Electrical Safety Engineer - Brookhaven National Laboratory

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) was recently chosen as the building site for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a one-of-a-kind nuclear physics research facility.  The EIC will be a discovery machine for unlocking the secrets of the “glue” that binds the building blocks of visible matter in the universe. The machine design is based on the existing and highly optimized RHIC Ion-Ion collider.   It will consist of two intersecting accelerators, one producing an intense beam of electrons, the other a beam of protons or heavier atomic nuclei which are steered into collisions.  Beyond sparking scientific discoveries in a new frontier of fundamental physics, the Electron-Ion Collider will trigger technological breakthroughs that have broad-ranging impact on human health and national challenges.

Position Description

BNL’s Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) seeks an Electrical Safety Engineer to work with other electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and technicians developing and writing workplans, work permits, and other safety related documents for the EIC.  The EIC Rapid Cycling Synchrotron, Electron Storage Ring, and Hadron Ring, use high current electromagnets that run in DC mode, ramped mode, and fast pulsed mode with various power supply types and cable types, both high and low voltage.  This Electrical Safety Engineer will be required to understand the hazards associated with this equipment during the work planning process to ensure the safety of the engineers and technicians working on this equipment.  This engineer will also work closely with safety personnel to be sure all NEC codes are strictly enforced and all job planning processes are completed before any job begins.  This engineer will also become an Electrical Equipment Inspector (EEI). This EEI will be responsible for inspecting any equipment that is designed and built at EIC to be sure it passes all of the BNL safety rules. This engineer will be trained as a lockout tagout evaluator. A lockout tagout evaluator will train other engineers and technicians to be allowed to perform lockout tagout. We seek an individual with a background in the electrical safety regulations and practices that apply to an industrial complex.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead job planning for all electrical work ensuring execution in accordance with BNL and EIC ES&H policy and procedures.

• Perform weekly worker oversights.

• Perform biweekly Lockout tagout observations.

• Be present in the field as much as possible observing the work performed and be ready to give advice on how to improve safety during the task at hand.

• Ensure all workers training requirements are completed before any work is performed.

• Become an expert in all of the required BNL safety related documentation.

• Work closely with the EIC safety department.

• Perform as one of the EIC Electrical Equipment Inspectors for new equipment and support electrical safety related to rack mounted and standalone electrical equipment.

• Perform as a Lockout Tagout Evaluator.

• Become trained as a Work Control Coordinator/ Independent Electrical Work Reviewer.

• Plan all removal, installation and testing jobs and maintain all of the associated paperwork.

• Participate in safety reviews of EIC systems including the cable tray system as well as power supply, vacuum, instrumentation and magnet systems.

• Provide safety status reports on these projects through to completion.

• Maintain an environment conducive to openness, collaboration, and respect for all.