Elevator Safety Engineering Lead

California Department of Industrial Relations; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations, Cal/OSHA Elevator Unit, seeks a Principal Safety Engineer (Elevators) to lead the unit, set safety policy, and ensure compliance with statewide regulations.

Reporting under the Deputy Chief, you will supervise staff, oversee inspections and certifications, and travel across California to support district offices and improve elevator safety outcomes.

Qualifications

• Supervises staff and oversees Elevator Unit work.
• Ensures compliance with DIR-DOSH directives.
• Travels statewide to oversee field offices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Cal/OSHA Elevator Unit statewide.
• Develop and implement safety engineering policies for elevators.
• Certify conveyance companies, mechanics, and inspectors.
• Train staff and manage performance.

Job description

California Department of Industrial Relations, Cal/OSHA Elevator Unit, seeks a Principal Safety Engineer (Elevators) to lead the unit, set safety policy, and ensure compliance with statewide regulations.

Reporting under the Deputy Chief, you will supervise staff, oversee inspections and certifications, and travel across California to support district offices and improve elevator safety outcomes.