Job description
Electrical Safety Officer (ESO)
Compa Industries is seeking qualified candidates for an Electrical Safety Officer position supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.
Salary: $85/hr – $95/hr Location: 100% Onsite – Los Alamos, NM (TA-51 / TA-55) Schedule: 4/10s (multiple shifts available – days/nights/weekends) Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance required Per Diem: Available for eligible candidates
🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
Applicants must meet all requirements below or will not be considered:
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
Strong electrical safety background (NFPA 70 & 70E required)
7+ years of electrical field experience or equivalent combination of education/experience
Willing to work 100% onsite in a nuclear/DOE environment
Impact
The Electrical Safety Officer plays a critical role in ensuring safe execution of electrical work across high-consequence nuclear and construction environments at LANL. You will serve as the subject matter expert for electrical safety, directly influencing field operations, compliance, and hazard mitigation across multiple teams and projects.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary authority for electrical safety and administer the Electrical Safety Program
Support construction and field teams by ensuring proper implementation of electrical safe work practices
Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Perform field inspections to identify and mitigate electrical hazards
Lead reviews of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Integrated Work Documents (IWDs)
Develop and improve electrical safety procedures, policies, and standards
Provide technical guidance to engineers, planners, and field personnel
Ensure compliance with NFPA, OSHA, IEEE, and DOE standards
Evaluate systems and equipment for electrical safety compliance
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree + 7 years of electrical field experience (or equivalent)
Deep knowledge of NFPA 70 / NFPA 70E (critical requirement)
Experience working in commercial, industrial, or DOE environments
Strong background in electrical inspections, hazard assessments, and code compliance
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly across teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Ability to pass Radiological Worker II training
Preferred Background
DOE, NNSA, or nuclear facility experience
Licensed electrician (Inside Wireman, Journeyman, or similar)
Experience supporting construction or facility operations in regulated environments
Familiarity with low voltage AC/DC systems and industrial electrical applications
Work Environment
High-consequence nuclear facility setting (TA-51 / TA-55)
Field-based role with direct interaction with craft, engineers, and project teams
Rotating shifts may include days, nights, and weekends
Opportunity for long-term extension and potential conversion
Why This Role
This is a high-impact opportunity to step into a lead electrical safety role at one of the nation’s most critical national security laboratories. You will directly influence safety culture, compliance, and mission success while working alongside top-tier engineering and construction teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Compa Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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