Subject Matter Expert ; Electrical Safety Officer

Job Details

Job Location:

Los Alamos, NM 87544

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $82.00 - $88.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
None

Position:
Electrical Safety Officer (Subject Matter Expert
1)

Client:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

Work Schedule:

Full-time

Pay: $82/hr - $88/hr

Job Posting: JP3064

• U.S. Citizenship is required for DOE Q-level clearance eligibility.
• Minimum education/experience: BS in a relevant field and at least 2 years of field experience (or equivalent combination).
• Advanced knowledge of NFPA 70E, and familiarity with other applicable electrical safety standards including NFPA, IEEE, and OSHA is mandatory.

As the Electrical Safety Officer at Los Alamos National Laboratory, you will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the electrical safety culture at one of the nation's premier research institutions. You will guide the development and enforcement of electrical safety standards and practices that protect workers and support mission-critical operations.

• Administer and lead the LANL Electrical Safety Program.
• Act as the primary contact for all electrical safety-related concerns.
• Support construction and field operations to ensure compliance with safe work practices.
• Conduct electrical incident investigations and identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Lead electrical safety assessments and workplace condition inspections.
• Review Integrated Work Documents (IWDs) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Contribute to electrical safety-related codes, standards, and specifications.
• Provide technical expertise and problem-solving support to engineers and field teams.
• Evaluate controlled items and services for compliance with electrical safety requirements.
• Calculate electrical severity scores for reported incidents.
• Develop and update written safety policies, procedures, and design standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of field experience, or equivalent combination.
• Advanced knowledge of NFPA 70E, and other applicable NFPA, IEEE, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
• Experience with electrical systems including low voltage AC and DC applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass Radiological Worker II training.

• Familiarity with LANL-specific procedures and systems.
• Experience with technical writing for policy and procedure development.
• Hands‑on field experience with implementing electrical safety protocols in research or DOE environments.

Required:

BS degree and 2+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

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