ESH Coordinator

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated ESH Coordinator to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Fermilab in Batavia, Il.

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The LBNF/DUNE Near Site ESH Coordinator organizationally reports to the LBNF/DUNE Project ESH Manager at Fermilab but is responsible to coordinate very closely with the LBNF Near Site Conventional Facilities (NSCF) Project Manager, Construction Coordinators, and other members of the Near Site Conventional Facilities, Beamline, and Near Detector team members. Under limited direction, this position has responsibility to support and provide oversight for the Fermilab ESH program at the LBNF Near Site in Batavia, IL and its implementation by the designated Subcontractors.

• Develop, drafts, monitors, and provides document control for the ESH policies, programs and standards and assures compliance with respect to all applicable regulations, requirements and orders.
• Initiate Division/Section specific ESH policies and procedures either to ensure compliance with Laboratory policies or to address specific issues within the Division, Section or Center.
• Act as the ESH and expert or lead person for Division/Section/Center projects and programs.
• Serve on a laboratory ESH subcommittee or subcommittee ad hoc groups; develops and implements Laboratory ESH and policies by being an active participant in the activities of the subcommittee or an ad hoc group.
• May serve as chair of the subcommittee or chair Division/ Section/Center committees or projects.
• Supervise or conduct ESH and audits, site inspections, incident investigations and monitors trend analysis in order to identify improvements to implement.
• Review engineering documents for compliance with applicable codes and standards. Reviews are not limited to drawings, and the applicable codes and standards are not limited to ESH.
• Submit reports to management as required and requested based on analysis of Lab's ESH and organizational performance.
• Lead in the development of the Division/Section/Center ES&H contractor assurance programs and ensures compliance.
• Provide daily support and oversight to the NSCF Construction Manager Advisor (CMa) Field ESH Coordinators and the Subcontractor ESH Managers.
• Assist in the development of the LBNF construction site work planning and control process including support in the development of the Hazard Analysis (HA) process with the multiple Subcontractors at the Near Site.
• Initiate, perform, and document jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors, corrective actions, and lessons learned. This necessitates the ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and facilitate the implementation of corrective behaviors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders ESH related inquiries at the Near Site.
• Provide daily support and oversight to the Beamline and Near Detector installation management teams.
• Other assigned duties 
• Abide by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

• Master's degree in ESH and discipline or related field and 10+ years of experience; or Bachelor's Degree and 15+ years of experience or High School diploma, technical certifications and 20 years applicable experience

• At least 10 to 20 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Managerial, Environmental Protection, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. 
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance. 
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS:

One of the following certifications preferred: 

• Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified 
• Environmental Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Construction Health and Safety Technician, 
• Certified ES&H Trainer, Certified Health Physicist, ASQ certifications, or other appropriate certification

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final. 

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia, IL location.

Please note that federal contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace. Regardless of state laws permitting medical or recreational marijuana use, employees working under federal contracts may be subject to federal requirements that prohibit marijuana use.