Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Austin, TX

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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Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $92000.00 - $156000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Description Provides moderately complex consultative services to an assigned group of customers within a...

Project EHS Manager

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day 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...

Bilingual EHS Manager

  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 3 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,...

EHS Manager, Texas Battery Cell & Active Materials

  • Austin, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 10 days ago

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EHS risk assessment, equipment and process safety, and environmental compliance....

EHS Specialist

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 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...

EHS Manager

  • Austin, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 17 days ago

Manages data collection used for ESG reporting, Industrial Hygiene studies, machine guarding risk assessments, and ergonomic risk assessments....

Specialist, EHS

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

For over 50 years, Texas Water Utilities has been a trusted provider of water and wastewater utility services. Today, we serve over 143,000 customers in 207 Texas communities. Our service area...

Specialist, EHS

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

For over 50 years, Texas Water Utilities has been a trusted provider of water and wastewater utility services. Today, we serve over 143,000 customers in 207 Texas communities. Our service area...

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary: The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for ensuring workplace safety and environmental compliance....

EHS Specialist - Mission Services

  • Austin, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Health and Safety: Support program development and management of Boat Safety, Water Safety, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Ergonomics, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hazard Communication,...

Industrial Hygienist 4

  • Austin, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Hygiene and Building Science projectsSellerDoer RoleField Work is required Ability to travelIHAsbestosMoldLead experience including surveys assessments project oversightProficient in project management...

Self Performed Operations-Project EHS Manager (Louisiana)

  • Austin, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 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...

Health and Safety Specialist

  • Austin, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Job Requirements: Education: Associate or Bachelor Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Science or relevant health and safety field preferred; Certification in HAZWOPER, Site Supervisor, or 10...

Semiconductor EHS Coordinator, Texas Institute for Electronics

  • Austin, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Conducts EHS training and authorization of chemical safety protocols, respiratory protection, fall protection, control of hazardous energies (LOTO), confined space entry, alarm management, and others...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Austin, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Austin, TX 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 Austin, TX
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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