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Occupational Report for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Include industrial product safety engineers.

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Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Employment Outlook for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. Regional employment is expected to decline in this occupation between 2008 and 2018. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.

Due to low, declining employment and limited projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist.

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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Warehouse Assistant / Safety Coordinator 8/19/10 Eugene DOE
Safety & Environmental Coordinator 8/28/10 Eugene
Job Openings from the Web for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Safety & Environmental Coordinator 8/26/10 Eugene Peterson Holding Company
Safety and Risk Manager 8/18/10 Canyon City
Safety Manager - EHS, Multi-facilit... 7/2/10 Hillsboro MRINETWORK
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRON 6/15/10 Portland Jacobs
State of Oregon License Information for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $26.36 $31.48 $37.82 $47.41 $62.72 $40.16 $83,514
Multnomah / Washington 26.59 32.10 37.55 43.76 51.20 37.93 78,876
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 28.57 30.90 34.34 39.76 45.25 35.33 73,485
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 19.05 23.42 28.96 35.23 49.40 30.50 63,431
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Regional Employment Projections for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 195 194 -1 -0.5% 0 5 5
Multnomah / Washington 131 134 3 2.3% 0 3 4
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 14 15 1 7.1% 0 0 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 12 13 1 8.3% 0 0 0
Clackamas 12 12 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Lane 10 10 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 5 2 -3 -60.0% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 1 2 1 100.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 195
Total, All Industries Private 180
Construction Private 60
Construction of Buildings Private 32
Nonresidential Building Construction Private 31
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Private 13
Utility System Construction Private 10
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 15
Building Equipment Contractors Private 14
Manufacturing Private 74
Chemical Manufacturing Private 10
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 47
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 45
Finance and Insurance Private 19
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 19
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities Private 16
Total, All Industries Local 13
Educational Requirements for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
  • Administer Public Policies And Laws
  • Analyze Engineering Design Problems
  • Apply Basic Chemistry
  • Apply Basic Engineering Principles
  • Apply Electro-Mechanical Systems Principles
  • Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
  • Apply Manufacturing Process Theory
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Identify, Analyze And Solve Problems
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Psychology Theory
  • Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
  • Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
  • Apply Structural And Safety Principles To Buildings And Other Construction Projects
  • Apply Technical Engineering Regulations
  • Conduct Chemical Analyses
  • Conduct Quantitative Analysis
  • Design And Conduct Tests Of Engineered Systems
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Design, Develop And Test Safety Systems
  • Develop Maintenance Schedules
  • Develop Safety Regulations
  • Evaluate Data From Engineering Projects
  • Evaluate Manufacturing And Processing Systems
  • Evaluate Material Specifications
  • Evaluate Product Design
  • Evaluate Tool Designs
  • Explain Complex Mathematical Information
  • Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
  • Follow Regulations
  • Improve Test Devices And Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting
  • Inspect Products And Systems For Regulatory Compliance
  • Interpret And Explain Governmental And Organizational Rules, Policies And Regulations
  • Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
  • Interpret Medical Evaluations Of Employees In Hazardous Jobs
  • Operate And Maintain Inspection Tools And Equipment
  • Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Repair Setting
  • Plan And Test Engineering Methods
  • Provide Analytical Assessment Of Engineering Data
  • Provide Consulting Services
  • Provide Formal Training To Employees
  • Read And Understand Operating Manuals
  • Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Recognize Public Safety Hazards
  • Solve Engineering Problems
  • Supervise Industrial Projects
  • Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects And Processes
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Computers For Design, Drafting, Modeling And Other Engineering Tasks
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Write Performance Requirements For Product Development And Engineering Projects
  • Write Safety Reports
Schools and Training Providers for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Engineers, All Other 37%
Mining And Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 34%
Environmental Engineers 33%
Materials Engineers 31%