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Independent Contractor - NFPA 70E Arc Flash Consultant

Requisition #: 19799
Functional Area: Consulting; Workplace Safety
Employment Type: Independent Contractor
Work Options: Independent Contractor - varies based on Scope of Work #LI-Remote
Work Hours: As needed to fulfill contract requirements

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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is a North American organization providing innovative safety and regulatory compliance guidance and solutions to organizations across the U. S. and Canada. For over 70 years, organizations of all sizes have relied on J. J. Keller to help them create safe work environments for their employees and comply with ever-changing regulations. As we look to expand our service offerings, we are seeking to add an Independent Contractor to our EHS Consulting practice. This opportunity is for an Independent Contractor only and does not constitute an employment relationship. Independent Contractors must reside in the U. S. and be legally authorized to perform services within the United States.

To be considered as an Independent Contractor, individuals must:

• Operate as an independent safety consulting business (e.g., sole proprietor, incorporated entity, or equivalent)
• Provide services to multiple clients and maintain a non-exclusive consulting practice
• Supply their own tools, methodologies, instructional materials, and business processes necessary to deliver services
• Be responsible for all taxes, insurance, and business-related expenses
• Provide their own computer, equipment, and tools necessary to perform services
• Maintain appropriate professional liability coverage, as required under the contractual agreement

• Perform electrical power system and engineering studies for our clients across all industries
• Project manage assigned projects with customers from job kick off through job close out
• Evaluate documents and gather electrical data to create engineering study project proposals
• On-site electrical system assessments to document existing system configuration, equipment ratings, conductor lengths and ampacities, and overcurrent protective device information
• Perform power system studies including arc flash studies, short circuit coordination studies, and fault current studies
• Perform general and site-specific arc flash training for customers
• Perform arc flash audits and gap analysis, create customer reports, and communicate findings to customers
• Identify electrical code violations
• Create arc flash report (deliverables include arc flash labels, single-line diagrams, and recommendations to reduce incident energy)
• Serve as SME (Subject Matter Expert) and trainer to internal personnel on arc flash safety, assessments, audits, and calculations

• Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) desired
• PE certification strongly preferred

• Demonstrated expertise providing safety consulting, regulatory advisory, auditing, and training services to commercial or industrial clients.
• Proven history of providing independent safety consulting services within consulting and/or complex corporate environments.
• Extensive experience advising NFPA 70E Arc Flash safety requirements, including interpretation and application of applicable regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of sales, marketing, and finance concepts related to operating an independent consulting practice.

• Proficiency using business productivity tools (MS Office suite) necessary to deliver reports, presentations, and training materials.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and presentation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with client representatives at all levels.
• Maintains a high level of regulatory expertise.
• Understanding of sales, marketing, and business finance concepts/applications.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle to perform required services.