Posting Title ESH Professional IV.Location CO - Golden.Position Type Regular.Hours Per Week 40.Working at NREL The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, andNote: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.Job DescriptionNREL has an opening for an Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) Point of Contact (POC) for the Bioenergy Science and Technology (BEST) research directorate and support organizations. The ESH POC will provide technical guidance for hazard identification and control of new and modified work conducted in select research laboratories in the Field Test Laboratory Building (FTLB).
Collaborates with research and operational staff to evaluate risks of new or modified work activities and proactively implements continuous environmental, safety, and health (ESH) improvement
Assists in the development of hazard identification and risk assessment documents as part of research/operations projects or activity life cycle.
Participate in process hazards analysis methods (e.g., HAZOPS, structured What-If, Fault Tree, Event Tree), and system implementation/verification best practices
Provide effective change management reviews for a variety of processes and scales
Supporting R&D operations in developing, reviewing, and executing equipment specific lockout/tagout procedures for complex research equipment and systems
Reviewing operating procedures for research activities from a safety perspective
Developing and implementing workplace exposure monitoring plans
Provides ESH oversight of subcontractors for research equipment service or maintenance
Apply ESH technical skills to tasks within areas of expertise such as industrial hygiene, occupational safety, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, emergency response and other areas individually or in combination
Participate in ESH inspections, audits, and oversight assessments
Support and participate in Safety & Security Council/Safety Panel activities
Develop and provide other 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 ESH program implementation and/or interpretation
.Basic Qualifications Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards. Considered internal subject matter expert. Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Excellent leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
Ability to support the successful implementation of NREL’s ESH&Q programs and lab-level procedures
Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to build relationships with colleagues and internal customers
Interacting 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 skills, including MS Office Suite, email, and ability to quickly learn database software applications
Other duties as assigned
Physical ability to serve as an operational member in the response to events
Ability to travel on occasion
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Master’s degree in environmental health, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or other relevant discipline
Strong chemical safety training and experience – such as a 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 and experience in electrical safety and applying NFPA 70E Standard
40 hours HAZWOPER training
Ability to lead and participate on both intra-office and cross-organizational teams
Ability and willingness to wear respiratory protection, including a full-face respirator
.Job Application Submission WindowThe anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week) Job Profile: Professional IV / Annual Salary Range: $95,500 - $171,900NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.Benefits Summary Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.
Based on eligibility rules
Drug Free WorkplaceNREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.Submission GuidelinesPlease note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application..EEO PolicyNREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.| |E-Verify For information about right to work, click for English or for Spanish.E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
