Electrical Code Inspector (ECI) Section Manager

About the Role

As the Electrical Code Inspector Lead, you will oversee a team of qualified electrical professionals, ensuring site-wide electrical safety and code compliance. This role serves as the Electrical Safety Contractor Authority Having Jurisdiction (ESCAHJ), advising leadership and directing the electrical safety program in alignment with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of electrical code inspectors; establish work assignments commensurate with technical complexity.
• Lead personnel activities including hiring recommendations, performance evaluations, work scheduling, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Serve as the ESCAHJ, advising Infrastructure and Safety Directors on all electrical safety matters.
• Act as the technical authority for system modifications, reviewing and approving work/maintenance packages affecting assigned systems.
• Direct the flow-down of NFPA 70E requirements into the Electrical Safety Manual, Infrastructure Directorate Work Instructions, and operational procedures.
• Establish and maintain short- and long-term strategic plans for electrical safety and code compliance programs.
• Maintain configuration control over electrical systems/facilities, including operational diagrams, data sheets, and component labeling.
• Identify and request corrective, preventive, and modification/betterment maintenance; request engineering support to maintain facility operability and compliance.
• Coordinate functional resources to support utility-related facility issues and ensure timely work execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering to develop and validate system alignment procedures, shutdown requests, and complex Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) plans.
• Execute special assignments and duties as directed by the Infrastructure Senior Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or a combination of at least 15 years of completed education and/or relevant experience for applicants without a bachelor's degree.
• Must meet Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A requirements: High School diploma and 3 years nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative. DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently holds a Master or Journeyman Electrician license.
• In-depth working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) and NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace).
• Current International Code Council (ICC) or International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Electrical Code Inspector Certification.
• Demonstrated experience in the safe operation and maintenance of low- and high-voltage electrical distribution systems (up to 115 kV), including switchgear, emergency generators, uninterruptible power system (UPS) systems, and transfer switches.
• Practical experience with high-voltage switching operations.
• Expert knowledge of Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout) standards under 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.

Additional Information

Requires a Q clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph. Medical requirements may apply. Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random drug testing.