Safety Engineer

The Safety Engineer plays a critical role in promoting a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment for all Facilities Division employees. This position leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of occupational safety programs that support a wide range of operations from shops and fieldwork to laboratories and complex infrastructure systems. The ideal candidate brings advanced technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to develop practical solutions for unique or evolving safety challenges.

If you’re passionate about creating safer workplaces and influencing a strong safety culture across a large organization, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive safety programs, including ergonomics, electrical safety, PPE, fall protection, confined spaces, shop/kitchen/field safety, and Job Hazard Analyses.
• Conduct safety inspections and assessments to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Strengthen and improve hazard control programs by analyzing existing processes and addressing identified gaps.
• Manage vendor and customer relationships for safety-related programs, ensuring cost-effective and efficient service delivery.
• Provide technical guidance on lead and asbestos regulations and serve as a knowledgeable backup for related programs.
• Consult with Facilities units to evaluate safety concerns, recommend solutions, and support program implementation.
• Develop innovative, practical solutions for complex safety issues, including those not covered by current state or federal regulations.
• Review and analyze proposed safety solutions and emerging technologies to determine feasibility, compliance, and effectiveness.
• Create and deliver occupational safety training content for complex topics, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment.
• Support new employee orientation by developing and presenting safety training modules.
• Ensure vendor-provided training meets university standards for quality, compliance, and clarity.
• Monitor changes in occupational safety regulations and update university programs accordingly.
• Assist departments in responding to OSHA violations, citations, abatement requirements, and penalty reduction efforts.
• Participate in spill response for small chemical incidents on campus.
• Communicate safety requirements, inspection results, and incident findings clearly to employees through written and verbal channels.
• Translate complex regulatory language into practical, user-friendly guidance for university personnel.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve safety concerns and promote a culture of awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement.

If you are committed to advancing workplace safety and are ready to make a meaningful impact across our Facilities Division, apply today and help strengthen the safety culture that supports our entire campus.