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Radiological Safety Engineer – Brookhaven National Laboratory

Position Description:

The Radiological Safety Engineer will provide radiological engineering and health physics support to laboratory departments and divisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide engineering support and oversight to the Laboratory in the areas of Accelerator safety and Radiological Safety.
  • Support the development of Safety Assessment Documents (SADs), Accelerator Safety Envelopes (ASEs), and procedures needed to ensure safe accelerator commissioning and operations.
  • System Engineering reviews for radiation protection aspects during design, operation, and maintenance of BNL accelerators and associated systems.
  • Review engineering designs for new or modified accelerator/radiological facilities.
  • Participate as a member on organizational radiation safety committees.
  • Participate as a member of the Laboratory’s Safety Basis/Nuclear Safety Sub-Committee.
  • Participate as a member of Internal Readiness Reviews (IRRs) and Accelerator Readiness Reviews (ARRs).
  • Perform documented assessments of key accelerator safety programs such as Configuration Management (CM), Unreviewed Safety Issue (USI) Process, and hazard identification as a part of BNL’s Contractor Assurance Program.
  • Analyze and review Radioactive Waste Control data packages.
  • Network with other DOE contractor accelerator safety professionals.

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Staff ES&H Engineer – Brookhaven National Laboratory

Position Description:

The candidate will serve as an Environment, Safety and Health Representative (ESHR) to advocate and provide technical resources on matters of the environment, health and safety.

This hands-on position involves partnering with line management representatives, employees, senior staff and trade unions. Fieldwork venues include: laboratories (chemical, biological, physical, nanomaterials, etc.); construction sites; physical plants (infrastructure and maintenance) and large experimental equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Identification of job hazards, exposure evaluation and development of controls; preparation of written training material and job procedures.
  • Preparation and presentation of briefings, classes and seminars on environmental, health and safety topics; consultation with others on compliance with Department of Energy, OSHA and national consensus standards and requirements.
  • Conducting environmental, health and safety inspections and tracking remedial efforts; and conducting project design reviews, work planning, construction/experimental reviews, fabrication and operations activity reviews.
  • Requires use of equipment designed to inspect, test, monitor and measure safe levels of environmental and safety hazards.
  • Work locations may include: chemical laboratory, research, clinical facilities; construction projects; roof work; and field conditions in or adjacent to chemical, radiological, biological and/or hazardous material work areas.
  • As the Environment, Safety, and Health Representative, the candidate will act as a technical resource to recommend and conduct: general safety reviews (e.g., fall protection, scaffolds, etc); industrial hygiene monitoring for health and safety compliance (e.g., chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic stressors); general environmental compliance oversight with a focus on RCRA and other regulated wastes in laboratory settings, and chemical hazard awareness for hazardous and flammable chemicals in laboratories and other areas.

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Construction Safety Specialist – Port Authority

Responsibilities:
Under the direct Supervision of the Supervisor, Construction and Fire Safety, the selected
candidate will perform responsible technical duties essential to ensuring that contractors are
conducting activities in compliance with federal, state and local safety and fire safety regulations
therefore eliminating hazardous practices and conditions, and ensuring fire safety programs and
standards are properly adhered to at the Port Authority and PATH constructions sites including
but not limited to major construction projects at JFK Airport, Newark International Airport,
LaGuardia Airport, PATH, GWB and the WTC.
The Construction Safety Specialist will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring OSHA, FDNY, and NYCDOB specified or accepted safety procedures are followed
    by construction contractors.
  • Evaluating from a safety engineering viewpoint the overall conduct, effectiveness, and
    efficiency of Port Authority construction safety programs and reporting findings and
    recommendations for construction work at various Port Authority/PATH facilities.
  • Investigating construction incidents and accidents, determining causes, and making
    recommendations to prevent recurrences, providing professional and technical advice and
    assistance to other departments on issues relating to accident prevention.
  • Interact with Port Authority insurance brokers, and underwriters and loss control
    representatives.
  • As necessary, respond to emergencies, incidents, and crises at all facilities 24-7-365 to
    provide construction safety and fire protection expertise.
  • The position requires frequent travel, in all types of weather, to all Port Authority facilities
    and working hours that include early morning, late evening and weekend shifts to respond to
    emergencies and safety related events. The Agency Safety Management group also supports
    the Port Authority Emergency Operations Center (PAEOC) and because of this
    organizational responsibility when the PAEOC is activated there is a requirement for this
    position to work twelve-hour shifts during the day and overnight depending on
    circumstances.
    Qualifications:
    Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in construction safety conducting investigations and
    accident prevention at construction sites or related field
  • The successful candidate will also be subject to a comprehensive background check, must
    pass a fingerprint based criminal history records check in order to obtain an airport Security
    Identification Display Area (SIDA) credential. The candidate must be able to maintain SIDA
    credentials throughout your employment in this position.
  • Minimum of High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license.
    Desired:
    Ideal candidates will present the following profile:
  • Bachelor’s degree or some college credits in Construction Management, Construction Safety,
    Fire Protection, etc.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA Construction Industry Regulations and Safety Programs
    and NYCDOB Regulations.
  • Familiarity with National Fire Codes, NFPA standards, NYC Fire Codes, Rules of the City of
    NY and FDNY operations and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze incident and accident reports and conduct investigations to
    determine causes.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with OSHA and FDNY inspectors, construction
    inspectors, construction management and safety personnel and to work effectively with
    contractors.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively evaluate contractor construction safety and fire safety
    programs and to make technical recommendations based upon findings.
  • Must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to work overtime and be available on call.
  • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
  • Excellent oral and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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Senior Safety Engineer – Port Authority

Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Safety Management, the selected candidate will be
responsible to critically evaluate operational conditions at Port Authority facilities; identify and
characterize potential safety conditions; establish recommendations for improvements, develop
safety procedures and standards, evaluate safety programs, provide technical advice on accident
prevention, evaluate and recommend new safety initiatives and equipment necessary to enhance
the overall Port Authority safety program, generate statistical reports review and interpret safety
regulations, prepare reports on assigned special projects. Coordinate emergency evacuation
programs for Port Authority facilities and provide emergency evacuation training to Agency
personnel as required. Participate in Safety Committee meetings at various facilities throughout
the agency. Must be willing to learn and become proficient in the use of the safety
software/technology initiatives managed by Agency Safety Management.
The successful candidate will also be responsible to review contract and drawing specifications
to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety standards and Port Authority Rules
and Regulations. Reviews of the Agency Contractor Safety Program, Safety Logs, and Training
records to ensure compliance with OSHA standards are also performed. Knowledge of and
experience with reviews of Health and Safety Plans and Safety Programs (HASPs) is highly
desirable. The successful candidate also provides safety and technical advice and guidance at
pre-construction meetings, major projects weekly safety & progress meetings to monitor Agency
Safety Performance and evaluate compliance with the applicable Regulations and Standards.
The position requires travel to all Port Authority facilities and work hours on occasion may
include early morning, late evening, and weekend shifts to respond to emergencies and safety
related events. Due to operational demands with the high level of construction activities Agency
wide this position will involve both facility and office work to ensure timely reviews of Health
and Safety Plans are made to ensure Agency targets are met and support provided to our
facilities, tenants and contractors.
Qualifications:
Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Engineering OR a related field from an accredited college or
    university, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 2 years’ safety experience
  • Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.
    Desired:
    Ideal candidates will present the following profile:
  • Practical safety experience.
  • Experience conducting Health and Safety Plan Reviews.
  • Working knowledge of eBuilder project management software.
  • Working knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
  • Ability to interpret regulations and prepare safety programs to ensure compliance with
    regulations.
  • Demonstrated experience in problem solving and project management.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, multitask and work independently to complete tasks.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of both US DOL OSHA Construction and General Industry
    Regulations, industry best practice Safety Programs and NYCDOB Regulations.
  • Familiarity with National Fire Codes, NFPA standards, NYC Fire Codes, Rules of the City of
    NY.
  • Demonstrated ability to critically analyze incident and accident reports and conduct
    investigations to determine causes.
  • Must be able to work overtime, both scheduled and on an emergency basis and available for
    weekend on call.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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  • The successful candidate will be subject to a comprehensive background check, must pass a
    fingerprint based criminal history records check in order to obtain an airport Security
    Identification Display (SIDA) credential. The candidate must be able to maintain SIDA
    credentials throughout your employment in this position.