Environment, Safety, and Health Professional IV

Environment, Safety, and Health Professional IV

Location
:
Colorado - Golden |
Position Type
:
Regular |
Hours Per Week
: 40 |
Annual Salary Range
: $100,400 - $180,700

NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado, and is the nation’s primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. We seek an Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) Point of Contact for the Bioeconomy & Sustainable Transportation (BEST) research directorate and support organizations.

• Provide technical guidance for hazard identification and control of new and modified work in select research laboratories in the Field Test Laboratory Building (FTLB).
• Collaborate with research and operational staff to evaluate risks of new or modified work activities and proactively implement continuous ESH improvement.
• Assist in the development of hazard identification and risk assessment documents for research/operations projects or activity life cycle.
• Participate in process hazards analysis methods (e.g., HAZOPS, Structured What-If, Fault Tree, Event Tree) and apply system implementation/verification best practices.
• Provide effective change management reviews for a variety of processes and scales.
• Support R&D operations in developing, reviewing, and executing equipment‑specific lockout/tagout procedures for complex research equipment and systems.
• Review operating procedures for research activities from a safety perspective.
• Develop and implement workplace exposure monitoring plans.
• Provide ESH oversight of subcontractors for research equipment service or maintenance.
• Apply ESH technical skills in areas such as industrial hygiene, occupational safety, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, emergency response, and others.
• Participate in ESH inspections, audits, and oversight assessments.
• Support and participate in Safety & Security Council/Safety Panel activities.
• Develop and provide ESH training to various organizational units.
• Support accident/incident investigation and causal analysis as needed.
• Follow‑up on corrective action implementation.
• Respond to staff inquiries, concerns, and requests for assistance on ESH matters, including guidance on program implementation and/or interpretation.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree and 7+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• PhD and 4+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• JD and 4+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• Extensive technical expertise and full knowledge of related disciplines.
• Contributing new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Internal subject matter expert status.
• Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures, and practices related to the field.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to use various computer software programs.

• Support the successful implementation of NLR’s ESHQ programs and lab‑level procedures.
• Self‑motivated with demonstrated ability to build relationships with colleagues and internal customers.
• Interact with researchers, line management, and senior management in a manner that emphasizes and enhances safety culture.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Proficient computer and technology skills including MS Office Suite, email, integrated software databases, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in integrated safety management systems.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Master’s degree in environmental health, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or relevant discipline.
• Strong chemical safety training and experience (e.g., minor in chemistry or experience as a chemical hygiene officer or program owner).
• Experience working in a research and development environment such as a laboratory or university.
• Familiarity with DOE 10 CFR 851 Worker Safety and Health Program and Integrated Safety Management Systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E Standard for electrical safety.
• Ability to lead and participate on both intra‑office and cross‑organizational…