Deputy Electrical Safety Officer

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Work under consultative or self-initiated direction to develop, implement, and maintain programs, systems, and procedures necessary to ensure the overall safety and health of employees and the community.
• Act as a lead or technical expert, providing functional direction and training in the overall application of health and safety programs.
• Conduct comprehensive, independent compliance assurance reviews of environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures; prepare accompanying management reports, documentation, and evaluations.
• Monitor and prevent potential hazards and unsafe conditions that could be present in the work area.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions in the work place.
• Recommend and implement improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize the hazard potential.
• May lead a team responsible for developing and implementing environmental and/or safety programs.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in arts/science in related allied/scientific field.

Minimum Experience

Seven years progressively responsible experience in occupational safety and health, emergency response/management, environmental science, and/or allied/scientific field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to conduct effective health and safety surveys, quantitative and qualitative exposure/risk assessments, and most complex data analyses; ability to provide recommendations for exposure/risk control.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences; ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of and interpret specific government agency requirements (statutes, regulations, licenses, and permits) and university policies.
• Working knowledge of the scientific and technical aspects of various regulatory requirements and potential impact on assigned work area(s).
• Demonstrated supervisory/coaching expertise.

Driver License Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License.
• Ability to drive day or night.
• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.