Environment, Safety, and Health Representative

About the Role

This position is in the Safety and Health Services Division as part of BNL’s Environment, Safety, and Health Directorate (ESHD). The selected candidate will serve as a deployed Environment, Safety, and Health Representative (ESHR) supporting Fundamental Interactions and Particles (FIP), Innovation, Science & Security (ISS), Environment, Safety & Health (ES&H), Computing and Data Sciences (C&DS), and the Balance of Plant (BOP). This hands-on role involves partnering with line management, scientific researchers, staff at all levels, and trade unions. Fieldwork may take place in various settings, including laboratories, construction sites, physical plants, and areas housing large experimental equipment.

Responsibilities

• Identification of job hazards, exposure evaluation, and development of controls.
• Preparation of written training material and job procedures.
• Preparation and presentation of briefings, toolboxes, classes, and seminars on environmental, health, and safety topics.
• Consultation on compliance with Department of Energy, OSHA, and national consensus standards and requirements.
• Conducting environmental, health, and safety inspections and tracking corrective actions.
• Conducting project design reviews, work planning, construction/experimental reviews, fabrication, and operations activity reviews.
• Use of equipment to inspect, test, monitor, and measure safe levels of environmental and safety hazards.
• Acting as a technical resource for general safety reviews, industrial hygiene monitoring, environmental compliance oversight, and chemical hazard awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, health sciences, occupational health and safety, or a closely related field.
• Coursework in safety engineering, occupational and environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, or public health.
• Three years of related work experience showing increasing independence in responsibility as an environmental, health, and safety professional.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental, health, and safety principles, practices, regulations, and requirements.
• Ability to present ideas and concepts orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of industrial and occupational safety/health programs, pertinent laws, employee training principles, and report preparation.
• Familiarity with mechanical systems and test equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Research and Development environment (preferred).
• Master’s degree in a related technical, scientific, engineering, or safety discipline (preferred).
• Eligibility for certification as Occupational Health and Safety Technologist, Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, or Certified Industrial Hygienist (preferred).
• Knowledge of RCRA large generator requirements and experience overseeing hazardous waste management (preferred).
• Experience with electrical safety, lock out tag out, fall protection, confined spaces, ladder safety, chemical safety, asbestos, noise, and respiratory protection (preferred).
• Familiarity with Federal, New York State, and Suffolk County environmental regulations (preferred).
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard (preferred).
• Experience with Spill/Emergency Response (preferred).

Additional Information

The position may require working after hours or occasional weekends to respond to emergency or non-emergency situations. This is a fully onsite position located at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.