Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Olive Branch, MS

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

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 4 days ago

The Role As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist....

Environment, Health & Safety Specialist II

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 10 days ago

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II is responsible for supporting the day-to-day safety and compliance operations for Shelby Distribution Center - Memphis, TN....

EHS Specialist

  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 16 days ago
  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 16 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - High school or equivalent - Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910 - A minimum of 1 year in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A bachelors...

Project EHS Manager - Travel

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 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...

Radiation Safety Officer

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

Proud to work at St. Jude, just named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work! We're creating an incredible career destination where talent can grow, innovate and make a real impact. At St. Jude,...

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

The Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day safety and compliance operations for NALC Distribution Center - Memphis, TN....

Business Unit EHS Manager

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

Health & Safety (EH&S) program....

Sr. EHS Manager

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 45+ days ago

The Manager will provide the leadership for developing and sponsoring standards for environmental compliance and safety, as well as develop and manage: Environmental Compliance programs; OSHA Compliance...

IT Analyst - EHS & Sustainability Applications

  • Cordova, TN (18 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cordova, TN (18 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 45+ days ago

, Health, Safety & Sustainability areas of our business and systems Past exposure to the following is an asset: PowerBI, Azure DevOps Server, Azure Active Directory, Visual Studio, mobile device enterprise...

Site EHS Manager

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 45+ 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

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 60+ days ago

DESCRIPTION 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...

Industrial Hygienist

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 60+ days ago

hygiene; ~OR~ Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)....

Industrial Hygienist

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 60+ days ago

hygiene; ~OR~ Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)....

Self Performed Operations-Project EHS Manager (Louisiana)

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 90+ 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...

EHS Manager - Manufacturing

  • Horn Lake, MS (13 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Horn Lake, MS (13 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 90+ days ago

Compiles and submits environmental data and works with outside consultants to maintain environmental compliance....

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Olive Branch, MS

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Olive Branch, MS 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 Olive Branch, MS
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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