Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in White Plains, NY

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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Fire Safety Officer Columbia University

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Experience using industrial hygiene or environmental monitoring equipment....

Per Diem Public Safety Officer

  • Jamaica, NY (23 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jamaica, NY (23 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Per Diem Public Safety Officer St. John's established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad...

Fire Safety Officer

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Experience using industrial hygiene or environmental monitoring equipment....

Health & Safety Specialist

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Join us as our Health and Safety Specialist. This position is hybrid and can be based in New York, Boston, Durham, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Atlanta or Washington, DC.Support Global Safety, Health &...

Multi-Site EHS Manager, WHS Amazon Health Services

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 3 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 EHS Specialist

  • Stamford, CT (11 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (11 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Support the coordination of projects to improve air quality, emissions control, waste management, and water and sewage processes....

Senior Safety Consultant - CSP

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Qualifications Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, science or engineering related field. 10-15 years of experience with various manufacturing environments...

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • Congers, NY (12 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Congers, NY (12 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Work Location: Congers NY Improving Health through Science and Technology!...

Senior Regional EHS Manager, WHS

  • Queens Village, NY (20 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (20 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 days 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 Regional...

Senior Regional EHS Manager, WHS

  • Maspeth, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Maspeth, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 days 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 Regional...

Health & Safety Specialist - Rochester & Buffalo

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Welcome to Cascades! At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first: style="list-style-type:disc"- -Flex and connected mode...

EHS Manager

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Specialization in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering or Environmental Sciences is preferred. Requires 5 to 10 years of experience within the EHS profession....

Coordinator, EHS Special Projects

  • Jamaica, NY (23 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (23 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 14 days ago

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling and digital...

EHS Manager

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Coordinates Industrial Hygiene (IH) program, conducts inspections, schedules consultant services, ensures collection of quality data....

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Scientist (Water Ecology) III

  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 19 days ago

The Environmental Health & Safety division within the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations is looking to hire a Scientist (Water Ecology) III....

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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Health, Safety and Wellness in Mining
Welcome to Health, Safety and Wellness in Mining where you will explore key concepts in the management of health, safety and wellness in mining workforces and communities, including the impacts of...
Occupational Safety and Health Hazards
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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in White Plains, NY

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in White Plains, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.7%
Master's Degree
27.5%
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 White Plains, NY
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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