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Pay Range: 

$124,200- $157,464 Annually for the TSS.2 level
$148,920- $188,880 Annually for the TSS.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We have an opening for an Industrial Safety Professional in the Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) Directorate to provide comprehensive industrial safety support to LLNL programs and operations requiring a broad application of practices and procedures. You will interact with all levels of personnel and management from the ES&H Directorate and LLNL programs, and external regulatory agencies.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. 

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

You will 

• Provide comprehensive industrial safety support to LLNL programs and operations in specific areas of assignment.
• Investigate accidents/incidents and reports of occupational injury/illness for possible root causes, prepare necessary documentation, recommend and implement appropriate solutions to eliminate exposure to these risks and prevent injury, and provide emergency response support to safety incidents on-site.
• Evaluate industrial and construction-related activities; conduct health and safety (H&S) evaluations and inspections of buildings, facilities, equipment, and apparatus to identify H&S related hazards/deficiencies and provide program management with recommendations to resolve safety-related issues.
• Review results of H&S compliance audits and inspections with management, provide recommendations for correction (and prevention of recurrence) of non-compliance findings, and identify necessary follow-up measures to ensure future compliance.
• Advise Laboratory scientists, engineers, and other programmatic personnel in developing solutions to moderately complex safety-related problems.
• Write and review technical reports and review and evaluate new H&S standards, procedures, drawings, and diagrams for conformance to DOE standards and other applicable requirements; develop and present safety courses in IS or related topics.
• Review Facility Safety Plans, Work Control Documents, Safety Analysis Reports, Engineering Designs, subcontractor H&S submittals and other technical documents in collaboration with program management; develop a Discipline Action Plan (DAP) for specific areas of coverage using the generic DAP provided by the Worker Safety and Health (WSH) Functional Area.
• Satisfactorily complete the Discipline qualification plan requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.3 level

• Provide advanced industrial safety support to LLNL programs and operations in specific areas of assignment.
• Advise Laboratory scientists, engineers, and other programmatic personnel in developing solutions to complex safety-related problems.
• Serve as a program owner for one or more advanced IS programs for the institution.
• Mentor less experienced H&S personnel.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical or health and safety related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in industrial safety, construction safety, material handling, electrical safety, working at elevated heights, ergonomics, laboratory research as well as related state and federal regulations and other consensus standards.
• Experience preparing safety plans and technical reports; conducting safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and successfully working potential compliance issues with program customers and external inspectors and regulators.
• Experience providing emergency response and participation in the investigation of incidents or accidents involving hazards relating to industrial safety.
• Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to evaluate, interpret, negotiate, recommend and implement actions/solutions for moderately complex problems.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and to present and communicate technical information to all levels of management both internal and external to the Laboratory, including regulatory agencies and key stakeholders.
• Experience building strong working relationships and trust with a demanding customer base, a strong customer service ethos, and results driven orientation.
• Experience working independently and in a team environment with a broad cross-section of people and organizations, managing complex projects, and meeting schedules.

Additional qualifications at the TSS.3 level 

• Advanced experience in construction safety, material handling, electrical safety, working at elevated heights, ergonomics, laboratory research, and occupational H&S.
• Advanced knowledge of related state and federal regulations and other consensus standards.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and to present and communicate complex technical information to all levels of management, both internal and external to the Laboratory, including regulatory agencies and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated advanced analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills to evaluate, interpret, negotiate, recommend and implement actions/solutions for complex health and safety problems.

Qualifications We Desire

• Master’s degree in Occupational Safety or other scientific, technical or health and safety related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
• Knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) Orders.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

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If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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