and monitor implementation and compliance.
Prepare and present electrical safety program updates to the BNL Management Council, Operations Council, and similar leadership forums.
Consult with industry experts regarding compliance with the National Electrical Code, OSHA, DOE, and other applicable electrical safety requirements.
Represent Brookhaven on electrical safety matters across the Battelle and DOE complex.
Keep line management, LESAC, and the Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction informed of electrical safety events, issues, and programmatic concerns; refer appropriate programmatic and policy issues to them.