Injury Prevention Specialist

UC San Diego Health is seeking a certified Environmental Health & Safety professional with strong technical expertise to lead hands‑on safety programs across all UC San Diego Health locations. The EH&S 4 will deliver competency‑based training, perform industrial hygiene and occupational safety monitoring, respond to site evaluations, provide technical program support, conduct analytics, and ensure environmental compliance for regulated equipment.

This is a highly technical role requiring experience supporting high‑risk programs in collaboration with trades and operational teams. The EH&S 4 will develop and maintain SOPs, emergency response plans, and training programs, and ensure equipment compliance through inspections, monitoring, and direct operational understanding, not solely administrative permitting.

• Competency‑Based Training & Certification (20%):
  Deliver hands‑on safety training and issue program‑specific training certificates as a certified trainer/competent person.
• Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety & Environmental Compliance (20%):
  Conduct exposure assessments, sampling, and monitoring; serve as superuser for IH and sampling equipment; ensure equipment is safely operated, calibrated, and maintained.
• Program Support & Technical Writing (20%):
  Respond to site evaluations, review and improve programs, manage permit requirements/compliance, and develop technical reports and guidance.
• Analytics & Reporting (5%):
  Analyze and report safety and environmental compliance data to support program improvement and compliance tracking.
• Safety Program Management (20%):
  Manage EH&S workplace safety programs in compliance with Cal/OSHA Title 8 and high‑risk program requirements.
• Site Inspections & Hazard Documentation (15%):
  Conduct inspections, identify hazards, and document corrective actions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, or related field;
  Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Five or more (5+) years of EH&S experience in healthcare, laboratory, or industrial settings.
• Cal/OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry certification.
• CSP, CIH, CSPH, or OHST required on hire or within six months.
• Hands‑on experience delivering competency‑based safety training in technical environments.
• Certified competent person/trainer able to issue program‑specific training certificates.
• Experience conducting industrial hygiene evaluations, occupational safety sampling, and monitoring.
• Superuser experience with IH and sampling equipment.
• Experience managing safety and compliance data, dashboards, and equipment/maintenance tracking.
• Technical knowledge of operating, inspecting, and maintaining regulated equipment while ensuring permit compliance.
• Ability to develop, implement, and manage workplace safety programs and lead process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8, APCD requirements, DIR pressure vessels, ASHE, and ANSI standards.

• Additional certifications: CHST, ASP, CHSP.
• Experience with healthcare accreditation requirements:
  Joint Commission (TJC), CDPH, CLIA, CAP.