STEM OPT Safety Technician Jobs
Safety Technician roles in industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, and occupational health qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.
We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Staff Technician 2, Water Treatment Operator to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This position entails travel to job sites and working outside of the office setting 95% of the time conducting field work on environmental projects. This is a full-time position based out of our Phoenix, AZ office.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:
- Perform site reconnaissance to observe existing conditions, assess site access for subsurface explorations, and identify important site features.
- Monitor subsurface exploration activities that include the use of test boring and geoprobe rigs and machine excavated test pits to gather soil, groundwater, and soil vapor samples.
- Perform groundwater sampling.
- Conduct construction monitoring of environmental remediation projects.
- Prepare detailed notes and take photographs to document the procedures used and observations made during field work and/or construction monitoring.
- Perform operation and maintenance activities on remediation and or monitoring equipment.
- Participate in team meetings.
- Coordinate scheduling with contractors and subcontractors.
- Coordinate with internal Haley & Aldrich team members on a daily basis.
- Adhere to Site Specific Health and Safety Plans prepared for each project site. Participate in site safety briefings and audits by both contractors and Haley & Aldrich.
- Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
- Associate degree in a technical specialty such as environmental science, or trade such as electrical or mechanical preferred
- 3-5 years of related field experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic Microsoft Excel and Word capabilities.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must have a reliable form of transportation.
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs. unassisted.
- Ability to travel to job sites and on temporary assignments as needed.
- Must comply with the Guiding Principles and Code of Behavior articulated in our Company Charter.
- Must comply with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
Preferred Skills:
- Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training or 10-hour OSHA Construction training.
INTRODUCTION
As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.
We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Staff Technician 2, Water Treatment Operator to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This position entails travel to job sites and working outside of the office setting 95% of the time conducting field work on environmental projects. This is a full-time position based out of our Phoenix, AZ office.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:
- Perform site reconnaissance to observe existing conditions, assess site access for subsurface explorations, and identify important site features.
- Monitor subsurface exploration activities that include the use of test boring and geoprobe rigs and machine excavated test pits to gather soil, groundwater, and soil vapor samples.
- Perform groundwater sampling.
- Conduct construction monitoring of environmental remediation projects.
- Prepare detailed notes and take photographs to document the procedures used and observations made during field work and/or construction monitoring.
- Perform operation and maintenance activities on remediation and or monitoring equipment.
- Participate in team meetings.
- Coordinate scheduling with contractors and subcontractors.
- Coordinate with internal Haley & Aldrich team members on a daily basis.
- Adhere to Site Specific Health and Safety Plans prepared for each project site. Participate in site safety briefings and audits by both contractors and Haley & Aldrich.
- Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
- Associate degree in a technical specialty such as environmental science, or trade such as electrical or mechanical preferred
- 3-5 years of related field experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic Microsoft Excel and Word capabilities.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must have a reliable form of transportation.
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs. unassisted.
- Ability to travel to job sites and on temporary assignments as needed.
- Must comply with the Guiding Principles and Code of Behavior articulated in our Company Charter.
- Must comply with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
Preferred Skills:
- Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training or 10-hour OSHA Construction training.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Safety Technician
Verify your CIP code matches safety science
Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Occupational safety, environmental health, and industrial hygiene programs qualify, but general health science degrees sometimes don't. Confirm with your DSO early.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your final interview. STEM OPT requires E-Verify enrollment as a condition of your extension, and not every safety employer in manufacturing or construction has completed enrollment.
Build your I-983 training plan around specific safety competencies
Draft your I-983 training objectives using measurable safety outcomes: incident rate reduction targets, compliance audit participation, or hazard assessment cycles. Vague goals get flagged during DSO review and delay your STEM OPT approval timeline.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filings in safety roles
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for safety and environmental roles. These companies have demonstrated a process for work-authorized hires and are more likely to support your STEM OPT paperwork.
Request a cap-gap memo from your DSO if your OPT expires during hiring
If your 12-month OPT end date falls between April and October 1 and you've filed for H-1B visa, cap-gap rules extend your authorization automatically. Get a written confirmation from your DSO to share with your employer's HR team during onboarding.
Align your job duties with OFLC Wage Search data before negotiating
Pull the prevailing wage for your specific safety role and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. Employers filing LCAs must meet DOL wage levels, and knowing the Level I or II threshold strengthens your position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Safety Technician role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. The STEM OPT extension is tied to your degree's CIP code, not the position itself. If your degree is in occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, or a related STEM field on the DHS Designated Degree Program List, and the Safety Technician role relates to that field, you qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for the specific worksite where you'll work, not just at the company level. Federal contractors are often already enrolled, but smaller safety consultancies or regional manufacturers may not be. Verify enrollment directly with HR before signing an offer letter, since USCIS requires confirmed enrollment before your STEM OPT extension is approved.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Safety Technician position?
Your I-983 must describe how the role provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. For Safety Technician positions, include specific learning objectives such as conducting OSHA compliance audits, running hazard identification assessments, or managing incident reporting systems. Your supervisor must co-sign the plan, and your DSO must approve it before USCIS processes your extension.
How do I find Safety Technician employers who already support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Safety Technician listings by employers with active DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, which signals familiarity with work-authorization processes. Companies in environmental consulting, defense contracting, and large-scale manufacturing tend to have established STEM OPT onboarding workflows. Cross-reference the E-Verify employer search to confirm enrollment before pursuing an offer.
Can my STEM OPT authorization bridge to an H-1B if my safety employer files for me?
Yes, if your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap provisions under USCIS rules automatically extend your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Safety Technician during that period without interruption, provided your employer maintains your I-983 training plan throughout.