We are looking for an Environment, Safety & Health (ES&H) Compliance and Assurance Analyst to support Sandia's Regulatory Support Program in its mission to enhance laboratory performance through continuous improvement and compliance with Department of Energy (DOE) requirements related to radiation protection, nuclear safety, and nuclear weapons quality. This pivotal role serves as an interface between Sandia and external oversight organizations, fostering confidence that laboratory operations are conducted safely, securely, and effectively.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to improve radiation protection, nuclear safety, and weapons quality performance across the organization through technical analyses, oversight activities, and issues management processes, requiring engagement with a broad and diverse customer base.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
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Review off-normal events for potential noncompliance with radiation protection, nuclear safety, weapons quality, worker safety and health, or other DOE requirements.
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Interpret and advise on compliance with the Price-Anderson Amendments Act (PAAA) and nuclear safety regulatory framework.
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Collaborate with organizations across Sandia to identify latent weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
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Conduct technical analyses utilizing event reports, assessment results, performance metrics, and other data sources to identify adverse trends and emerging risks.
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Communicate issues and potential regulatory risks to all levels of management and oversight, including the Laboratories Director, Associate Laboratories Directors, NNSA/SFO, DOE Office of Enforcement, and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
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Support regulatory oversight, enforcement, and inspection activities.
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Apply a system-level approach to improve laboratory and departmental processes, programs, and procedures.
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Develop strategies that assist management in proactively identifying and mitigating potential nuclear safety, radiation protection, and weapons quality concerns.
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Lead change by applying technical judgment to establish methodologies and approaches for resolving complex and unusual problems.
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Utilize customer service skills and a consultative approach when providing guidance and recommendations based on requirements, risk, and operational circumstances.
The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.
