• Job Description

  Req#: R11673

  Posting Title

  Professional V- ESH Construction Safety

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  Location

  CO - Golden

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  Position Type

  Regular

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  Hours Per Week

  40

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  Working at NREL

  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.

  From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

  NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

  Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

  Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.

  Job Description

  Advanced level Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH) Point of Contact position supporting the NREL Site Operations Construction Group on new and ongoing subcontractor construction activities. Capable of working independently in frequent interactions with construction subcontractor management and workers, project managers, facility managers, senior managers, and Department of Energy (DOE) counterparts.

  • Provide construction ESH subject matter expertise to ESH, Site Operations and subcontractor staff on technical matters related to the implementation of the NREL Construction ESH Program.
  • Interface and communicate with executive management, line management, and DOE counterparts through the delivery of presentations and reports related to ESH performance of ongoing construction subcontractor projects.
  • Provide field support as an ESH Point of Contact (POC) for assigned construction activities. Support will include:
    • Conduct design and code reviews for construction of building and equipment.
    • Review subcontractor Construction Environment, Safety and Health Plans and issue safe work permits for construction related activities.
    • Work with Project Managers to oversee construction subcontractors to ensure they comply with all Federal, State and Local safety requirements and NREL’s Lab Level Procedures and Construction ESH Manual.
    • Attend plan of the Day meetings, perform pre-job reviews and provide feedback on safety plans and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for construction activities.
    • Conduct daily field walks and routine job site inspections on assigned construction projects.
    • Review construction subcontractor steel erection, fall protection, masonry concrete, excavation/trenching & shoring, hoisting and rigging, electrical safety/LOTO, industrial hygiene and other related construction procedures, plans and practices.
    • Conduct environment, safety and health orientations for subcontractors.
    • Present Construction related ESH information at meetings.
    • Assist in resolution of ESH concerns and problems.
    • Develop and provide ESH construction training to various organizational units and sub- contractors. The training may be formally scheduled classes or informal, on-demand training on special topics.
    • Participate in accident/incident investigation and causal analysis as needed. Follow- up on corrective action implementation.
    • Respond to staff and subcontractor inquiries and requests for assistance on ESH matters.

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  Basic Qualifications

  Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 14 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 12 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Develops advanced concepts, techniques and standards. Develops new applications based on professional principles and theories. Viewed externally as subject matter expert in field. Comprehensive and advanced knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Superior 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

  Comprehensive and advanced knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Superior leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.

  -Extensive experience providing construction safety oversight for subcontractors.

  -Demonstrated leadership in one or more areas of team, task or project responsibilities.

  -Demonstrated ability to independently perform duties.

  -Advanced technical knowledge of ESH practices, procedures and techniques.

  -Excellent interpersonal and oral communications skills.

  -Excellent technical writing skills.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
  • Master’s degree in environmental health, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, construction management or other relevant discipline.
  • 40 hours HAZWOPER training.
  • Familiarity with DOE 10 CFR 851 Worker Safety and Health Program and Integrated Safety Management Systems.
  • Strong construction safety training and experience
  • Experience working construction or related activities within a Department of Energy National Laboratory.
  • Ability to perform site work that can involve extreme weather conditions and moderate physical exertion.
  • Ability to walk one mile continuously, able to stand continuously for two hours, able to lift and carry 45 pounds.
  • Ability and willingness to wear respiratory protection, including a full-face respirator.
  • Ability to lead and participate on both intra-office and cross-organizational teams.
  • Ability to travel on occasion.
  • Ability and willingness to work weekends and/or evenings on occasion as need arises.
  • Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite, e-mail and ability to quickly learn database software applications

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

  Job Profile: Professional V / Annual Salary Range: $111,600 - $200,900

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

  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

  Drug Free Workplace

  NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

  If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

  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.

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  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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• About the company

  155855 The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, located in Golden, Colorado, specializes in renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development.

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