Directorate Safety Officer

The expected hiring range for this position is:

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 the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role: 
Fermilab’s Environmental, Safety, Health Division seeks a Directorate Safety Officer.  Under limited supervision, collaboratively develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates Environmental, Safety, & Health (ESH) programs, procedures and standards to maintain a safe, healthy environment in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations, requirements and standards and all Department of Energy (DOE) orders. Collaboratively determines and develops approaches to meet ESH objectives.  

What your day-to-day as a Directorate Safety Officer at Fermilab will look like:

• Cooperatively develops monitors and controls the Laboratory's ESH policies, programs and standards, and assures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations, requirements and standards and all DOE orders.
• Acts as a technical expert for ESH projects, programs and leads in the development of the ESH and/or QA quality assurance program ensuring compliance to policies.
• Leads audits, site inspections, and accident investigations, and monitors trend analysis in order to identify areas of concern and implement improvements.
• Conducts analysis on Lab's ESH organizational performance and submits reports to management and DOE as required or requested.
• Develops guidance for ESH staff, line personnel, and sub-contractors on complex and emerging ESH matters and problems.
• Prepares reports for management and DOE based upon observations, interpretation of data, current regulations and lab reporting procedures; routinely interacts with Division/Section/Center Heads, Department Heads and members of the Directorate on all ESH issues.
• Provides guidance and interpretations to ESH staff, line personnel and project managers on both routine and complex ESH matters and problems.
• Serves on Laboratory ESH subcommittees and ad hoc groups; serves as chair of the subcommittee, or chairs division/section/center committees and projects; develops Laboratory ESH policies by being an active participant in the activities of the subcommittee or an ad hoc group.
• Reviews engineering documents for compliance with applicable codes and standards. Reviews are not limited to drawings, and the applicable codes and standards are not limited to ESH.
• Assists in selection of ESH equipment and develops, modifies, installs, maintains, tests or monitors equipment.
• Participates in ESH and/or QA reviews at other DOE sites and laboratories.
• May supervise by recommending required personnel actions for the assigned area including, but not limited to, reviewing and approving attendance records, hiring, promotions, performance reviews, disciplinary actions and terminations of employment, as may be appropriate; ensures that subordinates are appropriately trained to operate in their areas of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned. • Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in ESH and/or QA discipline or related field and a minimum of 7+ years of experience.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required: 

• Requirements in one of the following areas: Managerial, Environmental Protection, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and/or Quality Assurance areas. 
• Experience in High Voltage or Electrical Utility Safety Preferred.
• Prefer Certified Safety Professional.

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final. 

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits 
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab: 
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening  

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement   

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
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What To Expect Next:
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