Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Louisiana

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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Senior Site EHS Manager

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 hours 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...

Public Safety Officer Senior - University Medical Center

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago

Your job is more than a job. The Public Safety Officer Senior-Safety Net Hospital provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and staff within a Level 1 Trauma...

Multi-Site EHS Manager

  • Abbeville, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Abbeville, LA
  • 3 days ago

DESCRIPTION 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...

Public Safety Officer Senior - Night Shift

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago

Your job is more than a job. The Public Safety Officer Senior provides a visual security presence to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and staff. Screens...

Site EHS Manager

  • Boyce, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Boyce, LA
  • 8 days ago

Amazon Site EHS Manager in Boyce , Louisiana Description One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe,...

Plant EHS Specialist

  • Ruston, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Ruston, LA
  • 10 days ago

POSTED Mar 13, 2025 Plant Environmental Health & Safety Specialist EHS Ruston, LA $90,000 to $120,000 + Bonus + Full Relocation The Plant Senior EHS Specialist will focus on plant EHS initiatives, rollout...

Industrial Hygienist

  • Garyville, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Garyville, LA
  • 14 days ago

Serve as Subject Matter Expert in the areas of Chemical (e.g. hydrogen sulfide, benzene), Physical, and Biological Agent Exposure Control, Radiation Safety, Respiratory Protection, Emergency Response...

EHS Coordinator - Night Shift - SBST

  • Bossier City, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA
  • 17 days ago

Protection, PPE Program, Hazard Communication, and other OSHA required programs....

Public Safety Officer Senior

  • Metairie, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 17 days ago

Your job is more than a job. The Public Safety Officer Senior provides a visual security presence to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and staff. Screens...

Self Performed Operations-Project EHS Manager (Louisiana)

  • Monroe, LA
  • 18 days ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 18 days ago

.* Position Description: Partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and project teams to enforce construction site compliance with company EH&S programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory...

Armed Public Safety Officer

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 20 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 20 days ago

Insight Global Armed Public Safety Officer in New Orleans , Louisiana Job Description Insight Global is seeking Armed Public Safety Officers to join a client in New Orleans, LA. In this role, the...

Employee Health and Safety Specialist

  • Saint Rose, LA
  • 24 days ago
  • Saint Rose, LA
  • 24 days ago

Overview The Employee Health and Safety Specialist II supports Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for Hussmann Services in the Southern district. This individual will be a leader for the...

EHS Manager

  • Coushatta, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Coushatta, LA
  • 30+ days ago

EHS Manager Position Summary Coushatta Forest Products is seeking a dedicated EHS Manager in Coushatta, LA. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the EHS Manager will provide front-line leadership and...

EHS Coordinator - Night Shift

  • Bossier City, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bossier City, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Protection, PPE Program, Hazard Communication, and other OSHA required programs....

EHS Specialist

  • Gretna, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gretna, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Insight Global is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety professional to sit onsite 5 days per week at a midstream oil/gas refinery location in Belle Chasse, LA. This is a direct hire...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Louisiana

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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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