Safety Generalist

As a member of the laboratory deployed safety team, the ESH Coordinator will provide general safety guidance with primary responsibilities supporting the Accelerator Safety Division (ASD). The ASD environment is highly complex, encompassing particle accelerator operations, high-power radiofrequency (RF) systems, superconducting magnet technology, cryogenic infrastructure, and high-voltage power systems, requiring both broad safety expertise and specialized knowledge of the unique hazards inherent to large-scale accelerator facilities. Serving as a vital link between laboratory health, safety, and environmental programs, programmatic line management, and workers, the ESH Coordinator will collaborate with the ASD to ensure compliance with DOE orders and safety requirements, adapt program execution to meet division-specific needs, and provide guidance on all safety matters.

This role involves communicating tailored safety solutions, supporting line management and workers, leading work planning activities, conducting facility safety inspections, investigating incidents, and serving as a local ES&H resource, among other roles and activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrated Safety Management:
  • Ensure ESH considerations are embedded in all phases of activities, including design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, operations, and maintenance.
  • Identify hazards and controls within diverse work environments with a focus on electrical, mechanical, and chemical safety.
• Support:
  • Serve as the primary ESH interface for accelerator systems operations, maintenance, and experimental activities within the ASD.
  • Act as a safety advisor to line management and workers to achieve safe outcomes.
  • Provide solutions to complex safety challenges through hazard evaluations and leveraging expertise and collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Safety Oversight:
  • Provide ESH oversight and consultation for work involving high-voltage power supplies, pulsed power systems, and RF power amplifiers operating at kilovolt levels.
  • Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, including arc flash hazard requirements, and appropriate PPE selection.
  • Provide safety guidance for operations involving cryogenic systems, including liquid helium and liquid nitrogen used in superconducting magnet infrastructure.
  • Conduct facility safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions and driving continuous improvement.
  • Coordinates and monitors the deployed Divisions’ electrical, industrial, mechanical, chemical, and laser safety work activities. 
  • Collaborating with SMEs when appropriate to determine appropriate hazard controls for planned work.
  • Oversee planning and evaluation of spaces for new equipment installations, providing ESH guidance as needed.
• Policy Development and Representation:
  • Review and provide recommendations on safety policies and procedures based on new standards and regulations.
  • Share changes in safety policies with ASD personnel through regular meetings or other appropriate communications.
  • Develop division policies and procedures as required.
  • Represent the ESH function in interactions with internal and external stakeholders, including DOE site office and Argonne management.

Position Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA industrial and construction safety practices, DOE orders, Federal codes, and standards.
• Preferred proficiency in hazardous energy control and electrical safety (AC/DC systems) program requirements.
• Proficiency in hazard analysis, workplace planning, and control.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate safety into designs, procurements, and workplace practices.
• Experience in safety oversight of workers and contractors.
• Sound judgment to recognize when additional subject matter expertise is needed and engage these specialists as necessary.
• Capacity to acquire competencies in OSHA disciplines relevant to the work performed within the deployed divisions.
• Commitment to providing timely, responsive and high-quality customer service.
• Willingness to interact at the customer’s work location.
• Collaborative approach to working as part of a team of deployed safety professionals.
• Flexability to balance field presence with office-based responsibilities.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, occupational health & safety, environmental engineering, or a related field and 4+ years of professional safety experience
• Associate Safety Professions (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or the ability to obtain certification.
• Specialized expertise in accelerator safety, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and/or working with unique and highly technical scientific instruments and equipment is desired.
• Knowledge of chemical safety, ergonomics, material handling, energy isolation, and hazard analysis.

This position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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