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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THPG Safety Officer - Risk Management

  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Safety Officer - Risk Management - THPG Full Time/ Days Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Remote Work hours: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, occasional...

Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

  • Mansfield, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Mansfield, TX
  • 9 hours ago

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for performing safety and environmental audits, ergonomic assessments, industrial hygiene monitoring, accident/incident investigations,...

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

  • Mansfield, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Mansfield, TX
  • 9 hours ago

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for performing safety and environmental audits, ergonomic assessments, industrial hygiene monitoring, accident/incident investigations,...

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • Farmers Branch, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Farmers Branch, TX
  • 9 hours ago

EnSafe is accepting applications for an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to work full-time in our Dallas, TX office....

EHS Manager

  • San Marcos, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Marcos, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Job Overview Skanska is searching for a dynamic Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager....

Lead Systems Integration Analyst - EHS

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

API integration experience within custom applications. 5+ years in.NET development or comparable 4th generation language. 5+ years' experience with Industrial Hygiene, Air Quality, Compliance, Action...

EHS Specialist - Process Safety Management

  • Beaumont, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Beaumont, TX
  • 3 days ago

Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and...

EHS Specialist

  • Wylie, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Wylie, TX
  • 3 days ago

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree required in environmental science, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or related field preferred....

EHS Manager

  • Ennis, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Ennis, TX
  • 4 days ago

Monitor and maintain environmental compliance programs, including air and water permits, mining regulations, and waste management....

EHS Coordinator (Bilingual)

  • Wylie, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Wylie, TX
  • 4 days ago

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) provides training, risk assessments, injury prevention, regulatory, leadership and continuous improvement support for the organization composed of five (5) manufacturing...

EHS Manager

  • Plano, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 5 days ago

Industrial Hygiene principles and techniques involved in Hearing conservation, Lasers, Silica, Asbestos, Lead work, as examples....

Safety Officer

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 5 days ago

Safety Officer JobID: 6947 Position Type: Supporting District Operations Date Posted: 4/23/2025 Location: SAFETY AND SECURITY Closing Date: 05/07/2025 Safety Officer Reports to: Director II -...

EHS Specialist

  • DFW Airport, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • DFW Airport, TX
  • 7 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...

Public Safety Officer

  • Beaumont, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Beaumont, TX
  • 7 days ago

Public Safety Officer JobID: 455 Position Type: Security/Public Safety Officer Date Posted: 6/11/2024 Location: POLICE OFFICERS (Trahan Center) Additional Information: Show/Hide Beaumont...

Health and Safety Advisor

  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago

Job Description Health and Safety Advisor Posting Start Date: 2/10/25 Requisition ID: 41651 Apply now Informations generales HOUSTON, United States, 77056 ENGIE North America Inc. Skilled ( >3...

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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
27.4%
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 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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