Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Illinois

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 [Manufacturing]

  • Rockford, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 18 hours ago

EHS Specialist [Manufacturing] Location: Rockford, Illinois, United States Category: Aerospace and Defense Job ID: P-107709 widget: Full-Time Description Job Requirements Quest Global delivers...

Industrial Hygienist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

, health & safety program, policies and procedures....

Site EHS Manager

  • Rockford, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 2 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...

at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive...

Lead Public Safety Officer - Armed (Full Time, 1st Shift)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Department: 11926 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Public Safety Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This is a...

Lead Public Safety Officer- Armed (1st Shift)

  • Park Ridge, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL
  • 3 days ago

Department: 11926 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Public Safety Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full-Time, 40 hours FTE....

Campus Safety Officer

  • Romeoville, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 4 days ago

Position Title: Campus Safety Officer Job Description: POSITION TITLE: Campus Safety Officer STATUS: Part time DEPARTMENT: Campus Police DIVISION: Administrative Services CLASSIFICATION:...

EHS Coordinator

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

JOB FUNCTION AND SCOPE This position is responsible for working with the general managers of three manufacturing facilities, and other employees, to continuously improve the environmental, health &...

About The Role Occupational Health / Industrial Hygiene Specialist (United States) We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Occupational Health / Industrial Hygiene Specialist with the Orica...

Lead Public Safety Officer - Armed

  • Hazel Crest, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Hazel Crest, IL
  • 8 days ago

Department: 11926 Advocate South Suburban Hospital - Public Safety Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Rotating Weekends Off,...

EHS Manager

  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 9 days ago

What You'll Need To Be Successful BS/MS in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering (with a specialization in HSE or other related HSE discipline) AND at least 5 years HSE experience...

EHS Specialist

  • Gibson City, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Gibson City, IL
  • 9 days ago

International Flavor & Fragrances (IFF) is currently seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Specialist to join our site in Gibson City, IL (halfway between Champaign and Bloomington)....

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • Springfield, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 9 days ago

occupational health and industrial hygiene to ensure Chemours program compliance....

EHS Specialist

  • Channahon, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Channahon, IL
  • 11 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...

Multi-Site EHS Manager, Workplace Health and Safety

  • Champaign, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 11 days ago

**This role will require 50-70% travel and will RTO to the home site when not traveling. This is not a remote role** One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to...

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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.7%
Master's Degree
27.4%
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 Illinois
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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