About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
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What Your Job Will Be Like:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fire Protection Engineering Program Project Lead with a specialization in Hazardous Materials to join our dynamic engineering team. This role requires a deep understanding of hazardous material regulations, engineering principles, and project management skills to ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency in all related processes.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Lead and manage engineering projects related to hazardous materials, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.
- Stay abreast of federal, state, and local regulations regarding hazardous materials and ensure all projects and operations comply with these standards.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments for projects involving hazardous materials, identifying potential risks, and developing mitigation strategies.
- Develop and implement safety protocols and emergency response procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Work closely with other departments, including Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Operations, and R&D, to coordinate project activities and ensure a cohesive approach to hazardous material management.
- Provide training and guidance to team members and other employees on best practices for hazardous material handling and safety.
- Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, risk assessments, compliance reports, and training materials.
- Continuously evaluate processes and procedures related to hazardous materials, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing changes to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including senior management, regulatory agencies, and project teams, regarding project status, risks, and compliance issues.
The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.
Salary Range:
$114,000 - $227,500
*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require:
- Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
- 3 years of experience with fire protection engineering and hazardous materials projects or oversight.
- Experience with applying hazardous material regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA).
- Experience in conducting dust hazards analysis.
- Experience with NFPA Standards 33, 400, 484, 652, 704, or 801.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOE Q-level security clearance.
Qualifications We Desire:
- Active NFPA committe member.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct risk assessments and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Proficient in project management software and tools.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
About Our Team:
The Building and Fire Safety Department at Sandia National Laboratories is a DOE Safety Management program that uses technical knowledge of risk-based analysis, fire dynamics, building construction and national consensus standards to implement a comprehensive corporate fire protection program so that Sandia's mission can be enabled while protecting Sandia workers, the environment, the public and DOE property from fire-related events .
Posting Duration:
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance:
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
Job ID: 694809
Job Family: EN
Regular/Temporary Position: R
Full/Part-Time Status: F