The Industrial Safety Specialist will serve as a point of contact between the Plasma Science and Technology Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Division. They provide technical support, consultation to support various PPPL’s safety program elements.
As a member of the Occupational Safety & Health team, you will be responsible for Laboratory personnel and other safety members in maintaining and monitoring various occupational safety programs. These program elements include but are not limited to policy and procedural compliance and tracking, safety and health program management, injury reporting analysis, and safety training.
As the Industrial Safety Specialist, you will conduct task-specific job safety analyses for work performed in various industrial and mechanical areas. The specialist reviews safety programs to evaluate their effectiveness and ensures implementation. Assistance in the investigation of accidents and determining causative factors to prevent recurrence are among the responsibilities for this position. You will conduct health and safety reviews in various locations to identify unsafe conditions and processes that may exist and make appropriate recommendations. Additionally, you will provide oversight and support in field activities.
A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy — a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities, PPPL also has begun a strategic shift from a singular focus on fusion energy to a multi-focus approach that includes microelectronics, quantum information science, and sustainability science. Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to make their mark on our world. PPPL aims to attract and support people with a rich variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and cultural viewpoints. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us!