Cal/OSHA is hiring Safety Engineers in the Bay Area.  These are field positions that conduct compliance inspections in many different settings and work with employers on a wide range of health and safety issues.

Apply now – deadline 12/11/23

• San Francisco
• American Canyon
• Fremont
• Foster City

Additional positions are regularly being added, please click here for all Assistant Safety Engineer positions

Cal/OSHA inspectors help improve health and safety conditions in workplaces and make a positive difference in the lives of California workers. 

Learn more about:

• How to become a Cal/OSHA field inspector
• The application process
• Wage and benefits
• Current openings

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Have questions?  Contact a Cal/OSHA recruiter at CalOSHAJobs@dir.ca.gov

Join Cal/OSHA and help create and shape California’s occupational safety standards!

Cal/OSHA is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer for its Research and Standards Safety Unit. The Senior Safety Engineer in this position will perform a wide variety of complex work in the evaluation of safety hazards, review of existing and proposed safety standards, and the writing of new standards. The Research and Standards Safety Unit is responsible for evaluating and proposing new or revised standards and assisting and supporting other programs in Cal/OSHA as the subject matter expert on occupational safety.

Apply now:

Santa Ana

Applications due November 28.

Salary: $10,876 – $13,610 monthly ($130,512 – $163,320 annually)

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The application process

Benefits

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Have questions? Contact a Cal/OSHA recruiter at CalOSHAJobs@dir.ca.gov

SALARY $56.82 – $69.09 Hourly LOCATION CA 92708, CA
JOB TYPE Full-time JOB NUMBER 729
DEPARTMENT Human Resources DIVISION Risk Management/Safety/Securit
OPENING DATE 10/17/2023 CLOSING DATE 11/14/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
What do you value in your next job?
At the Orange County Sanitation District, our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we’d love to invite you to explore our career opportunities
further.
Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect
We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interactions with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service.
Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving
We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.
Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability
We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders.
Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning
We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals.
Safety
We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.

OC San is currently looking to fill the role of a Safety Inspector.
Under direction, administers and implements OC San’s construction safety program; inspects capital improvement program (CIP) projects and maintenance construction work performed by contractors to ensure contractual compliance with OC San
and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements; coordinates construction requirements in adherence with OC San safety requirements; and performs duties as assigned.
This position reports to the Safety and Health Manager in the Risk Management division and is assigned to construction projects managed by the Construction Management Group; including operationally funded refurbishment projects and upgrades. The individual in this position must be fully qualified with solid experience as a generalist in the area of Construction Safety tasked with minimizing risk to OC San and enhancing the overall safety at construction jobsites.
The ideal candidate works effectively and independently in a team environment, has the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and utilize technology, exercises good judgment, and has exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills. The Safety Inspector will have a working knowledge of construction inspection methods and techniques and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Specific roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
-Continuous inspection and audits of construction jobsites and activities to ensure compliance with OC San safety requirements, as well as applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
-Provide and track annual contractor safety orientations.
-Ensure multi-employer coordination of Safety and Health issues.
-Serve as a resource to project teams who are primarily responsible for assuring that assigned projects are implemented safely and as required by contract documents.
-Review Contractor safety-related submittals.
-Issue high hazard work permits.
-Investigate construction near misses, incidents, and accidents.
-Track, review, and ensure implementation of Contractor corrective actions.
-Attend project Safety Committee meetings.
-Attend project planning and progress meetings.
-Stop work if unsafe work practices or conditions are observed.
-Assist with contractor pre-qualification efforts and post work Contractor evaluations.
-Maintain records of Contractor oversight and enforcement of safety and health expectations.
-Seek out opportunities to improve the Contractor safety process at OC San.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required:

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training or coursework in safety, construction inspection,
   industrial hygiene, environmental engineering, or a related field.
2. Five (5) years of work experience performing safety inspections on public works construction projects.
3. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
4. Must possess a valid Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST) Certification, Associate Safety Professional
   (ASP), or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) within 12 months from date of placement in position.
   Recruitment & Selection Process
   Vacancies: 1
   (an eligible list may be established for future vacancies)
   Apply online at: www.ocsan.gov/jobs
   APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 14th, 2023; 5:00 P.M.
   (or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)
   Hiring Salary Range: $56.82 – $62.62/Hour
   (starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)
   Supplemental Information
   Disaster Service Workers:
   All Orange County Sanitation District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California
   Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the Orange County Sanitation District requires the affirmation of a
   loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as
   ordered in the event of an emergency.
   Physical Demands
   Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a
   motor vehicle and visit various OC San sites, projects, and/or meetings; primarily a sedentary office classification
   although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel,
   reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull
   materials and objects up to 35 pounds.
   Mobility to work in changing site conditions; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach,
   twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders.
   Perform light to medium physical work; lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 51
   pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
   Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
   Vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress.
   Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
   Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate
   standard office equipment.
   Field work requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards with exposure to
   hazardous materials in some site locations.
   Wear and use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
   Environmental Elements
   Office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to
   hazardous physical substances.
   Field work with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road
   hazards, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air
   contaminants.
   Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing
   departmental policies and procedures.
   Other Requirements
   May be required to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
   Probationary Period: All OC San employees, except classifications considered “at-will”, are subject to the probationary
   period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, policies, and/or resolutions.
   Employees who have not yet successfully completed their initial probationary period serve “at-will” and may be
   released from employment without cause or recourse to any appeal or grievance procedures.
   Pre-Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment
   process, which includes a background investigation, a physical examination, and a drug screen.
   Work Location Assignment: Employees will be assigned to a work location based on business needs which may be
   located at any/all of OC San locations; this work location may be changed at any time.
   Other Information
   For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification for this
   position found on our website.
   Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as
   outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum
   requirements does not guarantee an interview. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most
   appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.
   Agency
   Orange County Sanitation District
   Safety Inspector Supplemental Questionnaire
   
   All OC San employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section
   3100-3109). Employment with the OC San requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
5. Apply online at: www.ocsan.gov/jobs APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 14th, 2023; 5:00 P.M. (or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)
   

Job Description

At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a Site Safety Manager for our San Diego, Ca Office. The Site Safety Manager will be responsible for implementing and maintaining all relevant APTIM Safety Programs in conjunction with client procedures to provide a safe and error free working environment during APTIM work activities. Includes presenting and maintaining required APTIM and client Safety training, maintaining close liaison with client Site Safety Representative and APTIM Corporate Safety Lead, and ensuring all required daily safety processes are implemented.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Provide overall safety leadership, guidance and technical support to the APTIM Site Management team.
• Ensure implementation of the Site Safety Plan and applicable client procedures.
• Conduct Site Safety Orientations and Site Required Training to all APTIM personnel.
• Spending up to 80–90% of the time in the field coaching and correcting “At-Risk Behaviors.”
• Participate in and facilitate the APTIM Target Observation program; monitor and analyze safety observation trends and implement corrective actions designed to improve results.
• Ensure day-to-day safety work processes are followed (e.g., client Permits, required personal air monitoring, buddy system, wearing correct PPE in the operational areas and outside shops and fabrication areas.)
• Assists supervisors with compliance with the JSA process.
• Assisting Supervisors in developing and reviewing Activity Hazard Analyses and Review and Submit the AHAs to the client for acceptance.
• Assist Supervisors on daily walk-downs and weekly safety supervisor inspections.
• Facilitates proper incident investigations and injury management according to current Safety Plan and Site Safety and APTIM Expectations; communicate verbally and written initial incident notification to Site Safety and APTIM Management.
• Provide injury management leadership; case management, visits to clinic as needed. Following up with employee injury progress.
• Enter all accident, incident data in the APTIM Incident Management System (AIM).
• Ensures appropriate supply of proper PPE for workers, including respiratory protective equipment and facilitating FR clothing requirements.
• Maintain all recordkeeping documents to include accident/incident reports, injury logs, OSHA Logs, training records, and all other company and outage recordkeeping requirements.
• Assists in developing and maintaining site specific plans (e.g., Fall Protection, CSE, Lo/To, etc.)

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain DOD/US Navy Clearacne to access military bases.
• CIH, CSP or Safety & Health Degree
• 5-10 years of safety experience with at least 5 years working in hazardous waste, environmental remediation and/or construction.
• 30-Hour OSHA Construction/General Industry Safety Training Class
• Must speak, read and write fluent English.
• Willing to travel, available to report to work upon “short notice” (within 24 hours) and work weekends, nights and holidays as required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required, as well as moderate to advanced computer and presentation skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• #LI-Onsite
• Additional Job Information
• APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families. APTIM’s health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, optional accidental death & dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc. APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law. The targeted salary for this position is $100,000 – 120,000/YR
• Alternate Locations
• Employment Type
• Full Time
• Telecommuter Eligible
• No
• Our Motto
• APTIM is a place where our people make a difference, not just a living.

Working Title: Research Safety Specialist

Department: Environmental Health & Safety

FLSA: Exempt

Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm

 Position Summary:

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI’s brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers—striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them. Environmental Health & Safety strives to provide reliable, innovative and proactive services to the campus community. EH&S and the campus community work together. Our goal is to integrate safety into the culture of our community while supporting academic and research excellence. The result is a safe and healthy environment with appropriate compliance, protection of assets and efficient execution of business processes.

 

Applies thorough and professional safety knowledge and expertise supporting Research Safety programmatic areas within EH&S. Works with the academic researchers and labs to implement safety practices and procedures within the lab and in the field, identifying and evaluating a wide variety of potential hazards in the workplace. Serves as lead to the Controlled Substances program with oversight of the program functions. Performs regular audits and inspections focusing on U.S. Department of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements communicating findings with UCI’s Office of Research, as necessary. Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. Works collaboratively with academic units, campus support units, and EHS, addressing any issues that affect campus licenses. Work is reviewed upon completion to ensure predetermined objectives are adequately met and that application of professional / technical judgment is sound. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Performs lab safety inspections and provides EHS research safety services and additional program support, including, but not limited to, field safety, dive and boat safety, occupational health, employee drug and alcohol testing, safety training compliance, chemical inventory support, and research-related PPE. Position is under general supervision by the Research Safety Programs Manager. Decision-making is based on established procedures; relevant laws; regulations and organizational policy; professional best practices; relevant science methodology; impact on other EH&S programs, and senior management approvals as required. Decisions may impact individual work, other EH&S programs, other departments and / or segments of the organization.

Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

$78,450.00 – $94,140.00 (Annual Salary) Expected Pay Range within the Full Salary Range $73,900.00 – $133,700.00 (Annual Salary)

Required:

 

Three or more years safety specialist work, including 1 or more years with lab safety experience required.

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a related area and / or equivalent experience / training required

 

Thorough knowledge / understanding of specific EH&S field(s) including related laws and regulations; and general knowledge / understanding of all EH&S fields, specifically in a research laboratory setting. Thorough knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related standards and guidelines. Thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen and skill to communicate effectively in a diverse environment Strong analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of projects within time and budget constraints. Strong skill to appropriately use technology and relevant scientific equipment as required. Strong ability to evaluate and initiate programmatic changes through priority-setting skills, collaboration, and communication. Strong ability to design, develop, and present safety programs to individuals and groups. Strong demonstrated project management skills. Thorough knowledge of federal codes applying to controlled substances, Title 21 CFR, Part 1300 and US Department of Transportation Ability to maintain confidential data and records. Ability to develop a strong rapport with academic personnel to thoroughly evaluate research projects and develop creative solutions to unique and often complex problems.

Preferred:

 

Professional certification preferred.

 

Special Conditions Required:

 

• Must be able to wear PPE • Must have a valid CA Driver’s License and participate in the DMV pull-notice program • May be required to work outside of regularly scheduled work shift.

Apply on the UCI website at https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/jobs/13061104-research-safety-specialist

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu