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Safety Engineer roles qualify as H-1B 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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Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.
As a Safety Engineer you will understand State and Federal safety regulations, assess and communicate the implications of those regulations to Operations, and work with Operations to develop and implement cost-effective compliance solutions. Works with Regional and other Safety Engineers to develop and implement Best Practices solutions to common safety regulations and issues.
At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:
- Interact and work with the site Operations organization. Develop and maintain good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills that help Operations and other functional groups implement those process changes or procedures necessary to comply with the regulations and requirements. Remain responsive to routine requests for Information from Operations and other functional groups. Facilitate the writing or writes site safety procedures and helps Operations and other functional groups translate requirements into written procedures.
- Develop and recommend business driven and cost-effective strategies: Demonstrate an untiring effort to find new and better ways to comply with new and existing regulations and requirements that reduce the burden on Operations and other functional groups.
- Develop and deliver training to the site for safety issues: Develop training materials pertaining to safety issues as required by the site due to new or changing Federal or State regulations. Provide the training materials to the parties responsible for delivering site training or may deliver the training directly to the site employees.
- Maintain records to demonstrate compliance. Review plant modifications for safety systems and supporting documentation to illustrate compliance to the regulations with confidence and ease. Interact with agency inspectors in a manner that minimizes negative impacts.
- Negotiate with Agencies. Develop the confidence, capability, and willingness to maintain the site's position with an agency representative, as appropriate, on the interpretation and applicability of a regulation or requirement.
- Participate in Trade Association meetings (e.g. Tcc, VPPPA, ASSE) for assigned field.
- Work with supervisor on professional and personal development and career planning.
- Reduce safety costs through the implementation of Best Practices at the site.
- Work with the region and other site safety organizations on consolidated contracts which add value to the organization.
- Support opportunity projects (eg. ERT training requirements, etc) in the most cost effective manner.
- Work with Operations and the regional organization to maintain compliance so that unwarranted agency inspections do not occur. Develop a business oriented behavior for implementing regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the site and processes.
- Work with Operations and the regional organization to implement processes to meet regulatory requirements and ensure operating flexibility.
- Evaluate process changes for safety impact or compliance (Management of Change).
- Evaluate new chemicals for safety impact or compliance.
- Hold signature authority to issue releases against standing purchasing orders at the discretion of the Site HSE Manager.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
Qualifications Requirements:
- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery, required.
- Bachelor's or higher-level degree in Engineering or related Science is required.
- 2 years of safety experience required.
- Experience representing a company to regulatory agencies is required.
- Petrochemical experience preferred.
- Refinery Turnaround experience preferred.
Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:
- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
- Company-sponsored Pension Plan
- Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program
Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.
Discover more about Port Arthur and how we’re making a difference there.
All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
Job: Health, Safety, & Environmental: Professionals & Engineers
Primary Location: US-TX-Port Arthur
Job Posting May 4, 2026, 11:12:10 AM
Unposting Date Ongoing
Description
Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.
As a Safety Engineer you will understand State and Federal safety regulations, assess and communicate the implications of those regulations to Operations, and work with Operations to develop and implement cost-effective compliance solutions. Works with Regional and other Safety Engineers to develop and implement Best Practices solutions to common safety regulations and issues.
At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:
- Interact and work with the site Operations organization. Develop and maintain good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills that help Operations and other functional groups implement those process changes or procedures necessary to comply with the regulations and requirements. Remain responsive to routine requests for Information from Operations and other functional groups. Facilitate the writing or writes site safety procedures and helps Operations and other functional groups translate requirements into written procedures.
- Develop and recommend business driven and cost-effective strategies: Demonstrate an untiring effort to find new and better ways to comply with new and existing regulations and requirements that reduce the burden on Operations and other functional groups.
- Develop and deliver training to the site for safety issues: Develop training materials pertaining to safety issues as required by the site due to new or changing Federal or State regulations. Provide the training materials to the parties responsible for delivering site training or may deliver the training directly to the site employees.
- Maintain records to demonstrate compliance. Review plant modifications for safety systems and supporting documentation to illustrate compliance to the regulations with confidence and ease. Interact with agency inspectors in a manner that minimizes negative impacts.
- Negotiate with Agencies. Develop the confidence, capability, and willingness to maintain the site's position with an agency representative, as appropriate, on the interpretation and applicability of a regulation or requirement.
- Participate in Trade Association meetings (e.g. Tcc, VPPPA, ASSE) for assigned field.
- Work with supervisor on professional and personal development and career planning.
- Reduce safety costs through the implementation of Best Practices at the site.
- Work with the region and other site safety organizations on consolidated contracts which add value to the organization.
- Support opportunity projects (eg. ERT training requirements, etc) in the most cost effective manner.
- Work with Operations and the regional organization to maintain compliance so that unwarranted agency inspections do not occur. Develop a business oriented behavior for implementing regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the site and processes.
- Work with Operations and the regional organization to implement processes to meet regulatory requirements and ensure operating flexibility.
- Evaluate process changes for safety impact or compliance (Management of Change).
- Evaluate new chemicals for safety impact or compliance.
- Hold signature authority to issue releases against standing purchasing orders at the discretion of the Site HSE Manager.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
Qualifications Requirements:
- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery, required.
- Bachelor's or higher-level degree in Engineering or related Science is required.
- 2 years of safety experience required.
- Experience representing a company to regulatory agencies is required.
- Petrochemical experience preferred.
- Refinery Turnaround experience preferred.
Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:
- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
- Company-sponsored Pension Plan
- Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program
Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.
Discover more about Port Arthur and how we’re making a difference there.
All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
Job: Health, Safety, & Environmental: Professionals & Engineers
Primary Location: US-TX-Port Arthur
Job Posting May 4, 2026, 11:12:10 AM
Unposting Date Ongoing
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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.
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Find Safety Engineer JobsSafety Engineer H-1B Visa: 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.
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