Deputy Electrical Safety Officer

Deputy Electrical Safety Officer

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LEAF is seeking an experienced Deputy Electrical Safety Officer to support an assignment in San Mateo County, California. Reporting to the Electrical Safety Officer, this position will support the implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of the laboratory's Electrical Safety Program. The Deputy Electrical Safety Officer will provide technical leadership in electrical code compliance, equipment safety evaluations, lockout/tagout oversight, electrical hazard analysis, and related institutional safety initiatives.

This position will collaborate with facilities, engineering, research, project management, and environmental health and safety personnel to promote regulatory compliance and safe operations across conventional facilities, experimental systems, and research equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Electrical Safety Program and serve as backup to the Electrical Safety Officer.
• Provide technical guidance on applicable electrical safety codes and regulations.
• Review electrical work plans, permits, hazard analyses, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Conduct inspections, equipment evaluations, audits, and incident investigations.
• Support electrical equipment safety, hazardous-energy-control, and worker-qualification programs.
• Develop and deliver electrical safety training.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of electrical safety codes, regulations, and hazard controls.
• Effective analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, training, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and explain technical requirements clearly.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field, plus at least five years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, certifications, and 10 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Experience with electrical safety programs, hazard analysis, lockout/tagout, equipment evaluations, inspections, and code compliance.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and applicable DOE requirements.
• Experience in a laboratory, research, industrial, utility, construction, or similarly regulated environment is highly desirable.
• PE, NFPA CESCP, ICC Electrical Inspector, or Electrical Plans Examiner certification is preferred.
• Valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record, if required for the assignment.

This is a full-time position with benefits and an annual salary range of $128,535 to $239,932. The starting salary will be based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, certifications, and assignment requirements.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule and

Location:

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• On-site or hybrid schedule based on assignment requirements

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LEAF, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.