Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction; E-AHJ

Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction (E-AHJ) - 106330

Division: EH-Environ, Health, & Safety

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking an Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction (E-AHJ) in the Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) division. This site-wide authority interprets electrical codes, governs electrical safety, and accepts risk across all facilities and projects, reporting to the EHS Division Director. The E-AHJ oversees premises and programmatic electrical systems, including equipment safety programs, non-listed and lab-built equipment, and field evaluations.

The role requires deep technical expertise in electrical codes and DOE directives, plus strong leadership to operate in a high-trust, matrixed environment. Success depends on technical credibility and disciplined leadership—establishing policies, delegating tasks, and applying authority with restraint and professional judgment.

• Serve as the sole Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in accordance with NFPA and DOE requirements. This includes serving as the institutional EAHJ for Electrical Installation, Electrical Safe Work Practices, and Electrical Equipment compliance in accordance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and other applicable codes.
• Provide oversight of qualified and trained staff performing electrical safety functions that includes electrical installation officers, electrical safety officers, electrical engineers, electrical code compliance professionals, electrical inspectors, and LOTO SMEs.
• Provide oversight for programmatic wiring, electrical equipment safety programs, non-listed equipment, and utilization equipment design and installations.
• Provide authoritative interpretation and enforcement of applicable electrical codes and standards, including NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E.
• Establish and maintain site-wide electrical safety policies, determinations, and governance frameworks in coordination with EHS leadership and Laboratory management.
• Ensure the policy and program outlined in PUB 3000 and the RPM are accurate and compliant with both DOE Contract and federal regulations and are properly implemented across the Lab.
• Resolve differences of opinion between electrical installation officers (EIOs), inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Exercise authority to make final determinations and approve waivers, equivalencies, and alternate methods.
• Act as a resource and provide final determinations for staff who review and approve complex electrical work plans, LOTO procedures, and subcontractor Job Safety Plans.
• Participate in or review investigations related to electrical safety incidents or near-misses.

• Enforce maintenance and quality of inspection records by electrical installation inspectors and electrical equipment inspectors.
• Establish and maintain records, databases, and audit mechanisms for determinations, inspections, and field evaluations.
• Participate in formal appeals processes and provide technical input to Laboratory leadership and the Chief Operations Officer as required.
• Represent the Laboratory in interactions with DOE, regulators, third-party evaluators, and external review bodies on matters related to electrical safety and code compliance.
• Promote a culture of electrical safety, professional integrity, and mutual respect across Facilities, Engineering, EHS, and Science Divisions.

• Manages cross-divisional staff, including the Deputy Electrical Safety Officer, the Facilities Division Electrical Safety Officer, the ALSU electrical inspection professional, and the Electrical Safety Specialist/LOTO Program Manager in the execution of daily tasks.
• Reviews and approves technical determinations made by the Facilities Electrical Installations Officer (EIO). Resolves any discrepancies and has the final decision on approvals of the EIO’s determinations.
• Provides high-level technical consultation and strategic direction to program leads. Independently manages workload distribution across multi-disciplinary…