Deputy Electrical Safety Officer

SLAC; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a Deputy Electrical Safety Officer to lead the Laboratory's Electrical Safety Program and ensure code compliance across facilities and research systems. The role reports to the Electrical Safety Officer and acts as back-up during absences, guiding hazard analyses, training, and safety improvements.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Facilities, Engineering, Research Divisions, and ESH to maintain mission-critical safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with progressive electrical safety experience.
• Demonstrated experience with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA/Cal/OSHA, and DOE requirements.
• Experience leading electrical safety programs, hazard analyses, and LOTO practices.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the Electrical Safety Program and policy development.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical code compliance and safety standards.
• Review engineering plans, hazard analyses, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Conduct field assessments, inspections, and equipment safety reviews.
• Deliver electrical safety training and support incident investigations.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Engineering, and ESH to improve safety performance.

Skills

Electrical safety leadership

Code compliance

Hazard analysis

Lockout/Tagout

Field inspections

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position Title: Deputy Electrical Safety Officer

Organization: Building Inspection Office, Code Compliance & AHJ Services

Division: Environment, Safety & Health (ESH)

Position Overview

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an experienced Deputy Electrical Safety Officer to support the implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of the Laboratory's Electrical Safety Program. Reporting to the Electrical Safety Officer (ESO), this position serves as a key technical leader responsible for electrical safety program execution, electrical code compliance, equipment safety evaluations, lockout/tagout oversight, and institutional electrical safety initiatives across a world-class scientific research environment.

The Deputy Electrical Safety Officer works collaboratively with Facilities & Operations, Engineering, Research Divisions, Project Management, and ESH personnel to ensure compliance with applicable electrical safety requirements while supporting SLAC's scientific mission. This position serves as the primary backup to the Electrical Safety Officer and provides technical leadership on complex electrical safety matters involving conventional facilities, experimental systems, and research equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Safety Program Leadership

• Serve as the designated Deputy Electrical Safety Officer for SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. Assist the Electrical Safety Officer in the administration, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Laboratory's Electrical Safety Program.
• Support the Electrical Safety Committee and participate in the development of electrical safety policies, procedures, standards, and guidance documents.
• Provide technical guidance regarding compliance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, DOE requirements, and applicable SLAC standards.
• Act on behalf of the Electrical Safety Officer during designated absences and support succession planning for critical electrical safety functions.

Electrical Safety Compliance and Technical Support

• Provide technical review and consultation regarding electrical installations, energized work, lockout/tagout activities, and electrical hazard assessments.
• Support review of complex electrical work plans, energized electrical work permits, and hazard analyses.
• Assist organizations throughout the Laboratory in implementing safe work practices on electrical systems ranging from low voltage systems through utility and research distribution systems.
• Conduct field assessments, inspections, and evaluations of electrical work activities, electrical installations, and electrical safety controls.
• Participate in readiness reviews, commissioning activities, and operational assessments involving electrical systems.

Electrical Equipment Safety Program

• Provide stewardship and quality assurance oversight of the Electrical Equipment Inspection Program (EEIP) and assist with training for our Electrical Equipment Inspectors.
• Evaluate non-listed, custom-built, research, and experimental electrical equipment for compliance with applicable safety requirements.
• Coordinate field evaluations of electrical equipment in accordance with NFPA 790, NFPA 791, NFPA 70, and applicable DOE requirements.
• Develop and maintain inspection processes, training programs, and quality assurance measures related to equipment safety evaluations.

Lockout/Tagout and Hazardous Energy Control

• Provide oversight and quality assurance support for the Control of Hazardous Energy (CoHE) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program.
• Conduct assessments of hazardous energy control practices and verify compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Assist organizations in developing and implementing safe energy isolation procedures for electrical and non-electrical hazards.

Training, Assessments, and Continuous Improvement

• Develop and deliver electrical safety training programs for employees, subcontractors, and subject matter experts.
• Support electrical worker qualifications and authorization programs.
• Participate in program assessments, audits, investigations, and corrective action reviews.
• Analyze trends, lessons learned, and performance indicators to identify opportunities for program improvement.
• Support occurrence reporting, incident investigations, and causal analyses related to electrical safety events.
• Provide and/or oversee classroom and practical training in support of our Control of Hazardous Energy (CoHE) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Programs.
• Provide and/or oversee classroom and practical training to support any other electrical safety courses as assigned.

Collaboration and Customer Service

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Facilities & Operations, Engineering, Research Divisions, Project Management, and ESH personnel.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource for electrical safety matters across the Laboratory.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, professionalism, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline and five years of relevant experience; or a combination of education, technical training, professional certifications, and ten years of progressively responsible experience in electrical safety, electrical systems, electrical inspections, engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, or code compliance that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the position.

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience involving electrical systems, electrical safety, code compliance, inspections, operations, maintenance, engineering, or construction.

Demonstrated experience with electrical safety programs, electrical hazard analysis, lockout/tagout, and electrical code compliance.

Working knowledge of:

• NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
• NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace)
• OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations
• DOE electrical safety requirements and guidance

Experience evaluating electrical equipment, installations, and work practices in industrial, utility, construction, laboratory, or research environments.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP).
• ICC Electrical Inspector and/or Electrical Plans Examiner certification.
• Experience within a DOE National Laboratory, university research institution, semiconductor facility, utility, or other highly regulated environment.
• Experience with non-listed equipment evaluations, laboratory research systems, and experimental electrical equipment.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, assessments, and program audits.

Why SLAC

This position provides an opportunity to support some of the world's most advanced scientific research facilities while helping protect personnel, property, and mission-critical operations. The Deputy Electrical Safety Officer will play a key role in shaping electrical safety culture, supporting operational excellence, and advancing safety performance across the Laboratory.