Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in North Carolina

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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Bilingual Health and Safety Specialist

  • High Point, NC
  • 22 hours ago
  • High Point, NC
  • 22 hours ago

Coordinate and assist with Industrial Hygiene monitoring....

EHS Manager

  • Bessemer City, NC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bessemer City, NC
  • 22 hours ago

hygiene issues Familiar with process safety management systems, including MOC and other elements of the OSHA PSM standard....

EHS Lead Specialist

  • Asheville, NC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 22 hours ago

Job Description Summary The EHS Lead Specialist will provide Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) operational support to the Asheville, NC CMC facility....

Unarmed Public Safety Officer - Atrium Health Cabarrus FT Day

  • Concord, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 2 days ago

Sign-On Bonus This position is Sign-On Bonus eligible. In addition to the Sign-On Bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages and paid time off. PRIMARY PURPOSE...

Unarmed Public Safety Officer - Atrium Health Corporate Charlotte FT Days

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago

Sign-On Bonus This position is Sign-On Bonus eligible. In addition to the Sign-On Bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages and paid time off. PRIMARY PURPOSE...

Sign-On Bonus** This position is Sign-On Bonus eligible. In addition to the Sign-On Bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages and paid time off. **PRIMARY...

Unarmed Public Safety Officer - Atrium Health Stanly PRN

  • Albemarle, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Albemarle, NC
  • 3 days ago

PRIMARY PURPOSE** As a Public Safety Officer at Advocate Health, you play a crucial role in creating a safe, secure, and caring atmosphere for patients, visitors, and staff. Your primary focus is...

Unarmed Public Safety Officer - Atrium Health Stanly FT Nights

  • Albemarle, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Albemarle, NC
  • 3 days ago

Sign-On Bonus** This position is Sign-On Bonus eligible. In addition to the Sign-On Bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages and paid time off. **PRIMARY...

Senior Industrial Hygienist

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago

Requirements: Bachelors degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related science field. Minimum 8-11 years experience. Masters degree preferred or PhD preferred....

Senior EHS Specialist

  • Newton, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Newton, NC
  • 5 days ago

Req ID 78908 | Newton, United States ZF Chassis Components, LLC Job Description About the Team: ZF Chassis Components, LLC in Newton, NC, is a prominent manufacturer with over 250 employees,...

Site EHS Manager, Workplace Health and Safety

  • Durham, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 6 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 Specialist

  • Mebane, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Mebane, NC
  • 7 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...

Risk Control Consultant

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago

At Hortica, we believe people are our competitive advantage. We strive to attract, train and motivate our employees to keep Hortica as a market leader in our industry. We are committed to hiring...

Site EHS Coordinator

  • Youngsville, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Youngsville, NC
  • 8 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field....

Plant EHS Manager

  • Kinston, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Kinston, NC
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications Qualifications: BS degree, preferably in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental related discipline and 1 - 5+ years of related experience....

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in North Carolina

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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