ARGONNE

ARGONNE

Electrical Safety Lead

Lemont, IL USA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$202kDetected 12 days ago
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About the role

  • The position serves as the subject matter expert (SME) and Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Job Family Professional Technical (PT) Job Profile Industrial Safety 5 Worker Type Regular Time Type Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $129,627.00 - $202,218.12.
  • Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, update, and implement electrical safety policies, program descriptions, and plans.
  • Manage the Hazardous Energy Control and Electrical Safety programs, ensuring effective field implementation.
  • Lead and mentor the electrical safety team, providing direction and guidance for program initiatives and field activities.
  • Coordinate and support the Electrical Safety Committee, serving as secretary and facilitating program communication.
  • Lead the Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program, ensuring compliance and competency across the Laboratory.
  • Develop and deliver classroom, hands-on, and web-based electrical safety training, applying instructional design principles.
  • Serve as the site AHJ and Electrical Field Lead, interpreting and applying relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NESC, NFPA 70E).
  • Perform OSHA compliance evaluations, electrical safety audits, and risk assessments.
  • Support design reviews and hazard assessments for experiments and systems, including high-voltage, battery, capacitor, and radio frequency applications.
  • Lead or participate in investigations of electrical incidents, analyze data, and recommend preventive measures.

Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of low, medium, and high-voltage AC/DC systems, including accelerator-related systems.
  • Experience applying NEC, NESC, and other relevant standards through plan review and inspection.
  • Proficiency in electrical safety for batteries, capacitors, and radio frequency systems.
  • Familiarity with applicable standards and regulations (NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, IEEE, NESC, NEC, IBC, DOE 10 CFR 851, OSHA).
  • Experience interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Experience assessing electrical hazards and risks in research and operational environments.
  • Proficiency in delivering various training formats and mentoring personnel.
  • Ability to review and monitor safety program implementation through documentation and field verification.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Electronics, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience

Nice to have

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience in electrical utility, industrial/manufacturing, or research and development environments.
  • Leadership experience in managing electrical safety programs.
  • Experience working with government organizations.
  • IBEW Union Electrician License or equivalent.
  • Professional Technical (PT)
  • Industrial Safety 5
  • The expected hiring range for this position is $129,627.00 - $202,218.12.

Compensation

  • Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.

Benefits

  • Oversee internal assessments and audits to evaluate program health and drive continual improvement.
  • Training & Education

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