Overview
The Worker Safety and Health Division promotes a safe working environment for and "safety aware" attitude in all PNNL employees, visitors, vendors, and subcontractors. We are also concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of our local communities and other members of the public who are impacted by PNNL operations. Our goal is to partner with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that are risk-based and cost efficient.
The WS&H staff believes that excellence in safety is compatible with and mutually supportive of excellence in all business objectives, such as quality, productivity and profitability. Safe, healthy staff have a positive impact on the Laboratory's work and enhance our creditability in the marketplace and in the community.
This position is responsible for establishing the Laboratory's worker safety engineering programs to assist line and operations management in ensuring a safe and healthy workplace is provided to all employees, visitors, vendors, and subcontractors of the Laboratory by performing the following duties:
- Establishes systems to identify, evaluate, and control hazards in the workplace and provides direct technical assistance to those conducting work.
- Interfaces directly with staff and management at all levels, and with external customers including DOE-PNSO line management and Environmental Safety & Health (EH&S) staff.
- Responsible for ensuring programs are consistently rated “excellent” or “outstanding” by both internal and external customers.
- Maintains balance between compliance, customer satisfaction and budget constraints.
Responsibilities
- Directly supervises Fire Protection Engineers (FPE), Mechanical Engineers (ME) with (Ventilation and Pressure Safety SME function), and Electrical Safety SME/Delegated Authority Having Jurisdiction functions in the development, implementation and assessment of Worker Safety & Health (WS&H) Programs designed to comply 10 CFR 851 requirements for worker protection.
- Selects, trains, develops and coaches multi-discipline professionals engaged in the implementation of safety engineering programs.
- Works collaboratively with Research and Facility Managers to understand applicably of external source requirements to PNNL R&D Operations and provide innovative solutions to protect workers and facilities and enable research.
- Establishes internal processes and standards to produce accurate and defensible positions to assure compliance with required by 10 CFR 851 and applicable DOE Orders.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 10 years work experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higher and 8 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Working knowledge of US Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, and associated consensus standards such as but not limited to NFPA, IEEE, NEC ANSI and ASME.
- Certification or eligibility as a Professional Engineer (PE).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
- Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation, and assessment of ES&H Programs in accordance with US Department of Energy Requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in deployment of safety programs in a DOE/DOD Operations and/or Laboratory Environment.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
- Must be able to qualify as a Radiological Worker.
- Work in laboratory, facility maintenance, and construction environments.
- May work and collaborate with Lab Leadership Team for risk assessment activities for on and offsite work.
Additional Information
Not Applicable
Testing Designated Position
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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- Research Associates excluded.
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