Manager, Safety Engineering

Overview

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.

Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management.

The mission of the Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Division is to minimize risks, assure compliance with regulatory standards, and promote a culture of safety, health, and environmental stewardship.

EHS&S focuses on reducing environmental impact, promoting employee health, preventing workplace incidents, and safeguarding physical and information security. Core functions include risk assessment, safety training, environmental stewardship, health monitoring, emergency preparedness, and implementing security measures. EHS&S fosters a culture of safety, maintainability, and continuous improvement, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational resilience.

The Worker Safety and Health Program is seeking a motivated and experienced leader to head our Safety Systems Engineering team. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring a commitment to a Monday through Friday work week. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, supporting cutting-edge science and contributing to a vital safety program.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting cutting-edge science by leading and enhancing our worker safety engineering programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering a robust safety culture through both leadership and active demonstration.

Key areas of focus include:

• Lead and manage the Safety Engineering team, fire protection engineering, pressure and ventilation systems, safety systems, electrical safety, and cryogens.
• Establish and implement worker safety engineering programs, ensuring the highest standards of safety for employees, visitors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Provide direct technical assistance in identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards.
• Conduct thorough quality reviews, assessments, analysis, and hazard mitigations.
• Interface effectively with staff and management at all levels, as well as external stakeholders including DOE-PNSO line management and Environmental Safety & Health (EHS&S) staff.
• Champion a strong safety culture through active participation, mentorship, and effective communication.
• Lead process safety conversations and conduct a variety of safety-related analysis.

This role involves developing and implementing Worker Safety & Health (WS&H) programs, with an emphasis on compliance to regulations such as 10 CFR 851 and NFPA codes. The Safety Engineering Manager will lead a team of specialists, including:

• Fire Protection Engineers (FPE)
• Mechanical Engineers (ME) specializing in ventilation and pressure safety
• Electrical Safety Subject Matter Experts (SME) / Delegated Authority Having Jurisdiction

Interactions and cross organizational engagement occur on a daily basis to include facilities, construction, project management, research, and others. This role works frequently in the field discussing Safety Engineering needs for the variety of projects within our PNNL portfolio.

• Develop and Implement Safety Programs:
  Lead, implement, and assess comprehensive worker safety and health (WS&H) programs.
• Lead and Mentor a High-Performing Team:
  Provide technical leadership and professional development to a team of engineers and specialists, offering coaching, mentorship, and fostering their career growth.
• Hazard Identification and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Establish systems and procedures to identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards, conducting risk assessments and recommending mitigation strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
• Analysis and Assessment:
  Lead and conduct various safety analyses, assessments, and evaluations of system designs,…