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Senior EHS Professional

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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Colorado - America North
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Company Name NREL
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Senior EHS Professional
3101BR
Golden, CO
Regular Employee
40
Advanced level EHS Point of Contact position for research and development centers and/or support organizations. Interacts with researchers, support staff, senior managers, and DOE on a regular basis.
- Provide support as an EHS Point of Contact (POC) for assigned R&D and support organizations. Support will include: 
o Conducting advanced risk assessments 
o Responding to staff inquiries and requests for assistance on EHS matters 
o Completing code compliance reviews 
o Reviewing plans for future research projects 
o Presenting EHS information at meetings 
o Assisting in resolution of EHS concerns and problems 
o Reviewing safe operating procedures 
o Developing and implementing work place exposure monitoring plans 
o Performing readiness reviews 
o Interacting with researchers, line management and senior management 

- Serve as a POC for building-related EHS issues which may include EHS support for construction and maintenance activities, fire and life safety, and indoor air quality assessments. 

- Provide guidance to NREL staff on implementation of various EHS programs. 

- Apply advanced EHS technical skills to tasks within areas of expertise such as occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and emergency response. 

- Participate in the development, implementation and administration of assigned NREL EHS programs. 

- Perform special project technical work. 

- Support and participate in Safety & Security Council/Safety Panel activities. 

- Provide New Employee EHS orientation. Develop and provide other EHS training to various organizational units. The training may be formal scheduled classes or informal, on-demand training on special topics. 

- Act as backup to other EHS Office members. 

- Conduct accident/incident investigation and causal analysis as needed. 

- Act as a member of the NREL Emergency Response Team for spill response.
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.
-Demonstrated leadership in one or more areas of team, task or project responsibilities. 
-Demonstrated ability to independently perform duties. 
-Advanced technical knowledge of EHS practices, procedures and techniques. 
-Excellent interpersonal and oral communications skills. 
-Excellent technical writing skills.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP). 
- Master’s degree in environmental health, occupational safety, industrial hygiene or other relevant discipline. 
- Ability to lead and participate on both intra-office and cross-organizational teams. 
- Ability to travel on occasion (1-2 times per year) 
- Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite, e-mail and ability to quickly learn database software applications, such as FileMaker. 
- Familiarity with DOE 10 CFR 851 Worker Safety and Health Program and Integrated Safety Management Systems. 
- Advanced electrical safety knowledge and experience (in depth understanding of NFPA 70E) 
- Training and experience with pressure systems. 
- Experience working in a research and development environment – such as a laboratory or university. 
- Ability to perform site work that can involve extreme weather conditions and moderate physical exertion. 
- 40 hours HAZWOPER training. 
- 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 and willingness to occasionally use a full-face respirator with SCBA. 
- Ability and willingness to work weekends and/or evenings on occasion as need arises.
NREL is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. NREL promotes a work environment that does not discriminate against workers or job applicants and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or veteran status, including special disabled veterans. 

NREL validates right to work using E-Verify. NREL will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please seewww.nrel.gov/employment/eeo.html.
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