Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Georgia

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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EHS Specialist

  • Union City, GA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Union City, GA
  • 14 hours 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...

Site EHS Manager , MGE9 Sort Center - WHS

  • Union City, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Union City, GA
  • 5 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...

Health & Safety Tech / Industrial Hygienist

  • Augusta, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 5 days ago

Industrial Hygiene certification is strongly preferred....

Site EHS Manager

  • Lithia Springs, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Lithia Springs, GA
  • 7 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...

Senior Site EHS Manager

  • Stone Mountain, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Stone Mountain, GA
  • 8 days ago

At Amazon, we prioritize health, safety, and well-being above all else. There is nothing more important. To support this priority, Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Site...

Sr EHS Specialist 95

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 21 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 21 days ago

Sr EHS Specialist 95-125k Featured LOCATION Atlanta, GA TYPE Direct Hire ID j-13325 Global manufacturing company seeks a Sr EHS Specialist for their Atlanta area plant. Responsibilities include:...

Safety Officer

  • Hazlehurst, GA
  • 24 days ago
  • Hazlehurst, GA
  • 24 days ago

The primary purpose of your job position is to assure that patients, staff, and visitors are provided with a safe and comfortable environment. To ensure that staff activities are monitored, and...

Ehs Manager

  • Buford, GA
  • 25 days ago
  • Buford, GA
  • 25 days ago

Are you an experienced EHS Manager passionate about safety and sustainability in manufacturing? Do you speak spanish? Are you looking to join a leading company where you’ll drive environmental,...

EHS Specialist

  • Pooler, GA
  • 25 days ago
  • Pooler, GA
  • 25 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...

Sr. EHS Specialist

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 25 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 25 days ago

Senior EHS Specialist - Georgia Salary : $75,000 - $125,000 Company Summary: One of North America's largest wire and cable producers is seeking a driven skillful EHS Specialist to lead their site...

EHS Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 27 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 27 days ago

SBM Management is looking for a EHS Manager to join their team! The EHS Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and implementing organization safety program to ensure safe, healthy,...

EHS Specialist I

  • Hampton, GA
  • 27 days ago
  • Hampton, GA
  • 27 days ago

Job Summary: The EHS Specialist I will deliver clear and concise training on all regulatory mandated topics as well as site and department specific topics, support EHS manager to maintain...

Wastewater Specialist (EHS)

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 27 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 27 days ago

Conduct Industrial Hygiene testing including but not limited to: LIA (Lead in Air) and Noise Level Monitoring including the associated COC (Chain of Custodies) Draft reports with industrial hygiene...

Bilingual Quality Health and Safety Officer/Specialist

  • Norcross, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norcross, GA
  • 30+ days ago

Bilingual Quality Health and Safety Officer/Specialist Manufacturing Norcross, Georgia Direct Hire Jul 25, 2024 Bilingual (Spanish and English) Quality Health & Safety Specialist/Officer Location:...

EHS Coordinator

  • Ideal, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ideal, GA
  • 30+ days ago

Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field. 3-5 years of experience in the EHS field, preferably working in a military installation...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Georgia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Georgia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.7%
Master's Degree
27.3%
Associate's Degree
6.1%
High School or GED
5.6%
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 Georgia
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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