Engineering Safety Officer: HazMat & Emergency Prep

The California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University’s Safety Office within the College of Engineering oversees safety programs across chemical, biological, equipment, and fire areas. The role coordinates with Environmental Health & Safety and University Police to align campus safety resources and ensure regulatory compliance.

The Safety Officer leads training programs, manages chemical inventories, and guides lab safety, while serving as a liaison with campus committees to foster a safety-first culture within the college.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Four years of relevant experience; professional certification may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement college safety programs in chemical, biological, equipment, fire, and other safety areas.
• Coordinate with SJSU Environmental Health & Safety and University Police to maximize campus safety resources.
• Manage chemical receiving, labeling, storage, inventory, and waste processes for the College of Engineering.
• Provide training and coordinate mandated safety programs for the college.
• Lead and train hazardous materials response teams and building emergency coordination.

Skills

Hazardous materials safety

Emergency response

Communication skills

Workshop/lab safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

San José State University’s Safety Office within the College of Engineering oversees safety programs across chemical, biological, equipment, and fire areas. The role coordinates with Environmental Health & Safety and University Police to align campus safety resources and ensure regulatory compliance.

The Safety Officer leads training programs, manages chemical inventories, and guides lab safety, while serving as a liaison with campus committees to foster a safety-first culture within the college.