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About Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, conducting research in energy, environment, and national security. Industry: Scientific Research & National Laboratories
Argonne National Laboratory currently has
8 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$107,963–$168,422
across 8 roles with salary data.
The Electrical Safety Lead provides managerial and technical leadership for the Laboratory’s electrical safety programs, supporting research and development activities within the Environmental, Safety, and Health Directorate. This role serves as the subject matter expert and Authority Having Jurisdiction to develop policies, manage hazardous energy controls, and lead the Qualified Electrical Worker program. The individual will conduct inspections of new installations, perform OSHA compliance evaluations, and provide technical interpretations for high-voltage, battery, capacitor, and radio frequency systems. Key responsibilities include developing training materials, conducting risk assessments, and investigating electrical incidents. Required expertise includes low, medium, and high-voltage AC/DC systems, as well as proficiency in NEC, NESC, NFPA 70E, and DOE 10 CFR 851 standards. The role requires skills in blueprint interpretation, Microsoft 365 tools, and technical documentation to ensure safety across complex research environments.
Develop, implement, and improve electrical safety policies, programs, and hazardous energy control procedures.
Serve as the site Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, and NFPA 70E standards.
Lead the Qualified Electrical Worker program by developing and delivering classroom, hands-on, and web-based training.
Conduct inspections of new and modified electrical installations as a Certified Electrical Inspector.
Perform OSHA compliance evaluations, electrical safety audits, and risk assessments for research and operational environments.
Provide technical guidance on high-voltage, battery, capacitor, and radio frequency systems during design reviews.
Lead investigations into electrical incidents to analyze data and recommend preventive measures.
Manage the electrical safety team and coordinate activities with the Electrical Safety Committee.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Electronics, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
Master's degree in Electrical Technology, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience.
Certified Electrical Inspector license.
NFPA 70E certificate of completion.
Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) or Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification, or ability to obtain within one year.
Extensive knowledge of low, medium, and high-voltage AC/DC systems including accelerator-related systems.
Proficiency in electrical safety for batteries, capacitors, and radio frequency systems.
Experience interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
Medium Voltage
Low Voltage
Switchgear
Transformers
UPS Systems
Rotating Equipment
VFDs
MCCs
Root Cause Analysis
Thermography
Vibration Analysis
NFPA 70E
NEC
OSHA
LOTO
Power Quality
Predictive Maintenance
Bluebeam
Procore
Microsoft Office Suite
OSHA
NFPA
ASME
LOTO
QA/QC
Construction Management
Project Management
Safety Compliance
Field Reporting
Configuration Control
Medium-Voltage
Low-Voltage
Substations
UPS Systems
SCADA
FMCS
BMS
Power Quality Analysis
Arc Flash Safety
NFPA 70E
NEC
NESC
Lean
Six Sigma
Project Management
Capital Projects
Energy Management Systems