Electrical Inspector; ESH Professional

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the ESH Professional 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The ESH Professional will work in the Hazardous Energy & Operations Group (HEO) of the Occupational Safety & Health Division (OSH) as an Electrical Inspector (EI). The EI's primary responsibility is to assist in the implementation of the OSH-HEO facility electrical inspection program under the direction of the Chief Electrical Inspector. The EI will assist in the implementation of the OSH-HEO facility electrical inspection program;

inspect facility electrical installations; clarify and provide field interpretations of electrical codes, standards, and requirements. The EI will review new and upgraded facility plans, designs, and specifications to ensure compliance with NEC and other applicable electrical codes and standards and provide documented reviews; and keep records of all inspections, including the date of such inspections and a summary of any violations found to exist, and a record of the final disposition of all violations.

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at the higher level the ESH Professional will:

• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert (SME) in electrical inspection and compliance, providing authoritative technical guidance and advanced interpretation of electrical codes, standards, and Laboratory requirements.
• Independently plan, prioritize, and conduct complex electrical inspections and programmatic design reviews, applying advanced professional concepts and broad experience to develop innovative solutions to novel or systemic issues.
• Lead or mentor other electrical inspectors, coordinating inspection activities, ensuring consistency in code application, and contributing to the development and improvement of Laboratory electrical safety policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Provide expert consultation to engineers, designers, facility managers, and construction personnel to resolve complex compliance challenges and ensure alignment with Laboratory and regulatory objectives.
• Exercise substantial independent judgment and initiative in determining methods, strategies, and procedures to achieve electrical safety program goals, and advise management on performance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement opportunities across multiple facilities.

• A minimum of six years of working knowledge and demonstrated experience in the electrical trade such as electrical inspector, journeyman electrician, master electrician, facility electrical engineer, or electrical contractor.
• Working knowledge of and demonstrated experience of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and working knowledge of the standard materials and methods used in the installation of electrical equipment.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E requirements.
• Understanding of common and unique work hazards, occupational safety practices, operating configurations, and lockout/tagout policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply requirements from drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documents related to electrical systems.
• Proven skill in effectively communicating and collaborating with diverse groups, including craft personnel, engineers, project and construction managers, safety professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.

• Advanced knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, and the standard materials, methods, and practices used in the installation and inspection of electrical systems and equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local electrical safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and the ability to interpret and apply these requirements to complex electrical inspection and compliance situations.
• Extensive experience in problem-solving and issue management, including researching alternatives,…