Subject Matter Expert 2 (Senior Electrical Safety Officer)

Compa Industries; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 128,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Compa Industries is seeking a Senior Electrical Safety Officer (Subject Matter Expert 2) for full-time work at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The role leads the LANL Electrical Safety Program, guides employees and project teams, conducts incident investigations, and performs field inspections to mitigate electrical hazards.

Required are a BS degree with 7+ years of field experience, advanced NFPA 70E knowledge, and experience with electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 7+ years of field experience or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical safety standards, particularly NFPA 70E.
• Experience in electrical engineering applications including low voltage AC/DC systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and common PC software tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex data clearly.
• Able to pass Radiological Worker II training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead contact and administrator of the LANL Electrical Safety Program.
• Provide direct electrical safety guidance to employees, project managers, and field personnel.
• Conduct thorough incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform field inspections to detect and mitigate electrical hazards.
• Lead technical reviews of Integrated Work Documents (IWDs) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) plans.
• Develop and revise codes, specifications, and safety standards for electrical systems.
• Provide high-level technical problem-solving support to engineers and scientists.
• Evaluate equipment and services for compliance with electrical safety requirements.
• Perform detailed calculations of incident severity using established electrical formulas.
• Draft, update, and enforce LANL electrical safety policies and design standards.

Skills

Electrical safety

Field experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Los Alamos, NM 87544

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $93.00 - $100.00 per hour

Travel Percentage: None

Position: Senior Electrical Safety Officer (Subject Matter Expert 2)

Client: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Security Clearance: Must obtain and maintain DOE Q-level security clearance

Work Schedule: Full-time

Salary: $93/hr - $100/hr

Mandatory Experience Requirement

• U.S. Citizenship is required for DOE Q-level clearance eligibility.
• Minimum education/experience: BS degree and 7 years of field experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of NFPA 70E, and strong familiarity with NFPA, IEEE, and OSHA electrical safety standards.

Impact

As a Senior Electrical Safety Officer at LANL, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing a strong culture of electrical safety at one of the nation’s most advanced research and development laboratories. Your expertise will help ensure safe practices in support of vital scientific and national security missions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the lead contact and administrator of the LANL Electrical Safety Program.
• Provide direct electrical safety guidance to employees, project managers, and field personnel.
• Conduct thorough incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform field inspections to detect and mitigate electrical hazards.
• Lead technical reviews of Integrated Work Documents (IWDs) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) plans.
• Develop and revise codes, specifications, and safety standards for electrical systems.
• Provide high-level technical problem-solving support to engineers and scientists.
• Evaluate equipment and services for compliance with electrical safety requirements.
• Perform detailed calculations of incident severity using established electrical formulas.
• Draft, update, and enforce LANL electrical safety policies and design standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 7+ years of field experience, or equivalent education/experience combination.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical safety standards, particularly NFPA 70E.
• Experience in electrical engineering applications including low voltage AC/DC systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and common PC software tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex data clearly.
• Able to pass Radiological Worker II training.

Desired Skills

• Prior experience working in DOE or high-security environments.
• Knowledge of LANL-specific electrical systems and safety procedures.
• Expertise in incident analysis and safety auditing.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Compa Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.