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Construction Safety Professional - ESH

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Location

CO - Golden

Position Type

Regular

Hours Per Week

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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

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Job Description

Mid-level Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH) Point of Contact position supporting construction related operations and activities at NREL campuses. Provide technical guidance and safety oversight for hazard ID and control of new or modified work. Capable of working independently in frequent interactions with NREL project managers, ESH&Q support staff, facility managers, construction subcontractor management and workers and Department of Energy (DOE) counterparts.

Perform ESH oversight for construction subcontractor projects and activities including:

Conducting hazard/risk assessments.
Review construction subcontractor project activity hazard analysis (AHA) and hazard ID and control measures.
Performing in-field safety oversight and inspections for activities performed by subcontractors.

Respond to staff and subcontractor inquiries and requests for assistance on ESH matters.
Perform pre-job reviews and provide feedback on safety plans and AHA for subcontractors.
Develop and issue Construction Subcontractor Safe Work Permits (SWP).
Review and verify subcontractor’s personnel training and qualification records.
Review and evaluation of subcontractor’s safety programs.
Conduct safety reviews for excavation activities.
Review lift plans for cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other lifting equipment.
Conduct environment, safety and health orientations for subcontractors.
Review construction fall protection plans and fall hazard analysis.
Participate in design reviews for construction of building and equipment.
Coordination with Project Managers to provide oversight of subcontractors to ensure they comply with all Federal, State and Local construction industry safety and environmental requirements and applicable NREL programs and procedures
Present ESH-related information at meetings.
Assist in resolution of ESH concerns and issues.
Review daily plan of the days (PODs) for verification of subcontractor’s planned work activities.
Attend subcontractor weekly coordination meetings.
Develop, implement, and administer assigned NREL ESH programs and Office Desk Procedures.
Conduct ESH inspections, audits and oversight assessments on construction subcontractor projects or work activities.
Develop and provide ESH training to various organizational units. The training may be formal scheduled classes or informal, on-demand training on special topics.
Support the implementation of Environmental Programs in areas such as National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), air quality, water quality, chemical and waste management, natural resources, storage tanks, spill prevention, construction, and Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
Collaborate and communicate with staff, Project Managers, Facility Managers, Research Operations Managers, Line management, and Department of Energy counterparts
Perform special project technical work, individually and as a team member or team leader.
Act as backup for projects and programs assigned to other ESH&Q Office members.
Support incident investigations and causal analyses as needed. Follow-up on corrective action implementation.
Ability to perform complex professional tasks independently and to analyze and develop innovative solutions to problems.
Able to independently organize own work to meet established objectives, using discretion in performing assigned duties.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Basic Qualifications

Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards. Considered internal subject matter expert. Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Excellent leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.

Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Professional IV / Annual Salary Range: $93,100 - $167,600

Job Profile: Professional III / Annual Salary Range: $77,600 - $139,700

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

Based on eligibility rules

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

EEO Policy

NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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FUNDING

Nonprofit

INDUSTRY

Energy & Utilities

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Golden, CO

DATE POSTED

July 22, 2023