Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Texas

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 OMS

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Duties include but are not limited to strategic HSE planning for the facility, auditing and self-inspection, standard and regulation interpretation, incident investigation, environmental site assessment...

Health and Safety Specialist II

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Education: Bachelors degree in occupational health & safety, industrial hygiene, safety engineering, fire protection engineering, or related field....

Construction Health & Safety Officer

  • Houston, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Help us build the future and well help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all...

Health and Safety Specialist

  • Carrollton, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Carrollton, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Job Summary IFF is looking for a EH&S to join our team at the IFF Carrollton site. This IFF location manufactures flavor ingredients that can be found in consumer products that people across the...

EHS Manager-ManufacturingandWarehouse - 367832

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Job Description OverviewPepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From...

EHS Coordinator

  • Midland, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Midland, TX
  • 1 day ago

EHS Coordinator Job Details Full Time / Part Time: Full Time FLSA Classification: Exempt Business Unit: Environmental, Health, and Safety Reports to: Safety Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Job...

Manager, EHS

  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days ago

Hygiene sampling techniques * Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment; Microsoft products experience preferred - Outlook-Word-Excel * Track record of successful project management...

Specialist - EHS

  • TX
  • 3 days ago
  • TX
  • 3 days ago

This position supports the environmental compliance, health & safety needs of field operations, training, engineering and senior leadership....

EHS Specialist

  • Forney, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Forney, TX
  • 4 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 Bachelor's degree...

Industrial Hygienist 4

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

Hygiene and Building Science projects....

Environmental Health Officer III

  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

Posting Title Environmental Health Officer III Job Requisition Number COA093409 Position Number 104160 Job Type Full-Time Division Name APH Consumer Protection Minimum Qualifications Education...

EHS Specialist

  • Hillsboro, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Hillsboro, TX
  • 6 days ago

Hygiene surveys as required (air, noise, ergonomics, etc.)...

Health and Safety Specialist (Remote)

  • Dallas, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 7 days ago

They will have training in and/or experience implementing safety programs; conducting site assessments; supporting sites to comply with laws, regulations, and internal expectations; and interpreting...

Remote Work

EHS Manager

  • Dallas, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 7 days ago

Career Opportunity: The Environmental Health & Safety Manager will develop and implement programs and procedures to reduce the frequency and severity of workplace incidents, ensure compliance with federal...

EHS Manager - 325565

  • Dallas, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 7 days ago

Job DescriptionOverviewJoin Our Team as an EHS Manager at PepsiCo Beverages North America - Make an Impact at Our Dallas Gatorade Facility! Compensation and Benefits: We recognize and reward the...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Texas

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.7%
Master's Degree
27.3%
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 Texas
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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