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Lemont, Illinois, United States
Onsite
The Electrical Safety Specialist supports the Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) Directorate by serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in electrical safety with potential to serve as an SME in other occupational safety programs. This role plays a critical part in the implementation and continual improvement of electrical safety programs governed under 10 CFR 851, contributing directly to Argonne’s mission of enabling safe, world-class science.
Reporting to the Electrical Safety Program Lead, the specialist may manage one or more core electrical safety programs, such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) or the Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program, while supporting Laboratory-wide initiatives that enhance electrical hazard awareness, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
The role provides critical support by developing and maintaining policies, program descriptions, and implementation plans. It requires maintaining up-to-date knowledge of applicable codes and regulations and making informed recommendations to improve programs based on evolving standards, best practices, and assessment findings.
If serving in an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) position you will increases awareness of electrical hazards and mitigation strategies through clarifications and interpretations of electrical standards, codes, and requirements. Additional responsibilities include supporting other aspects of industrial safety, such as OSHA compliance evaluations, accident and incident investigations
As an electrical safety SME, the position supports implementation of the electrical safety program, serves on the Electrical Safety Committee, and delivers both classroom and hands-on training in electrical safety work practices. This role also includes close collaboration with National User Facilities, Research Organizations, and Operational Units throughout the Laboratory. A key focus of this position is supporting the broader 10 CFR 851 Occupational Safety Portfolio, which includes several critical safety programs within the ESH Directorate.
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Position Requirements
The position description and requirements document the general nature 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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Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $86,299.00 - $134,626.05.Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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