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About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like
Join a dynamic team that solves challenging issues for national security! We are seeking a highly motivated Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) coordinator with experience implementing ES&H requirements and working in a complex technical environment. You will play a key role as you help build a strong and healthy safety culture at the Labs. In this position, you are responsible for performing a variety of environmental, safety, and occupational health related functions. This is a fast-paced job that offers a great deal of ES&H project breadth.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Be the voice of safety through department meetings, safety briefings, pre-job briefings, and face-to-face interactions with line partners
- Advise and support staff and management in identifying potential hazards in existing or future projects, systems, equipment, facilities/spaces, processes, and operations
- Collaborate with appropriate ES&H subject matter experts (SME) and line partners to evaluate/assess hazards and risks which may result in unsafe work conditions and formulate engineering/administrative controls to mitigate identified hazards
- Perform technical evaluations and advise line partners in the preparation and review of technical work documents, Hazard Analysis, Primary Hazard and Aspect Survey, Work Planning and Controls, and other required ES&H-related documentation
- Perform and communicate regular facility and work area walk-throughs to physically observe activities and inspect equipment, facilities, and the general workplace environment with management
- Document and report staff and management concerns, findings, non-compliance issues and significant information in corporate data systems and through appropriate management channels
- Support management with ES&H-related events, occurrences or emergencies
- Support internal and external ES&H audits and assessments of facilities and operations/activities, and any related corrective actions
- Participate in accident investigations involving injuries and damage and assist in identification of causes and corrective actions
- Communicate and support corporate safety initiatives, regulatory and policy updates and safety performance metrics with a strong focus on customer service and partnering with line management and staff to help meet performance expectations
- Assist with audits and assessments of operational areas to determine effectiveness of safety programs, including electrical safety/Lock Out Tag out, construction safety, rigging/crane operations, traffic safety, seismic safety, pressure safety, industrial ergonomics
- Support integrating safety systems, associated support equipment, facilities, functional specifications, and operations to ensure hazards are mitigated and in compliance with safety and health regulations
- Cultivate effective communications and relationships with organization leadership, the ES&H organization and ES&H coordinator community
- Independently analyze and recommend safety criteria in system design, equipment and procedures to control or eliminate hazards
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Livermore, CA.
Salary Range
$88,900 - $201,000
- Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 2 or more years of directly relevant experience; or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- Experience with common office software, such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and/or Outlook
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance
Qualifications We Desire
- Knowledge or training in worker safety and health programs
- Professional certification in a relevant field (e.g., Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional)
- Proven understanding of industrial safety standards, equipment, and practices, including but not limited to the following: machine tools, electrical, laser, pressure, hazardous materials, radiological and explosives
- Understanding of applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOE regulations
- Strong technical background safely interpreting and applying the latest editions of Codes and Standards
- Knowledge and experience in performing occupational health, safety, and environmental management related assessments and the development of corrective actions, particularly in a research and development setting
- Strong customer focus and ability to work well in a team focused environment.
- Demonstrated ability to meet and adapt to quickly changing deadlines and priorities
- Active DOE L or Q clearance
About Our Team
The ESH System Integration, 5 Team provides ES&H integration support for both CA and NM sites, including remote site operations. Department personnel support and facilitate the implementation of ES&H requirements and processes and assist in the identification and analysis of any hazards, threats and risks which may create an unsafe worksite. We collaborate to translate corporate policy requirements into line implementation plans and to formulate engineering and administrative controls to mitigate hazards, threats, and risks.
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like
Join a dynamic team that solves challenging issues for national security! We are seeking a highly motivated Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) coordinator with experience implementing ES&H requirements and working in a complex technical environment. You will play a key role as you help build a strong and healthy safety culture at the Labs. In this position, you are responsible for performing a variety of environmental, safety, and occupational health related functions. This is a fast-paced job that offers a great deal of ES&H project breadth.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Be the voice of safety through department meetings, safety briefings, pre-job briefings, and face-to-face interactions with line partners
- Advise and support staff and management in identifying potential hazards in existing or future projects, systems, equipment, facilities/spaces, processes, and operations
- Collaborate with appropriate ES&H subject matter experts (SME) and line partners to evaluate/assess hazards and risks which may result in unsafe work conditions and formulate engineering/administrative controls to mitigate identified hazards
- Perform technical evaluations and advise line partners in the preparation and review of technical work documents, Hazard Analysis, Primary Hazard and Aspect Survey, Work Planning and Controls, and other required ES&H-related documentation
- Perform and communicate regular facility and work area walk-throughs to physically observe activities and inspect equipment, facilities, and the general workplace environment with management
- Document and report staff and management concerns, findings, non-compliance issues and significant information in corporate data systems and through appropriate management channels
- Support management with ES&H-related events, occurrences or emergencies
- Support internal and external ES&H audits and assessments of facilities and operations/activities, and any related corrective actions
- Participate in accident investigations involving injuries and damage and assist in identification of causes and corrective actions
- Communicate and support corporate safety initiatives, regulatory and policy updates and safety performance metrics with a strong focus on customer service and partnering with line management and staff to help meet performance expectations
- Assist with audits and assessments of operational areas to determine effectiveness of safety programs, including electrical safety/Lock Out Tag out, construction safety, rigging/crane operations, traffic safety, seismic safety, pressure safety, industrial ergonomics
- Support integrating safety systems, associated support equipment, facilities, functional specifications, and operations to ensure hazards are mitigated and in compliance with safety and health regulations
- Cultivate effective communications and relationships with organization leadership, the ES&H organization and ES&H coordinator community
- Independently analyze and recommend safety criteria in system design, equipment and procedures to control or eliminate hazards
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Livermore, CA.
Salary Range
$88,900 - $201,000
- Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 2 or more years of directly relevant experience; or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- Experience with common office software, such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and/or Outlook
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance
Qualifications We Desire
- Knowledge or training in worker safety and health programs
- Professional certification in a relevant field (e.g., Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional)
- Proven understanding of industrial safety standards, equipment, and practices, including but not limited to the following: machine tools, electrical, laser, pressure, hazardous materials, radiological and explosives
- Understanding of applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOE regulations
- Strong technical background safely interpreting and applying the latest editions of Codes and Standards
- Knowledge and experience in performing occupational health, safety, and environmental management related assessments and the development of corrective actions, particularly in a research and development setting
- Strong customer focus and ability to work well in a team focused environment.
- Demonstrated ability to meet and adapt to quickly changing deadlines and priorities
- Active DOE L or Q clearance
About Our Team
The ESH System Integration, 5 Team provides ES&H integration support for both CA and NM sites, including remote site operations. Department personnel support and facilitate the implementation of ES&H requirements and processes and assist in the identification and analysis of any hazards, threats and risks which may create an unsafe worksite. We collaborate to translate corporate policy requirements into line implementation plans and to formulate engineering and administrative controls to mitigate hazards, threats, and risks.
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon27
- Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services14E
- University of Alabama10
- Environmental Resources Management9
- Michels7
Top Industries Hiring
- Education11
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Manufacturing3
- Food & Beverage3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in health and safety technician jobs.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification strongly preferred or required
- Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, or incident investigations
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable federal and state safety standards
- Proficiency with safety management software and incident reporting systems
- Associate or bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety science, or a related field
- HAZWOPER certification required for roles involving hazardous materials handling
Tips for Your Health and Safety Technician Job Search
Lead your resume with certifications
Hiring managers for health and safety technician roles scan for credentials before reading work history. Put your OSHA 30, CSP, CHST, or HAZWOPER certification in a dedicated section at the top, not buried in a summary paragraph.
Tailor your resume to the industry
Safety duties differ sharply between a refinery, a hospital, and a construction site. Mirror the industry-specific language in each job posting, whether that's process safety management, infection control, or fall protection, so your resume reads as directly relevant.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists health and safety technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by required certifications
Many health and safety technician postings require specific credentials tied to the industry, such as HAZWOPER for chemical plants or CHST for construction. Filtering by those terms saves time and surfaces openings your credentials already match.
Prepare scenario-based interview answers
Interviewers for safety roles routinely ask how you have handled an incident investigation, corrected a near-miss, or enforced compliance when workers pushed back. Prepare two or three specific examples that show your process from identification through corrective action.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Safety technician offers often include allowances for PPE, continuing education credits, or on-call premiums that vary by employer and site. Ask about those components during the offer stage so you are comparing the full package across positions.
Health and Safety Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most health and safety technicians?
Amazon, Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services, and University of Alabama are hiring the most health and safety technicians right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent in manufacturing, oil and gas, and construction sectors.
How many health and safety technician jobs are remote?
About 24% of health and safety technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most safety roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include safety program coordination, compliance documentation review, and training development rather than field inspection work.
How do you become a health and safety technician?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or a closely related field. Complete OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training, which most employers require from day one. Gain hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level site assistant roles, then pursue credentials like CHST or HAZWOPER as your target industry demands.
Can you get hired as a health and safety technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level health and safety technician positions are realistic with an OSHA 30 card, a relevant degree or coursework, and demonstrated attention to compliance details. Employers in construction and manufacturing frequently hire candidates who completed a safety internship or served in a military safety role, treating those as equivalent to field experience.
What does the health and safety technician interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen focused on your certifications and familiarity with OSHA standards, followed by one or two in-person or video interviews. You will typically be asked to walk through a past incident investigation, describe how you enforced a safety procedure under pushback, and demonstrate knowledge of recordkeeping requirements such as OSHA 300 logs.
Where can I find and apply to health and safety technician jobs?
You can find and apply to health and safety technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, experience level, and preferred industry, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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