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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 2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

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Current 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
Health & Safety Engineer (Entry Level) 2/2/10 Hillsboro DOE
Product Safety Engineer 12/19/09 Beaverton
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 ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $23.59 $28.98 $35.58 $41.54 $49.56 $35.56 $73,966
Multnomah / Washington 25.02 30.96 37.01 42.64 50.86 37.03 77,014
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 27.82 30.05 33.58 39.10 44.14 34.59 71,944
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 20.82 23.81 28.31 32.18 40.06 28.64 59,579
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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
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 209 222 13 6.2% 1 5 7
Multnomah / Washington 122 132 10 8.2% 1 3 4
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 28 32 4 14.3% 0 1 1
Lane 21 23 2 9.5% 0 1 1
Clackamas 19 20 1 5.3% 0 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 12 11 -1 -8.3% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 8 9 1 12.5% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 5 6 1 20.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 4 3 -1 -25.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 1 1 0 0.0% 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 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 209
Total, All Industries Private 196
Construction Private 62
Construction of Buildings Private 33
Nonresidential Building Construction Private 32
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Private 13
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 16
Building Equipment Contractors Private 13
Manufacturing Private 86
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 53
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 46
Transportation and Warehousing Private 10
Finance and Insurance Private 18
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 18
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities Private 18
Total, All Industries Local 11
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 one or more of the following programs:

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%
Industrial Engineers 28%
Mechanical Engineers 28%
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 27%
Biomedical Engineers 26%
Aerospace Engineers 26%
Industrial Engineering Technicians 26%