Electrical Safety Officer; SME

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Electrical Safety Officer (SME I) opportunity in Los Alamos, NM, to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Per Diem Available For Those Who Qualify.

Work Location:

On-Site, TA-55 and TA-51, on-site field work requiring walking throughout the site.

Schedule:

24/7 work; 4 shifts – Tues-Fri (days 6a-4:30p, nights 4:30p-3a);
Fri-Mon (days 6a-4:30p, nights 4:30p-3a) with some flexibility. OT possible.

The Electrical Safety Officer is responsible for overseeing the Electrical Safety Program, providing expertise in electrical safety, and serving as the primary contact for electrical safety-related concerns. This role involves providing electrical safety support to construction projects, working directly with project managers, craft, work planners, and field professionals to ensure effective implementation of electrical safe work practices, conducting incident investigations, leading safety assessments, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.

The position requires advanced knowledge in electrical engineering and safety protocols, and candidates must have excellent communication, collaboration, leadership, and technical problem-solving skills.

• Serve as the primary contact on electrical safety and administer the LANL Electrical Safety Program.
• Act as a resource for LANL employees and managers regarding electrical safety concerns.
• Conduct incident investigations and determine root causes, developing corrective actions as necessary.
• Perform workplace condition inspections to identify electrical hazards in various environments.
• Lead reviews of Integrated Work Documents (IWD) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Contribute to the development of codes, standards, and specifications for electrical equipment safety.
• Provide advanced support to engineers/scientists in solving complex technical problems.
• Participate in the evaluation of controlled items and services for compliance with electrical safety requirements.
• Perform calculations to determine electrical severity scores for incidents.
• Develop written electrical safety policies, procedures, and design standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university and 7 years of field experience (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience).
• Advanced knowledge of electrical safety standards, including NFPA, IEEE, and OSHA, particularly NFPA 70E.
• Experience with electrical engineering/technology in various applications, such as low-voltage AC and DC systems.
• Electrical background, ability to inspect and assess, fieldwork experience; field electrical rate; code compliance, commercial/light industrial knowledge; inside wireman; and commercial electrician.
• Significant experience with personal computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated expert communication and organizational skills for presenting complex technical information.
• Ability to pass Radiological Worker II training and work in RAD Area.

• United States Citizenship
• Active DOE Q preferred, must be able to obtain and maintain.

Edgewater offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning Day 1.

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.