Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Kernersville, NC

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 Manager II

  • Ecolab
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology) or Operations Management / Supply Chain Management Previous experience with personal safety and behavior-based safety programs Experience with hazardous materials...

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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • Thomasville, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Thomasville, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist IV Pay Rate: $46.45/hr....

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EHS Manager

  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Bachelors degree in Safety, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, or equivalent experience....

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EHS Manager - O'Neal Manufacturing Services

  • O'Neal Industries
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Excellent leadership abilities and knowledge of OSHA & EPA requirements Knowledge and experience with Behavior-Based Safety techniques Physical Requirements Ability to lift 20 lbs. as needed....

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Facilities Environmental Safety Specialist Associate

  • Atrium Health
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Back to Search Results Facilities Environmental Safety Specialist Associate- Winston Salem, NC, United States Job ID: R242987 Shift: 1st Job Type: Regular Share: mail Share on Facebookshare to...

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Facilities Environmental Safety Specialist Associate

  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 12 days ago

Department: 12001 Non Enterprise Corporate - Environment of Care Safety Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full time, requires...

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EHS Manager

  • Mindlance
  • Welcome, NC (18 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Welcome, NC (18 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 14 days ago

EHS Manager#26-14074 Welcome, NC All On-site Job Description Duration:0-6 month(s) Description/Comment:Job Title: EHS Manager Contract: 6 months with possible extension/conversion Location:...

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EHS Specialist

  • Amazon
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 15 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. As a...

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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist IV

  • Belcan, LLC
  • Thomasville, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 27 days ago
  • Thomasville, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 27 days ago

Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist IV Pay Rate: $46.45/hr....

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Regional EHS Manager

  • GFL Environmental Inc.
  • High Point, NC (12 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • High Point, NC (12 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Here is what we're looking for in our next safety champion: The Experience: You've spent 5-7+ years in the EHS field, ideally within the industrial, waste management, or logistics sectors....

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EHS Manager

  • Clarios
  • Kernersville, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kernersville, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Partner with your EHS Cluster and Regional EHS teams on filling gaps for your plant (i.e. industrial hygiene, occupational health, permitting, auditing, etc.)....

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Industrial Hygienist, Senior

  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Provide industrial hygiene expertise and assistance to departments, projects and contractors. Recommend and review all industrial hygiene-related virtual and in-person training as needed....

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EHS Specialist

  • PPG
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Assist with oversight of the Waste Management Program (Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, Universal)....

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Demographic Data for Kernersville, NC

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Kernersville, NC

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Kernersville, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.9%
Master's Degree
27.4%
Associate's Degree
6.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.4%
High School or GED
5.4%
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 Kernersville, NC
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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