Division Electrical Safety Officer

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Division Electrical Safety Officer within the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) division. Matrixed to the Facilities Division, this position supports the implementation of a comprehensive Electrical Safety Program. Responsibilities include recommending and implementing processes to monitor and prevent electrical exposures, providing electrical safety training, and advising the Laboratory Electrical Safety Officer on strategies to address complex regulatory issues and manage construction, maintenance, and laboratory hazards. The role plays a key leadership and partnership role in advancing and continuously improving electrical safety practices to ensure safe execution of electrical work.

You Will:

50% – Worker Safety & Training

• Serve as the responsible authority for Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) safe work practices within the Facilities Division.
• Review, approve, and oversee electrical safe work practices for medium- and high-voltage work, ensuring compliance with Berkeley Lab and DOE requirements.
• Provide and coordinate electrical safety training for QEWs and subcontractors.
• Support outages and other high-risk electrical activities by providing field-based electrical safety expertise in coordination with the Laboratory ESO.
• Advise management on electrical safety PPE selection, issuance, training, and maintenance.

30% – Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program Support

• Lead electrical safety and LOTO assessments and observe field work to verify safe work practices.
• Develop and implement LOTO permits, complex procedures, and corrective strategies using institutional systems.
• Support subcontractor LOTO permitting and collaborating with Facilities WPC and Hazardous Energy Control teams to identify required controls and documentation.
• Develop communication and awareness initiatives related to LOTO and electrical safety.

10% – Incident Investigation & Issue Resolution

• Participate in investigations of electrical and LOTO incidents and near misses.
• Serve as a technical resource for electrical safety concerns and workplace condition issues.
• Conduct workplace inspections to identify and mitigate electrical hazards.

5% – Safety Liaison

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Facilities, EHS, Safety Coordinators, line management, and workers across the Laboratory.
• Maintain NFPA CESCP certification.

5% – EHS Operations Support

• Ensure work activities comply with PUB-3000 and established work authorizations.
• Prepare reports, performance metrics, and DOE-required performance indicators.
• Support EHS program activities, maintain current knowledge of Lab safety policies, and perform other duties as assigned.

We are looking for:

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or a California General Electrician Certificate with journeyman or master-level experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience post-B.S., 7 years post-M.S., or 10 years as a journeyman in electrical construction and electrical plant maintenance, including advanced proficiency in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and NFPA 70E safe work practices.
• At least 7 years of experience operating and maintaining medium- and high-voltage systems (12 kV, 115 kV).
• NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, DOE, NFPA, and IEEE electrical safety requirements, with demonstrated ability to apply them in complex environments.
• Proven experience developing, implementing, and evaluating electrical safety programs, including training development, procedure writing, audits, and inspections.
• Proficiency with standard business software, including word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Advanced ability to apply safety principles and concepts to develop innovative solutions to complex problems and measure program effectiveness.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines and budget constraints.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and perform the physical demands of a hands-on safety role, including field inspections, lifting up to 25 lbs, prolonged standing and walking, working in confined spaces, climbing, and inspecting equipment in varied Laboratory environments.

Desired skills/knowledge:

• 5 years of experience working in a DOE environment.
• Professional certification (CSP), registration, or equivalent.

Additional information:

• Application date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by February 27, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
• Appointment type: This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
• Salary range: The Division Electrical Safety Officer is expected to pay $158,000 to $194,000 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $140,748 to $237,504 for the H50.4 Occupational Safety Spec. 4 position. Salary for this position will commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, while also aligned with the internal peer leadership group.
• Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work modality: Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites (for more information click here).

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect; and we strive to build community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We heartily welcome applications from all who could contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, excellence, and professionalism. In support of our rich global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.

Berkeley Lab is a University of California employer. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.