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Safety Director jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship require employers to classify the role as a specialty occupation, grounding it in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a directly related engineering discipline. Sponsoring companies must file a certified LCA and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year period extendable to six years.
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Director-Hospital Safety
Position Summary
To oversee the fire, life safety, occupational health and safety programs, supports Workplace Violence Prevention Program, Laser Safety Program, supports Emergency Management activities, and the Environment of Care program to prevent loss of life and injury to faculty, staff, patients, visitors and students. To protect UAB property and maintain compliance and accreditation with all authorities having jurisdiction. To provide safety consultation for clinical and operational initiatives, coordinate regulatory readiness activities, and provide leadership for organizational safety and risk reduction programs.
Essential Accountabilities:
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Develops, implements and maintains programs necessary to ensure the safety and health of faculty, staff, patients, visitors and students.
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Investigates incidents, injuries, workplace violence events, property damage, and unsafe conditions and recommends corrective actions.
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Participates in Environment of Care rounding, environmental tours, compliance audits, performance indicators, annual evaluations and management plans.
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Develops and implements fire prevention, fire suppression, life safety, and interim life safety programs.
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Maintains liaison with Joint Commission, CMS, ADPH, OSHA, NFPA authorities and regulatory agencies.
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Serves as Chair of the Hospital Safety Committee and participates in management of Environment of Care programs and regulatory readiness activities.
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Provides leadership for safety-related committees and presents reports to executive leadership and governing bodies.
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Ensures compliance with NFPA, OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission and other federal, state and local requirements for scope of responsibility.
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Directs environmental and occupational safety initiatives including industrial hygiene, ergonomics, indoor air quality, chemical exposure assessments and contractor safety reviews.
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Directs review of construction and renovation projects, including risk assessments addressing life safety, patient safety, utility impacts and operational risks.
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Oversees construction inspections and compliance activities.
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Functions as Incident Commander until relieved by competent authority.
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Directs the Laser Safety Program including credentialing, training, procedure development and compliance monitoring.
-
Manages the Workplace Violence Prevention Program, ensuring effective governance, risk assessment, workforce training, incident analysis, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.
-
Supports Emergency Management, business continuity planning, hazard vulnerability assessments, emergency exercises and disaster preparedness activities.
-
Participates in responses to OSHA investigations, serving on the Air and Water Safety Committee, and accompanying representatives of regulatory bodies during surveys and inspections.
-
Develops safety metrics, dashboards, trend analyses, quarterly reports, annual evaluations and Board-level presentations.
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Responds to emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays as needed.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to encourage and persuade people
- Ability to maintain records and filing systems
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to present innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities
- Ability to problem-solve
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards and with local and state recognized building codes and other government regulations
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Process improvement and quality skills
- Project management skills
Salary Pay Range:
$120,000-$140,000
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven (7) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Must maintain a valid driver's license issued in the United States. Motor Vehicle Record will be obtained and reviewed at least annually. Driving record should meet University underwriting standards to drive vehicle in performance of University Business.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location
University
Job Category
Facilities
Organization
119001000 Environmental Health & Safety
Employee Status
Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite
Description
Director-Hospital Safety
Position Summary
To oversee the fire, life safety, occupational health and safety programs, supports Workplace Violence Prevention Program, Laser Safety Program, supports Emergency Management activities, and the Environment of Care program to prevent loss of life and injury to faculty, staff, patients, visitors and students. To protect UAB property and maintain compliance and accreditation with all authorities having jurisdiction. To provide safety consultation for clinical and operational initiatives, coordinate regulatory readiness activities, and provide leadership for organizational safety and risk reduction programs.
Essential Accountabilities:
-
Develops, implements and maintains programs necessary to ensure the safety and health of faculty, staff, patients, visitors and students.
-
Investigates incidents, injuries, workplace violence events, property damage, and unsafe conditions and recommends corrective actions.
-
Participates in Environment of Care rounding, environmental tours, compliance audits, performance indicators, annual evaluations and management plans.
-
Develops and implements fire prevention, fire suppression, life safety, and interim life safety programs.
-
Maintains liaison with Joint Commission, CMS, ADPH, OSHA, NFPA authorities and regulatory agencies.
-
Serves as Chair of the Hospital Safety Committee and participates in management of Environment of Care programs and regulatory readiness activities.
-
Provides leadership for safety-related committees and presents reports to executive leadership and governing bodies.
-
Ensures compliance with NFPA, OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission and other federal, state and local requirements for scope of responsibility.
-
Directs environmental and occupational safety initiatives including industrial hygiene, ergonomics, indoor air quality, chemical exposure assessments and contractor safety reviews.
-
Directs review of construction and renovation projects, including risk assessments addressing life safety, patient safety, utility impacts and operational risks.
-
Oversees construction inspections and compliance activities.
-
Functions as Incident Commander until relieved by competent authority.
-
Directs the Laser Safety Program including credentialing, training, procedure development and compliance monitoring.
-
Manages the Workplace Violence Prevention Program, ensuring effective governance, risk assessment, workforce training, incident analysis, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.
-
Supports Emergency Management, business continuity planning, hazard vulnerability assessments, emergency exercises and disaster preparedness activities.
-
Participates in responses to OSHA investigations, serving on the Air and Water Safety Committee, and accompanying representatives of regulatory bodies during surveys and inspections.
-
Develops safety metrics, dashboards, trend analyses, quarterly reports, annual evaluations and Board-level presentations.
-
Responds to emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays as needed.
-
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to encourage and persuade people
- Ability to maintain records and filing systems
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to present innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities
- Ability to problem-solve
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards and with local and state recognized building codes and other government regulations
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Process improvement and quality skills
- Project management skills
Salary Pay Range:
$120,000-$140,000
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven (7) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Must maintain a valid driver's license issued in the United States. Motor Vehicle Record will be obtained and reviewed at least annually. Driving record should meet University underwriting standards to drive vehicle in performance of University Business.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location
University
Job Category
Facilities
Organization
119001000 Environmental Health & Safety
Employee Status
Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Safety Director
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Safety Director roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental engineering. Pull your O*NET profile and match your degree field to the listed knowledge requirements before any employer reviews your application.
Target employers with multi-site safety operations
Large manufacturers, construction firms, and logistics companies with multiple U.S. facilities are your strongest targets. They already manage separate certified LCAs per worksite, so they understand the filing overhead and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process over paperwork complexity.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history for safety and environmental roles. This filters out companies that express willingness but have never navigated the USCIS petition process for a director-level safety position.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating salary
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable prevailing wage level, so knowing the threshold prevents an offer that DOL will not certify.
Confirm each worksite appears on its own certified LCA
If your Safety Director role covers facilities in multiple states, each work location needs its own DOL-certified LCA before your employer files the I-129. Raise this explicitly during the offer stage so the employer's immigration counsel accounts for every site in the petition timeline.
File an H-1B petition before your OPT or grace period expires
H-1B status is granted for up to three years and extendable to six, but the selection rules have changed recently, so plan your petition timeline with USCIS guidance in mind. A 60-day grace period follows an employer separation, leaving limited time to secure a new sponsoring employer and restart the filing process.
H-1B Visa Safety Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Safety Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering, or a directly related field. Employers strengthen the case by writing job descriptions that mandate degree-level coursework rather than general management experience. USCIS reviews the actual duties and minimum requirements, so the degree field must align specifically with the role's core responsibilities.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Safety Director positions?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified LCA filing history for safety and environmental roles so you're not relying on self-reported sponsorship claims. Cross-reference with DOL disclosure data for director-level occupational safety filings to identify companies that have sponsored this classification before, since prior filings indicate the employer already understands the process.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers mid-status?
H-1B portability allows you to start work with a new sponsor once they file a noncap-subject petition, provided you're in valid H-1B status and have been maintaining that status continuously. Your new employer must file a fresh I-129 petition and a separately certified LCA. USCIS must approve the new petition before your status under the previous employer's petition lapses entirely.
Can my H-1B LCA cover multiple facilities if my Safety Director role spans several worksites?
No. DOL requires a separately certified LCA for each worksite where you'll perform H-1B work for more than 60 workdays in a year. If your role involves regular travel to multiple facilities, your employer's immigration counsel must file individual LCA certifications covering each location before USCIS can approve the I-129 petition for those assignments.
How long does the H-1B sponsorship process take for a Safety Director hire?
DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days of submission. USCIS standard I-129 processing currently runs several months, though premium processing under Form I-907 can reduce that to roughly 15 business days. Build in additional time if the employer is new to H-1B sponsorship, since gathering prevailing wage documentation and drafting the specialty occupation support letter adds weeks to preparation.