OverviewThe Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leads delivery of PNNL's 10-year, $1.2 billion campus construction portfolio- the single largest construction and modernization effort in the Laboratory's history. OSD oversees operations and facility services, maintenance, and infrastructure planning.
A team of nearly 800 staff comprise OSD, spanning in a wide range of disciplines, including craftspeople, engineers, construction professionals, technicians, scientists, administrators, and specialists. Together, they ensure that PNNL's assets, services, and OSD-led programs are managed and performing safely, securely, reliably, effectively, and efficiently.
The directorate stewards more than $250 million in annual budget authority; managing more than 2.5 million square feet of facility space across two campuses; overseeing approximately 200 regulatory program areas; and executing a multi-million-dollar facility and infrastructure project portfolio.
The mission of the Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Division is to minimize risks, assure compliance with regulatory standards, and promote a culture of safety, health, and environmental stewardship.
EHS&S focuses on reducing environmental impact, promoting employee health, preventing workplace incidents, and safeguarding physical and information security. Core functions include risk assessment, safety training, environmental stewardship, health monitoring, emergency preparedness, and implementing security measures. EHS&S fosters a culture of safety, maintainability, and continuous improvement, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational resilience.
ResponsibilitiesThis position performs as Occupational Safety and Health (S&H) programs Subject Matter Expert providing programmatic services to PNNL staff and line, facility, and/or project management to assist them in conducting research and operational activities in a safe and compliant manner. This position provides critical support for both Operations and Research and Development staff. The management of laboratory facilities and research presents several radiological, chemical, and occupational risks as a part of its operation. This position is responsible for managing the operational risks with respect to occupational health and safety hazards.
This position is accountable to Worker Safety & Health Programs Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety Team Lead. The position develops and implements technical programs, which identify, evaluate and mitigate hazards. General responsibilities include leading teams in identifying deficiencies, developing appropriate corrective actions, providing technical guidance for the development of policies and procedures, and reviewing new regulatory requirements for applicability and implementation. This position may participate on Occupational Safety related projects across BMI (Battelle Memorial Institute) or DOE - wide initiatives. The position requires the ability to work with a team, foster strong working relationships with WSH Professionals, Research Staff, and Operations personnel.
Develops and implements occupational safety programs, policies and procedures for hazard evaluation and monitoring to prevent or minimize staff exposures to physical hazards that may result in occupationally related injury or illness. Illustrative program areas include but are not limited to confined space, respiratory protection, fall protection, personal protective equipment, machine guarding, construction and fall protection. The professional monitors potential hazards and assists in developing and implementing programmatic control strategies. Periodically reviews the organization's health and safety standards in accordance with OSHA and contractual requirements. Ensure that procedures are implemented according to applicable regulations. Maintains professional knowledge of existing and proposed changes in applicable health and safety regulations. Provides expert knowledge of diverse occupational safety hazards. Makes recommendations and presentations based on accepted occupational safety practices. Develops and conducts employee training, occupational safety communications and program quality assurance. Provides occupational safety leadership to the organization. Responsible for evaluating and approving material and equipment requisition, new and modified processes and non-routine work. Provides leadership to less experienced professionals through work assignments and mentoring and acts as a technical expert.
The primary duties of the incumbent will be to:
- Identify, evaluate, and select option for hazard identification and control, within the framework of DOE and PNNL requirements.
- Responsible for acting as central point-of-contact for resolution of occupational safety and health related issues.
- Influence safety by partnering with staff on identifying solutions for safety questions.
- Develop hazard assessments and identify controls.
- Participate in work planning processes.
- Respond to employee concerns.
- Provide safety oversight.
- Investigate accidents, injuries, and illness.
- Conduct inspections and assessments.
- Conduct sampling and monitoring activities.
- Collaborate on unique research hazards to identify controls and processes.
- Provide excellent customer service.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree in occupational Safety or related technical field and 2+ years of relevant occupational safety experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higher in occupational safety or related technical field with occupational safety experience
- Proficiency in occupational safety health experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as a Certified Safety Professional or Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP).
- Training and proficiency in the use and interpretation of occupational safety related documents to include OSHA and DOE regulations, policies, programs and standards.
- Knowledge and background in occupational safety and evaluation along with experience in hazard analysis/exposure assessment activities.
- Experience in implementing Occupational Safety programmatic areas from 10 CFR 851.
- Experience in preparing technical reports, correspondence, and assessment responses for internal and external customers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability to use advanced information system capabilities for gathering data. Familiarity with computers, Window, MS Office, and the use of the Internet.
Hazardous Working Conditions/EnvironmentThe incumbent must be able to qualify as a Radiological Worker and beryllium worker for entry into radiological and beryllium-controlled areas at PNNL. The incumbent may occasionally perform work with radioactive materials or be in the vicinity of radiation fields and may be involved with emergency response activities. The incumbent may also receive minimal exposure to workplace hazards, including toxic chemicals, noise, lasers, magnetic fields and microwaves. The incumbent will also work in laboratories, around maintenance and construction activities and may be exposed to various physical hazards such as moving machinery, guns, cranes, ladders, scaffolds, etc.
Additional InformationThis position involves access to sensitive systems and information. U.S. Citizenship is required. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements.
Testing Designated PositionThis position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
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* Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.
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