Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) Coordinator (Mid-Career/Experienced)

Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Livermore
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before commencing employment. The requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to HR Solutions at (505) 284-4700.What Your Job Will Be Like
We are seeking a highly motivated Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) coordinator with experience implementing ES&H requirements and working in a complex technical environment. You will play a key role as you help build a strong and healthy safety culture at the Labs. In this position, you are responsible for performing a variety of environmental, safety, and occupational health related functions. This is a fast-paced job that offers a great deal of ES&H project diversity.On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Partner with staff and management to implement and assure ES&H performance and compliance with corporate safety initiatives and regulatory/policy updates
• Perform technical analyses and evaluations and advise management on practices to resolve ES&H performance and compliance issues
• Develop, implement, and communicate organization specific ES&H policies, processes, hazard controls and tools to help staff and management improve safety practices and meet performance expectations
• Document and report staff and management concerns, findings, non-compliance issues and significant information in corporate data systems and through appropriate management channels
• Perform regular facility and work area walk-throughs, inspections and/or reviews of existing work planning controls to determine their reliability and effectiveness and implement risk mitigation efforts.
• Provide support during ES&H audits and assessments, ES&H related events, occurrences, or emergencies to ensure they are adequately investigated, tracked, and corrected
• Cultivate effective communications and relationships with organization leadership, ES&H organization, and ES&H Coordinator communityQualifications We Require
  • Bachelor's degree in ES&H, science, engineering, math, technology, or other relevant field plus five (5) or more years of experience applying ES&H standards in R&D and/or engineering/construction environments; or equivalent experience
  • Experience with common office software (such as the Microsoft Office Suite - PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and the ability to quickly learn and use a variety of ES&H tools
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L security clearanceQualifications We Desire
    • Master's degree in STEM or other relevant field
    • Professional certification in a relevant field (e.g., Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist).
    • Knowledge or training in worker safety and health programs
    • Hands-on experience with chemical and engineering laboratory practices
    • Understanding of applicable OSHA, EPA, NEPA, and DOE regulations
    • Knowledge and experience in performing occupational health, safety, and environmental management related assessments and the development of corrective actions, particularly in a research and development setting
    • Proven understanding of industrial safety standards, equipment, and practices, including but not limited to the following: electrical, laser, pressure, hazardous materials, material handling, radiological and explosives
    • Strong customer focus and ability to work well in a team focused environment.
    • Demonstrated ability to meet and adapt to changing deadlines and priorities
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
    • Active DOE L or Q clearanceAbout Our Team
      The Department provides Occupational Health and Safety Engineering support services to the SNL/CA site and personnel. Support includes: radiation protection, industrial hygiene, chemical management, safety engineering and ergonomics.About Sandia
      Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
      
      • Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
      • Extraordinary co-workers
      • Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
      • Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
      • Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
      • Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
        
        • These benefits vary by job classification.Security Clearance
          Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.EEO
          All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

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