Worker Safety and Environment Division Director - Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL
About the Job
The Worker, Safety, and Environment (WSE) Division Director reports to the Sr. Director of Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) directorate and is responsible for managing the WSE division to support the Laboratory’s mission and enable exemplary safety performance aligned with the Laboratory’s strategic plan.
The WSE DD will provide leadership and a vision for the division, and as a member of the broader ESH leadership team, while establishing and leading a highly visible laboratory-wide integrated program of standards, procedures, policies, best practices, and management systems that encompass integrated safety management. The WSE DD also acts as a strategic partner to enable and assist laboratory line management in full implementation of ESH programs to ensure research is conducted safely. This role also provides direct management and supervision to the following groups: Environmental Programs, Occupational Health and Safety Programs and Deployed Safety Services Program.
Other key responsibilities include:
+ A key focus is on leading worker safety and environment programs, including environmental protection, safety training, and the functional areas as designated by 10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program: service subcontractor safety, firearms safety, explosives safety, pressure safety, electrical safety, industrial hygiene, biological safety, motor vehicle safety, chemical safety, and chronic beryllium disease prevention.
+ Develop mitigation plans to minimize risk of injuries or accidents, perform risk assessments, and assess effectiveness of safety programs.
+ Enable and foster a proactive and integrated safety culture that promotes safety improvement based on safety observations, assessments, open line feedback, risk reviews, trend analysis, metrics, and data to mitigate risk and identify hazards.
+ Lead the laboratory in the development, implementation, execution and continuous improvement of effective environmental safety and health programs and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
+ Provide support to the ESH Sr. Director in the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, and operational responsibilities.
+ Develop creative and innovative safety solutions within rules and regulations for emerging and new areas of research.
This description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Required knowledge, skills, and experience:
Leadership:
+ Comprehensive leadership and management skills necessary to define and implement the Laboratory’s strategic program and services.
+ Experience in management of multidisciplinary activities, including the ability to develop strategies to attract, develop and retain a high-performing, diverse staff.
+ Skill in building and sustaining consensus and collaboration among key stakeholders across the Laboratory complex including Executive and Senior Leaders.
+ Ability to drive change, including cultural impact.
+ Effective skill and approach to communicating issues with senior leadership and management to devise responsive, efficient business solutions to program-critical tasks, including demonstrated ability to present complex issues in clear, concise terms.
Technical:
+ Minimum of bachelor's degree in safety, science, engineering, or related field, and 10+ years of experience in the safety field, including supervisory roles and responsibilities.
+ Technical skills in at least one of the following functional areas: safety and health, occupational safety, and occupational health program development, maintenance, and implementation.
+ Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations.
+ Clear understanding of OSHA regulations and knowledge of 10 C.F.R. 851, Worker, Safety and Health Programs.
Operational excellence:
+ Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to work within regulatory guidelines, with internal and external contacts of varying level of expertise and authority, and to achieve assigned goals to the benefit of the organization and the Laboratory.
+ Ability to prioritize, plan, and deliver workflow in a time-sensitive environment, while maintaining the ability to remain flexible and adjust to changing situations.
+ Ability to resolve matters involving competing interests and goals of multiple constituencies.
+ Budget manager and steward of Lab resources.
+ Passion for the mission of the Lab.
+ Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
+ To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.
Job Family
Professional Technical (PT)
Job Profile
Health, Safety and Environment Leader 4
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
_As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._
_Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._
_All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
Interested in translating science into innovation? Build your career at Argonne.
At Argonne, we view the world from a different perspective. Our scientists and engineers conduct world-class research in clean energy, the environment, technology, national security and more. We’re finding creative ways to prepare the world for a better future.
To learn more about Argonne's benefits programs, amenities, and other employee programs, visit our main Careers (http://www.anl.gov/careers) site.
To learn more about the exciting science going on at Argonne, visit our Science and Technology (http://www.anl.gov/argonnes-science-and-technology) page.
To request a reasonable accommodation or for other application support, contact us anytime at careers@anl.gov or 630-252-2336.
The WSE DD will provide leadership and a vision for the division, and as a member of the broader ESH leadership team, while establishing and leading a highly visible laboratory-wide integrated program of standards, procedures, policies, best practices, and management systems that encompass integrated safety management. The WSE DD also acts as a strategic partner to enable and assist laboratory line management in full implementation of ESH programs to ensure research is conducted safely. This role also provides direct management and supervision to the following groups: Environmental Programs, Occupational Health and Safety Programs and Deployed Safety Services Program.
Other key responsibilities include:
+ A key focus is on leading worker safety and environment programs, including environmental protection, safety training, and the functional areas as designated by 10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program: service subcontractor safety, firearms safety, explosives safety, pressure safety, electrical safety, industrial hygiene, biological safety, motor vehicle safety, chemical safety, and chronic beryllium disease prevention.
+ Develop mitigation plans to minimize risk of injuries or accidents, perform risk assessments, and assess effectiveness of safety programs.
+ Enable and foster a proactive and integrated safety culture that promotes safety improvement based on safety observations, assessments, open line feedback, risk reviews, trend analysis, metrics, and data to mitigate risk and identify hazards.
+ Lead the laboratory in the development, implementation, execution and continuous improvement of effective environmental safety and health programs and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
+ Provide support to the ESH Sr. Director in the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, and operational responsibilities.
+ Develop creative and innovative safety solutions within rules and regulations for emerging and new areas of research.
This description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Required knowledge, skills, and experience:
Leadership:
+ Comprehensive leadership and management skills necessary to define and implement the Laboratory’s strategic program and services.
+ Experience in management of multidisciplinary activities, including the ability to develop strategies to attract, develop and retain a high-performing, diverse staff.
+ Skill in building and sustaining consensus and collaboration among key stakeholders across the Laboratory complex including Executive and Senior Leaders.
+ Ability to drive change, including cultural impact.
+ Effective skill and approach to communicating issues with senior leadership and management to devise responsive, efficient business solutions to program-critical tasks, including demonstrated ability to present complex issues in clear, concise terms.
Technical:
+ Minimum of bachelor's degree in safety, science, engineering, or related field, and 10+ years of experience in the safety field, including supervisory roles and responsibilities.
+ Technical skills in at least one of the following functional areas: safety and health, occupational safety, and occupational health program development, maintenance, and implementation.
+ Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations.
+ Clear understanding of OSHA regulations and knowledge of 10 C.F.R. 851, Worker, Safety and Health Programs.
Operational excellence:
+ Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to work within regulatory guidelines, with internal and external contacts of varying level of expertise and authority, and to achieve assigned goals to the benefit of the organization and the Laboratory.
+ Ability to prioritize, plan, and deliver workflow in a time-sensitive environment, while maintaining the ability to remain flexible and adjust to changing situations.
+ Ability to resolve matters involving competing interests and goals of multiple constituencies.
+ Budget manager and steward of Lab resources.
+ Passion for the mission of the Lab.
+ Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
+ To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.
Job Family
Professional Technical (PT)
Job Profile
Health, Safety and Environment Leader 4
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
_As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._
_Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._
_All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
Interested in translating science into innovation? Build your career at Argonne.
At Argonne, we view the world from a different perspective. Our scientists and engineers conduct world-class research in clean energy, the environment, technology, national security and more. We’re finding creative ways to prepare the world for a better future.
To learn more about Argonne's benefits programs, amenities, and other employee programs, visit our main Careers (http://www.anl.gov/careers) site.
To learn more about the exciting science going on at Argonne, visit our Science and Technology (http://www.anl.gov/argonnes-science-and-technology) page.
To request a reasonable accommodation or for other application support, contact us anytime at careers@anl.gov or 630-252-2336.
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