Field ESH Coordinator IV (3 Year Term)

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

The LBNF/DUNE Field ESH Coordinator organizationally reports to
the LBNF/DUNE Project ESH Deputy Manager but is responsible to coordinate very closely with the LBNF/DUNE Far Detector & Cryogenics (FDC) Project Manager and the FDC Installation Manager. The Field ESH Coordinator also works together with the systems engineering team and managers and
engineers in the FDC subproject.  Under limited direction, this position has responsibility to support execution of the Fermilab ESH program for FDC at SURF. 

This position is based in Lead, South Dakota. 

What your day-to-day as an ESH Coordinator at Fermilab will look like:

• Work 1 mile underground, with rotating two 10-hour shifts/day, 4 days per week and a weekend shift.
•  The shift schedule is subject to change throughout various work phases.
• Cooperatively monitor the project’s ESH policies and procedures for LBNF and DUNE subprojects to assure compliance with project, Fermilab, and SURF requirements and all applicable local, state and federal regulations, requirements and standards and all Department of Energy (DOE) orders.
• Initiate, perform and document daily jobsite inspections with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors and corrective actions, and lessons learned.  This necessitates the ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and facilitate the implementation of corrections/behaviors. 
• Assist ESH matters in project plans, including strategizing technical solutions and alternatives on ESH matters.
• Assist in the development of the LBNF/DUNE construction and detector installation work planning and control process including support in the development of the Build Plan and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) process with the Far Detector & Cryogenics team.
• Support ESH program audits, incident investigations, and monitors trend analysis in order to identify areas of concern and implement improvements. 
• Report ESH issues including incidents, injuries, and near miss incidents to the LBNF/DUNE Deputy ESH Manager. Support of compliance with accident/incident reporting and investigation requirements.
• Prepare reports for LBNF/DUNE Deputy ESH Manager based upon observations, interpretation of data, and current regulations. Routinely interacts with Fermilab, SURF, DOE, project staff, and stakeholders on ESH issues.
• Provide guidance and interpretations on ESH matters and issues relating to LBNF/DUNE construction and installation activities to the LBNF/DUNE Deputy ESH Manager and the Installation Managers.
• Participate as a member of the weekly ESH Stakeholders meeting.  
• Participate in the start of shift daily work planning meetings.
• Participate in the weekly FDC Planning Meetings. 
• Participate in weekly ESH facility walkthroughs which can include with Project, Fermilab, SURF, and DOE ESH oversight staff. 
• Abide by, and is responsible for, performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position and the work being performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in ESH and/or QA discipline or related field and a minimum of 7+ years of experience 

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Working knowledge of policies, regulations, specifications, and requirements governing health and safety, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Strong knowledge in formalized work planning and control processes including a task driven hazard analysis process.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience with the Incident tracking databases.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures. Good interpersonal, communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment. 
• Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends are expected).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills to enable effective interaction with project, Fermilab, and stakeholder personnel.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
• Ability to use MS Office and document management systems.
• Ability to work independently. 

This role is eligible for relocation assistance or referral bonus. 

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Lead, SD project location.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits 

Why Fermilab: 
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

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