H-1B Visa Safety Engineer Jobs
Safety Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the position typically requires a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial engineering, or a related field. Manufacturing, construction, and energy companies file LCAs regularly for this role, making it a strong fit for H-1B sponsorship.
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Uncapped Commission
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5-Star Trip for 2 for top performers
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Responsibilities
UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking Fire Safety Compliance Manager to join our community. As a Fire Safety Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of fire safety licensing and regulatory compliance across the United States. This role ensures that both company and technician licenses are obtained, tracked, and maintained in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements to prevent service disruptions. Serving as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, this position collaborates closely with field teams, leadership, and external agencies to ensure seamless compliance and program integration. Our standard is a 5-day work week, enjoy two days off a week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.
Pay & Benefits:
On-the-job training + 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.
What’s in it for you?
Training: With the most in-depth training platform in the industry, our employees get top quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.
Career Mobility: We’re a growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth. Some companies like to promote from within, we love to!
Technology: UniFirst’s many cutting edge sales tools and innovative programs are designed with one purpose in mind – to help you succeed.
Community Culture: Our unique community culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.
Diversity: At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we know it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.
What you’ll be doing:
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Oversee and maintain fire safety company and technician licenses across all U.S. states, ensuring timely renewals, accurate documentation, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
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Apply for new licenses, liaise with regulatory agencies (state/county/city fire marshals), and serve as the primary compliance contact.
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Manage Inspect Point licensing, technician eligibility, training certifications, and recordkeeping.
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Provide daily leadership to compliance team partners, including future hiring, training, performance management, and workflow support.
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Maintain SharePoint documentation and workflows, including licensing requirements, COIs, forms, rollout resources, and communication tools.
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Support program development and reporting in partnership with the Fire Program Manager.
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Partner with field technicians, purchasing, sales, and leadership to ensure alignment, pricing updates, and fire program consistency.
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Manage fire program leads in Dynamics CRM and ensure accurate information distribution for sales/service support.
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Coordinate onboarding tasks including welcome communications, licensing setup, systems access, uniform orders, travel arrangements, expense support, and training logistics.
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Maintain FSS-related lists, location maps, instructor IDs, and internal permissions.
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Assist with training operations including scheduling, surveys, reporting, van logistics, equipment shipping, and ATL events.
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Support SCS with commission sheets, rosters, customer inquiries, and platform assistance.
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Administer internal contests and engagement initiatives.
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Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required by the Manager or Supervisor.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
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Must be 18 years of age or older.
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Valid non-commercial driver’s license and safe driving record.
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3–5 years of experience in compliance coordination, licensing administration, regulatory affairs, or a similar role.
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Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Regulatory Affairs, Public Safety, or a related field preferred.
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Relevant certifications in compliance, licensing, or safety (e.g., NFPA, OSHA, or industry-specific training) are a plus.
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Experience working with state and local regulatory agencies, preferably in the fire safety, construction, or facilities industry.
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5+ years of category management, sourcing, or procurement experience.
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Strong background in administrative support and document management.
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Previous experience using CRM systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics), ERP systems (e.g., Sage), and document sharing platforms (e.g., SharePoint).
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Familiarity with fire safety programs, technician onboarding, and licensing processes is highly preferred.
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Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal teams, external agencies, and field staff.
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High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, document handling, and compliance tracking.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and file management tools.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
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Occasional travel may be required for training coordination or licensing meetings.
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Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs.
About UniFirst First Aid + Safety
UniFirst First Aid + Safety is a division of the UniFirst Corporation. UniFirst First Aid + Safety is one of the largest providers of First Aid, AEDs, Compliance Training, Safety and PPE products in the United States. Businesses such as manufacturing, office buildings, retail, construction, logistics, automotive, and government agencies, are just a few examples of our current customer base. We are part of a $70 million division within a $1.8 billion company.
UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
If you require an accommodation during any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or through our EthicsFirst portal at UniFirst.ethicspoint.com. You may also call the EthicsFirst Hotline at (800) 213-8979 to let us know the nature of your request.
UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Safety Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to safety engineering work. A degree in occupational health, civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering typically qualifies. A general business degree usually won't support the petition without additional documentation.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary
Look up the prevailing wage for Safety Engineer under SOC code 17-2111 in your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet at least the Level I wage for USCIS to approve the LCA, so confirm this before you accept an offer.
Target industries with consistent H-1B LCA filings
Manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, and construction firms file H-1B petitions for Safety Engineers far more consistently than professional services firms. Filter your search by industry, not just job title, to find employers with active sponsorship pipelines.
Find sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Safety Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed H-1B LCAs for this specific occupation. That filing history tells you which companies have already committed to the sponsorship process, not just posted a job.
Ask employers about concurrent safety certifications
Some employers list CSP or OSHA 30 certification as a hiring requirement. Holding these credentials before your H-1B is filed strengthens the specialty occupation argument and reduces the chance of a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Clarify H-1B timing if you're changing employers
If you're moving from one H-1B employer to another, your new employer must file a portability petition before your current status expires. Don't resign until you confirm the new I-129 is filed and receipted, giving you continued work authorization.
H-1B Visa Safety Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Safety Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Safety Engineer positions typically require at least a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status on the specific job duties, not just the title, so your employer's job description should explicitly reference the degree requirement and technical scope of the role.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Safety Engineers most often?
Manufacturing, petrochemical, utilities, construction, and aerospace companies file H-1B LCAs for Safety Engineers with the greatest regularity. These industries operate under strict OSHA compliance requirements that make credentialed safety professionals a workforce necessity, which translates into more consistent sponsorship willingness than you'd find in service-sector roles. Migrate Mate lets you filter Safety Engineer jobs by employers with verified H-1B filing history.
What does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement mean for Safety Engineer roles?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for Safety Engineer in the job's geographic location, certified through a Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before USCIS can approve your petition. Wage levels vary significantly by metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up SOC code 17-2111 for your target city before you receive or accept an offer.
Can I use professional certifications to strengthen my H-1B petition as a Safety Engineer?
Certifications like the Certified Safety Professional designation or OSHA 30-hour training don't replace the degree requirement but can support your petition if your degree is in a tangentially related field. They demonstrate specialized technical expertise relevant to the role, which may help your employer respond to a USCIS Request for Evidence questioning specialty occupation status.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer's safety project ends early?
If your employment ends before your H-1B validity period expires, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before that window closes to maintain your work authorization without a gap in status.