Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Alabama

An Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is a professional who focuses on identifying and eliminating risks in the workplace. They work in a wide range of sectors, especially in industries like manufacturing, construction, and healthcare that involve substantial physical activities. They are responsible for ensuring that an organization complies with environmental policies and laws to prevent accidents and protect the health of employees and the environment. This involves conducting regular inspections and audits, implementing safety training programs, and maintaining documentation of all environmental health and safety-related activities.

Key skills required for this role include a strong understanding of environmental regulations, excellent communication and analytical skills, and the ability to handle emergency situations. They must also possess certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), depending on the specific industry requirements. Relevant Bachelor's degrees in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health are often required. Prior to becoming an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, individuals might have roles such as Safety Coordinator, Environmental Technician, or Health and Safety Advisor.

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AMI Operations Safety Officer

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago

AMI Operations Safety Officer Hybrid in Birmingham, AL Annual Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000 DOE Why Choose GMR? Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to...

EHS Specialist I

  • AL
  • 1 day ago
  • AL
  • 1 day ago

Key Skills: Technical expertise in environmental, health, safety, sustainability, and ergonomic practices and regulations. Analytical skills to analyze trends and provide actionable guidance....

EHS Specialist

  • Mobile, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 7 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - High school or equivalent - A minimum of 1 year in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A bachelors degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience...

Quality & EHS Coordinator

  • Daphne, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Daphne, AL
  • 7 days ago

Quality & EHS Coordinator AAA USA Daphne, Alabama, United States 2 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description Must be willing to travel / temporarily relocate to Mobile, AL Position...

Senior EHS Specialist

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 9 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 9 days ago

Senior EHS Specialist Our client seeks a highly skilled and experienced Senior EHS Specialist to lead our environmental health, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing...

Health & Safety Advisor

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 14 days ago

Health & Safety Advisor Birmingham Salary 40k - 45K + car allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days and sell 2 days Private medical scheme Are you a Health & Safety...

Mgr, EHS

  • Arab, AL
  • 15 days ago
  • Arab, AL
  • 15 days ago

Job Purpose The site Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist is required to be highly visible in constantly communicating a safety first culture and positive work environment....

EHS Manager

  • Arab, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Arab, AL
  • 16 days ago

The site Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist is required to be highly visible in constantly communicating a safety first culture and positive work environment....

Chemical Hygiene Officer/Safety

  • Athens, AL
  • 18 days ago
  • Athens, AL
  • 18 days ago

Position Information Department/College Physical Plant Position Title Chemical Hygiene Officer/Safety Job Category Staff Posting Number 00501 FLSA Non-Exempt Full or Part Time Full-Time Other...

Operations Specialist - EHS, Training and Continuous Improvement

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 29 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 29 days ago

Who you are.... As an Operations Specialist, you work within operations to provide various support functions in accordance with LB Foster, OSHA, EHS, ESG, CSI, and ISO standards, and employee...

EHS Manager

  • Selma, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Selma, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field....

Project EHS Manager - Travel

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities: Lead, direct, and enforce Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) on a single construction project, based on safety staffing requirements as defined by Headquarters...

Principal Health & Safety Consultant

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or...

Emergency Management & Safety Officer - 007250

  • Mobile, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Preferred Qualifications Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama's department of Safety and Environmental Compliance is seeking to hire an Emergency Management & Safety Officer....

Multi-Site EHS Manager

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 30+ days ago

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Alabama

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.7%
Master's Degree
27.5%
Associate's Degree
6.2%
High School or GED
5.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.5%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Alabama
1-2 years
23.8%
2-4 years
19.0%
4-6 years
19.0%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
None
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%


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