Electrical Safety Officer

Socket.dev; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 243,560,000 - 272,214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

Compa Industries is seeking an Electrical Safety Officer (Subject Matter Expert) to support Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM. This 100% onsite role involves leading the electrical safety program in a high-consequence nuclear/DOE environment.

You will ensure safe electrical practices, conduct investigations, and guide engineers and field teams while maintaining compliance with NFPA, OSHA, IEEE, and DOE standards. DOE Q clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
• Strong electrical safety background (NFPA 70 & 70E)
• 7+ years of electrical field experience or equivalent
• Willing to work 100% onsite in a nuclear/DOE environment
• Experience in commercial, industrial, or DOE environments
• Ability to pass Radiological Worker II training

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary authority for electrical safety and administer the Electrical Safety Program
• Support construction and field teams by ensuring proper implementation of electrical safe work practices
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Perform field inspections to identify and mitigate electrical hazards
• Lead reviews of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Integrated Work Documents (IWDs)
• Develop and improve electrical safety procedures, policies, and standards
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, planners, and field personnel
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, OSHA, IEEE, and DOE standards
• Evaluate systems and equipment for electrical safety compliance

Skills

Electrical safety

Hazard assessments

Clear communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

None

Job description

Subject Matter Expert 1 (Electrical Safety Officer)

Compa Industries is seeking qualified candidates for an Electrical Safety Officer position supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary: $85/hr – $95/hr
Location: 100% Onsite – Los Alamos, NM (TA-51 / TA-55)
Schedule: 4/10s (multiple shifts available – days/nights/weekends)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance required
Per Diem: Available for eligible candidates

Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Applicants must meet all requirements below or will not be considered:

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
• Strong electrical safety background (NFPA 70 & 70E required)
• 7+ years of electrical field experience or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Willing to work 100% onsite in a nuclear/DOE environment

Impact

The Electrical Safety Officer plays a critical role in ensuring safe execution of electrical work across high-consequence nuclear and construction environments at LANL. You will serve as the subject matter expert for electrical safety, directly influencing field operations, compliance, and hazard mitigation across multiple teams and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary authority for electrical safety and administer the Electrical Safety Program
• Support construction and field teams by ensuring proper implementation of electrical safe work practices
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Perform field inspections to identify and mitigate electrical hazards
• Lead reviews of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Integrated Work Documents (IWDs)
• Develop and improve electrical safety procedures, policies, and standards
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, planners, and field personnel
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, OSHA, IEEE, and DOE standards
• Evaluate systems and equipment for electrical safety compliance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 7 years of electrical field experience (or equivalent)
• Deep knowledge of NFPA 70 / NFPA 70E (critical requirement)
• Experience working in commercial, industrial, or DOE environments
• Strong background in electrical inspections, hazard assessments, and code compliance
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly across teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to pass Radiological Worker II training

Preferred Background

• DOE, NNSA, or nuclear facility experience
• Licensed electrician (Inside Wireman, Journeyman, or similar)
• Experience supporting construction or facility operations in regulated environments
• Familiarity with low voltage AC/DC systems and industrial electrical applications

Work Environment

• High-consequence nuclear facility setting (TA-51 / TA-55)
• Field-based role with direct interaction with craft, engineers, and project teams
• Rotating shifts may include days, nights, and weekends
• Opportunity for long-term extension and potential conversion

Why This Role

This is a high-impact opportunity to step into a lead electrical safety role at one of the nation’s most critical national security laboratories. You will directly influence safety culture, compliance, and mission success while working alongside top-tier engineering and construction teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compa Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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