Job Description

Electrical Safety Officer (Subject Matter Expert – SME 2)

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an Electrical Safety Officer (SME) position at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary: $92 - $100/HR

Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico (ON-SITE)

Citizenship: US citizenship required

Work Schedule: 4-10s

Clearance: Q clearance required (Preferred at time of hire; must be able to obtain and maintain)

🛑 IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Due to the technical complexity and security sensitivity of this role, only candidates with direct, hands-on electrical safety experience in DOE, NNSA, or nuclear Category II/III environments will be considered.

This position supports time-critical mission operations and requires candidates who can operate independently without ramp-up training.

Impact

This position is vital in maintaining the highest safety standards at LANL's TA-55 and TA-50 facilities. The SME will play a pivotal role in supporting mission-critical national security projects by overseeing and enhancing the Electrical Safety Program. As a Subject Matter Expert, your insights and leadership will directly impact operational safety and regulatory compliance in high-risk environments.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Administer and manage the LANL Electrical Safety Program.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all electrical safety-related inquiries.
• Provide advanced electrical safety support to construction projects, collaborating with project managers, planners, and field professionals.
• Conduct electrical incident investigations, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions.
• Perform electrical hazard inspections in various workplace conditions.
• Review Integrated Work Documents (IWDs) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Develop and refine policies, procedures, and design standards related to electrical safety.
• Support engineers and scientists in solving complex technical issues.
• Evaluate equipment and services for compliance with safety standards.
• Calculate electrical severity scores for incident assessments.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant field experience (or equivalent combination).
• Demonstrated experience working at a DOE/Category II Nuclear Facility .
• Advanced understanding of NFPA 70E, OSHA, IEEE standards, and electrical safety protocols.
• Ability to pass Radiological Worker II training and work in radiation areas.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Physical ability to navigate complex field environments.

Desired Skills

• Prior experience working at a DOE Category II Nuclear Facility.
• Direct experience supporting electrical safety in large-scale construction environments.
• Previous work involving TA-55 and TA-50 or similar high-security installations.

Education and Experience Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 7 years of field experience, preferably in a DOE or high-security setting.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, COMPA has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career—build the future—with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

COMPA's policy may disqualify applicants with certain criminal history from employment in specific positions.

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