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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Site EHS Manager II

  • Huntley, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntley, IL
  • 4 days ago

Join Amazons mission to become Earths safest place to work! At Amazon, weve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. We're...

Industrial Hygienist

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago

hygiene; OR Certification from the Board for Global EHS Credentialing (formerly American Board of Industrial Hygiene(external link) ( ABIH ))....

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • Bensenville, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bensenville, IL
  • 7 hours ago

Gravure Ink, a division of Patrick Industries is hiring an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist....

Lead Health & Safety Specialist

  • Belleville, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Belleville, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Key Accountabilities Conduct internal safety program evaluations, physical safety inspections, industrial hygiene monitoring for chemical and physical hazards and ergonomic evaluations in office and...

EHS Specialist

  • University Park, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • University Park, IL
  • 12 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...

Health & Safety Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 hours ago

Come join our Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL) corporate team! We are a great place to work and offer many employee-friendly perks and benefits. GSL is the manager of the Goddard School franchise system...

Public Safety Officer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

ABOUT USLoretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicagos Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit...

Plant EHS Manager

  • Frankfort, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Frankfort, IL
  • 1 day ago

The EHS Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager at the facility and be responsible for providing focus, definition, and technical expertise for the development of a proactive Environmental,...

Ehs Coordinator

  • Saint Charles, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL
  • 2 days ago

EHS Coordinator Job Description We are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to oversee compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and standards....

EHS Specialist

  • Aurora, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 5 days ago

compliance....

Sr. EHS Manager

  • Bedford Park, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Bedford Park, IL
  • 6 days ago

Senior Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Bedford Park, IL The Environmental Health & Safety Manager will lead the planning and execution of all HSE activities in our manufacturing facility, including...

Industrial Hygienist

  • Naperville, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 6 days ago

Minimum of 3 years of consulting experience conducting industrial hygiene projects....

Public Safety Officer I - Armed (Full Time, 3rd Shift)

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 7 days ago

Department: 11926 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Public Safety Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 2-12 Hour Shifts 1730-0600...

Public Safety Officer I - Armed (On-Call)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

Department: 11926 Advocate Trinity Hospital - Public Safety Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 6am-2:30pm 2pm-10:30pm 10pm-6:30am...

Facilities & EHS Specialist

  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • 7 days ago

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including waste management and hazardous materials handling Requirements for Consideration Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science...

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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
6.2%
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 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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