Field Safety Lead: Risk, Compliance & Training

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Facilities Safety in Seattle is seeking a Field Safety Specialist to help integrate safety programs, perform worksite audits, and develop actionable recommendations to reduce incidents. The role supports departmental leaders with safety analysis, planning, and training to improve practices across operations.

The position emphasizes data-driven reporting, presentations, and collaboration with leadership to ensure compliance and continuous safety improvements within the university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• Five years of professional experience implementing safety programs.
• Experience applying OSHA/WISHA and construction safety regulations.
• Strong ability to interpret and assess compliance across environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct worksite audits to ensure safe practices and training compliance.
• Attend monthly shop safety meetings and provide safety updates.
• Review regulations and update policies, SOPs and JHAs with leadership.
• Identify regulatory impacts and implement program improvements.
• Develop and deliver department-specific safety training with EH&S.

Skills

Safety program development

Safety analysis

Work planning

Hazard assessments

Data analysis

Presentations

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Tools

CMMS (AIM)

Job description

UW Facilities Safety in Seattle is seeking a Field Safety Specialist to help integrate safety programs, perform worksite audits, and develop actionable recommendations to reduce incidents. The role supports departmental leaders with safety analysis, planning, and training to improve practices across operations.

The position emphasizes data-driven reporting, presentations, and collaboration with leadership to ensure compliance and continuous safety improvements within the university environment.