Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Utah

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 Coordinator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 days ago

EHS Coordinator Regular Full-Time CLERICAL OFFICE Salt Lake City, UT, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1088 With innovative ropeway transportation systems, the Doppelmayr teams ensure world records,...

Site EHS Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 8 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 8 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...

Senior Risk Control Consultant, Construction

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 13 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 13 days ago

Subject Matter Expert in specialty area(s) (in such disciplines as Fleet, Sprinkler Contractor, Inland Marine, Industrial Hygiene, Human Factors & Ergonomics) to support the broader team to conduct...

EHS Specialist

  • West Jordan, UT
  • 14 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT
  • 14 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...

Safety Officer NEW

  • Dugway, UT
  • 19 days ago
  • Dugway, UT
  • 19 days ago

Safety Officer ARServices, Limited View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified Dugway, UT (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Discover a career of innovation and impact at...

Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Southwest 2025 (NV, UT, AZ, CO, NM, TX, OK)

  • West Jordan, UT
  • 23 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT
  • 23 days ago

Providing additional oversight for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, and other safety related activities....

Safety Officer

  • Dugway, UT
  • 29 days ago
  • Dugway, UT
  • 29 days ago

Battelle delivers when others cant. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clientswhether they are...

Public Safety Officer - Permanent Part-time

  • Roosevelt, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Roosevelt, UT
  • 30+ days ago

Default Section) TitlePublic Safety Officer - Permanent Part-time Overview Camden County College is one of the largest community colleges in New Jersey and ranks among the top nationwide in terms...

EHS Specialist (Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ 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...

Safety Officer

  • Dugway, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Dugway, UT
  • 45+ days ago

Position Pending Contract Award *** Position Type : Full-time, Exempt - Contingent Upon Award Work Location : U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah Systems Application & Technologies, Inc....

Regional EHS Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary: The Regional EHS Manager has multi-site responsibility for EHS compliance in Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental arenas at locations in the U.S....

Industrial Hygienist

  • Hill AFB, UT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hill AFB, UT
  • 60+ days ago

Engineering Technician or sister-service equivalent industrial hygiene technician....

Manager, EHS - Distribution Center

  • Tooele, UT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tooele, UT
  • 90+ days ago

ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field (or...

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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 Utah

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Utah 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 Utah
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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