Associate Safety Engineer - Consultation

California Department of Industrial Relations; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), invites applications for the Associate Safety Engineer role in the San Bernardino area. You will perform professional journey level safety engineering work, including evaluating hazards and advising on abatement.

The position requires conducting independent on-site visits to high hazard workplaces across industries and enforcing Title 8 CCR Safety Orders, with travel to various sites.

Qualifications

• Perform professional journey level safety engineering work in assigned areas.
• Conduct on-site visits focusing on high hazard workplaces across industries.
• Provide recommendations for abatement of hazards and violations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct challenging onsite visits focusing on small, high hazard workplaces across industries.
• Assess hazards and advise on abatement in line with Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations Safety Orders.
• Work under the Division of Occupational Safety and Health policies and procedures.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Working at the Cal/OSHA means much more than showing up for a job. You will be able to work on programs that are vital to the health and safety of our community, work force, and the state. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that by encouraging collaboration and diversity, educating employers in best practices, and protecting the health and safety of employees through enforcement of the California Labor Code and regulations will benefit our economy as a whole. Be a part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.

What will be the difference that you make for California?

Under the general direction of the Area Manager with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Consultation Unit, the Associate Safety Engineer (ASE) is responsible for performing independently the full range of professional journey level safety engineering work in areas that applies substantive knowledge of technical areas (e.g., electricity, machine guarding, hazardous materials, industrial toxicology, ergonomics, ventilation, fall protection, noise, respiratory protection) by independently conducting difficult and complex onsite visits focusing on small, high hazard places of employment in all industries, including but not limited to, agriculture, construction, electrical, and industrial worker safety sites, manufacturing facilities and agricultural sites, to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control safety and health hazards to employers, employees, and employer representatives and provides recommendations and advice on the abatement of hazards and violations of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations Safety Orders. Associate Safety Engineer are to perform all work in accordance with DIR-DOSH policies and procedures, directives, and memorandums.

• Multiple positions are available in multiple locations in California. Please also see other postings under a different job control in CalCareers for the other locations.
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To be considered for this Associate Safety Engineer job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility.

Working Conditions

This job is located at:

Division of Occupational Safety and Health-San Bernardino Consultation Unit
464 W. 4th Street, Suite 339, San Bernardino, CA 92401

Some of this work will be in an office environment and at other times the work will be at a field site that has the potential for exposures to safety and hazardous substances, and may involve, including but not limited to:

• Working outdoors for 8 hours or more per day in a wide range of weather conditions (e.g. rain, strong winds, heat, and cold). Using personal protective equipment such as respiratory protection, hardhat, safety glasses/goggles/visors, hearing protection, shoes, etc. Be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk for extended periods of time, including but not limited to during meetings, training, or workplace inspections.
• Moving for extended periods of time, including but not limited to slopes, uneven, rough, wet, and/or slippery surfaces/terrain. Using a multi-line telephone console or a cordless telephone with headset.
• Bending, twisting, and positioning self to perform repetitive motions.
• Position and attain items above and below.
• Transport to 50 pounds of equipment or work-related materials.
• Ascend/descend stairs, ladders, stoops, slopes.
• Dressing appropriately for working in the field, including proper use of personal protective equipment (safety boots, protective suits, hearing protection, respiratory protection, safety eyewear, hard hat, cooling vests, gloves, etc.).
• Traveling via private, State vehicle, or public transportation (i.e. automobile, airplane, etc.) including overnight travel inside California may be required.
• Be able to inspect and determine safety concerns in various facilities to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.