Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking to hire a Group Manager for the SRNL Safety & Health (S&H) organization. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing and implementing S&H programs and initiatives. This role involves ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship, and leading a team of S&H professionals.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive S&H programs, policies, and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements and company standards.
- Oversee and manage S&H audits, inspections, and assessments to identify potential risks and ensure adherence to S&H regulations and best practices.
- Lead and mentor a team of S&H professionals, providing direction, support, and performance feedback.
- Collaborate with various departments to integrate S&H considerations into business operations and decision-making processes.
- Monitor and analyze S&H performance metrics and trends and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
- Ensure timely reporting and communication of S&H incidents, near-misses, and corrective actions to relevant stakeholders.
- Stay current with federal, state, and local S&H regulations and industry standards, and communicate changes to the organization.
- Coordinate and deliver S&H training programs to employees at all levels, ensuring awareness and understanding of S&H policies and procedures.
- Promote a culture of safety, sustainability, and health through proactive engagement and education initiatives.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external regulatory agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders regarding S&H matters.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related field and 8+ years of experience in S&H field and/or programs roles or Master's degree and 6+ years of experience.
- In-depth knowledge of S&H regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and implement strategic plans for S&H programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in S&H management or serving in a lead role preferred.
- Active DOE Clearance
- Experience working in a National Laboratory
About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the
“About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
