Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors: 
Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers.
Also includes
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers |
About the Job
| Primary Industry | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Indiana Average Salary | $101,421.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 43 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 53 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 3.27 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 236 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 7.27 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Integrity
Decision-making
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Work Ethic
Leadership
Professionalism
Creativity
Organization
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Integrity
Decision-making
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Work Ethic
Leadership
Professionalism
Creativity
Organization
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Getting Information
Review health, safety, and environment (HSE) related codes and specifications
Interpret architectural or engineering information from blueprints or schematics
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information
Review engineering data or reports
Research medical or health improvement issues
Determine effects of pollution
Investigate environmental impact of projects and activities
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities
Determine fire causes
Analyze adaptability of species to new environmental conditions
Collect engineering data
Research product safety
Obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
Analyze evidence or facts
Interpret architectural or engineering information from blueprints or schematics
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information
Review engineering data or reports
Research medical or health improvement issues
Determine effects of pollution
Investigate environmental impact of projects and activities
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities
Determine fire causes
Analyze adaptability of species to new environmental conditions
Collect engineering data
Research product safety
Obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
Analyze evidence or facts
Analyzing Data or Information
Evaluate impact of governmental or other types of regulations or laws
Determine regulatory limitations on project
Interpret laws or legislation
Evaluate product design
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze engineering design problems
Evaluate worker exposure to hazardous or dangerous conditions
Perform health, safety, and environment (HSE) related research
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Analyze effectiveness of safety systems or procedures
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Determine regulatory limitations on project
Interpret laws or legislation
Evaluate product design
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze engineering design problems
Evaluate worker exposure to hazardous or dangerous conditions
Perform health, safety, and environment (HSE) related research
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Analyze effectiveness of safety systems or procedures
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Manage safety programs
Direct fire fighting, prevention, or suppression activities
Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities or drills
Take responsibility for safety of group
Manage handling of hazardous, toxic, or non-compliant materials
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities
Manage industrial projects
Direct installation activities
Direct construction activities
Supervise engineering personnel
Direct fire fighting, prevention, or suppression activities
Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities or drills
Take responsibility for safety of group
Manage handling of hazardous, toxic, or non-compliant materials
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities
Manage industrial projects
Direct installation activities
Direct construction activities
Supervise engineering personnel
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet engineering specifications or standards
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory, hazard, or fire code compliance
Inspect facilities or work sites for environmental or safety hazards
Test radiation levels of surrounding area
Test ambient levels of air quality, noise, or temperature
Test manufactured products
Compute product or materials test results
Test materials to verify safety standards
Inspect engineering equipment or systems
Test engineering project equipment
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory, hazard, or fire code compliance
Inspect facilities or work sites for environmental or safety hazards
Test radiation levels of surrounding area
Test ambient levels of air quality, noise, or temperature
Test manufactured products
Compute product or materials test results
Test materials to verify safety standards
Inspect engineering equipment or systems
Test engineering project equipment
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Employ proper personal protection in health care settings
Employ radiation safety procedures
Implement health or sanitation standards
Follow safety procedures and regulations in industrial, production, or manufacturing environments
Implement pollution control techniques
Solve engineering problems
Determine causes of mechanical or production problems
Edit documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
Employ radiation safety procedures
Implement health or sanitation standards
Follow safety procedures and regulations in industrial, production, or manufacturing environments
Implement pollution control techniques
Solve engineering problems
Determine causes of mechanical or production problems
Edit documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Recommend measures to ensure maximum employee protection
Advise industrial or manufacturing personnel
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance
Advise authorities or others on the management of emergency situations, radiation incidents, or hazardous conditions
Recommend action to ensure legal or regulatory compliance
Advise others regarding environmental practices, standards, or concerns
Advise individuals regarding health or safety matters
Advise industrial or manufacturing personnel
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance
Advise authorities or others on the management of emergency situations, radiation incidents, or hazardous conditions
Recommend action to ensure legal or regulatory compliance
Advise others regarding environmental practices, standards, or concerns
Advise individuals regarding health or safety matters
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