Electrical Safety Manager/Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction

Your role

• Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.

• Participate in the hiring process that ensures positions are staffed with personnel who possess the appropriate education and experience and who can be successful in meeting training and qualification requirements that ensure personnel are appropriately indoctrinated and trained to the necessary competence level for performing their duties.

• Manages the activities, professional development, and performance of personnel performing work within their respective department.

• Maintains knowledge and interprets requirements of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70); Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E), National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2); 29 CFR 1910, Subpart S; 29 CFR 1926, Subparts K and V; DOE Order 6430.1A, General Design Criteria; and other applicable codes, regulations, and standards.

• Approves electrical equipment, wiring methods, electrical installations, and utilization equipment for compliance; coordinates these functions with ES&H management and DOE area or field office.

• Permits alternate methods where it is assured that equivalent objectives can be achieved by establishing and maintaining effective safety equal to or exceeding established codes, regulations, and standards.

• Maintains Configuration Management on Electrical Equipment.

• Manages and implements the Electrical Safety and Unlisted Equipment Approval programs.

• Evaluates and approves equipment not Listed or Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory; determines if equipment designed, built, and tested according to specific nationally recognized standards (e.g., UL 508A) is safe for its intended use.

• Certifies AHJ Inspectors and Qualified Electrical Workers; approves qualification requirements, including current Electrical AHJ recognized electrical inspection certification, or AHJ-approved education and experience; provides electrical training guidance.

• Serves as electrical subject matter expert on all design, procurement, construction, installation, testing, and safety matters.

• Consults with cognizant experts in other areas before a decision is reached on items outside electrical expertise, such as fire, nuclear safety, ES&H, etc.

• Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the Isotek Safety Culture.