Safety Generalist

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL seeks an ESH Multi-Functional 1 to join the deployed safety team. You will serve as a two-way communicator between lab health, safety, and environmental programs and deployed divisions, tailoring safety execution to area needs and guiding work planning.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a physical science or related field, ability to learn safety software, and strong communication with scientists and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, engineering, or related field required.
• Basic knowledge of lab or industrial facilities.
• Willingness to explore risk-reduction methods with mentorship.
• Strong written and verbal communication with scientists and staff.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.
• Ability to learn safety applications and productivity software.
• Commitment to technical and safety domain growth.
• Know when to involve subject matter experts.
• Commitment to timely customer service at customer sites.
• Uphold Argonne’s core values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of deployed safety team interfacing with health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Collaborate with management and researchers to tailor safety program execution for divisions.
• Support work planning and act as a local safety resource with practical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with ESH policies, DOE orders, and OSHA regulations through coordination and guidance.
• Conduct reviews and consultations of plans, procedures, and JSA with input from mentors.
• Coordinate and monitor safety activities as part of a team.
• Contribute to the Directorate’s ESH/QA team in various roles under guidance of peers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical science / engineering / occupational health & safety / environmental engineering

Occupational Health & Safety degree preferred

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a vital member of the Laboratory’s deployed safety team, acting as a two-way communicator between Laboratory health, safety, and environmental programs and the deployed Division(s).
• Collaborate with line management, researchers, and workers to tailor the execution of safety programs and address area-specific safety needs in deployed Divisions.
• Provide support in work planning activities and act as a local safety professional resource, offering practical implementation solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Argonne’s environmental, safety, and health (ESH) policies, DOE orders, and OSHA regulations by offering coordination, guidance, and support.
• Conduct walkthroughs, reviews, and consultations of experimental/project plans, operating procedures, and job safety analyses with input from mentors and subject matter experts.
• Coordinate and monitor safety activities as part of a collaborative safety team.
• Contribute to the Directorate’s ESH/QA team in various functional roles, acting semi-independently under the guidance of an experienced peer.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in physical science, engineering, occupational health & safety, environmental engineering, or a related field. A degree in Occupational Health & Safety is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory, experimental, and/or industrial facilities and familiarity with supporting facility operations.
• Willingness to explore innovative methods for risk reduction, with guidance from specialists and mentors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with scientists, support staff, and occasionally management.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team, respecting and valuing varied perspectives.
• Ability to quickly learn and use safety-related Argonne web applications and common productivity software.
• Commitment to acquiring technical expertise and understanding the operational and safety challenges within the deployed Division(s).
• Ability to recognize when additional specialist knowledge is needed and to involve relevant experts as necessary.
• Commitment to providing timely and effective customer service, including a willingness to engage directly at the customer work location.
• Ability to model and uphold Argonne’s core values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Additional Qualifications

• Initiative toward certification in the ESH career field is encouraged.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development, particularly in acquiring competencies relevant to OSHA disciplines.

Job Family Professional Technical (PT)

Job Profile ESH Multi-Functional 1

Worker Type Regular

Time Type Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $57,764.00 - $93,600.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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