Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Edison, NJ

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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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I....

EHS Manager

  • Plainsboro, NJ (16 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (16 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Prevention Control Countermeasure (SPCC), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP) + Experience with wastewater treatment systems and permitting as well as interfacing with town and state regulatory...

Staff Specialist EHS

  • Raritan, NJ (13 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raritan, NJ (13 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Job title Staff Specialist EHS Function Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS) Sub function Environmental Health & Safety Category Senior Analyst, Environmental Health & Safety...

Security Officer, Full Time (College Safety Officer)

  • West Windsor, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Windsor, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

AND DUTIES SUMMARY If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open...

Site EHS Manager

  • Avenel, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Avenel, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 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...

Sr. Industrial Hygienist/Safety Specialist

  • Sayreville, NJ (4 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sayreville, NJ (4 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Safety Sciences, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related major....

District Chemical Safety Officer

  • Kearny, NJ (21 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Kearny, NJ (21 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Hygiene, Environmental Science or thirty (30) hours of hazardous materials training from an accredited institution; Knowledge of current Right-to-Know laws, rules, and regulations; Certification preferred...

EHS Specialist

  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 10 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...

EHS Coordinator

  • Edison, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 15 days ago

At Concordance Healthcare Solutions, we believe that each team member makes a difference in driving our purpose of positively impacting lives forward. Concordance is committed to our guiding...

UXO Safety Officer / QC

  • Edison, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 17 days ago

Location: Work on-site at Wake Island. ECC is seeking candidates for a UXO Safety Officer / QC position on Wake Island. The project is expected to last approximately 90 days. This position is...

Site EHS Manager , Safety Manager

  • Carteret, NJ (9 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Carteret, NJ (9 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 18 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...

EHS Manager

  • Rahway, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ 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,...

Per Diem School Safety Officer 7HR (NBOE)

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Per Diem School Safety Officer 7HR (NBOE) JobID: 784 Position Type: Per Diem/P/D School Safety Officer 7HR Date Posted: 11/19/2021 Location: Unassigned Location - 139 Additional Information:...

EHS Specialist (Data Center Facilities Regional EHS)

  • Piscataway, NJ (4 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (4 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career! This is an exciting position for the selected EHS candidate to join QTS Data Centers during a period of unprecedented growth leading to an...

Health and Safety Officer

  • Somerville, NJ (14 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Somerville, NJ (14 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Hearing Conservation Standard, Respiratory Protection Standard, etc.) in conjunction with Human Resources....

Demographic Data for Edison, NJ

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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 Edison, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Edison, NJ 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 Edison, NJ
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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