Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Wisconsin

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

  • Beaver Dam, WI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Beaver Dam, WI
  • 4 hours ago

Hygiene or equivalent Professional designations such as a Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM), 30 hour OSHA Certified, Certification in Ergonomics, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Associate...

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • West Allis, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Allis, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Conducting periodic safety and environmental compliance audits and ensuring corrective actions are completed....

EHS Specialist

  • Germantown, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Germantown, WI
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Education : Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental science, or a related field....

Security / Safety Officer FT PM Aurora Burlington

  • Burlington, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Burlington, WI
  • 3 days ago

Major Responsibilities: Provides security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion in even challenging circumstances and in accordance with policies, procedures, and training....

EHS Manager

  • Fort Atkinson, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Atkinson, WI
  • 3 days ago

Bachelors degree in occupational safety, environmental science, or related disciplines or equivalent subject matter knowledge skills and/or abilities acquired through work is required....

Security / Safety Officer FT 2nd Aurora Kenosha

  • Kenosha, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI
  • 5 days ago

Major Responsibilities: Provides security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion in even challenging circumstances and in accordance with policies, procedures, and training....

Security / Safety Officer FT 2nd Kenosha

  • Kenosha, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI
  • 5 days ago

Department: 11926 AMC Kenosha - Public Safety Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 2nd shift full time (3pm - 11pm), with rotating...

EHS Specialist

  • Greenville, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Greenville, WI
  • 5 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...

EHS Specialist

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 7 days ago

Health & Safety (EHS) role within a warehouse Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910) Emergency response experience and current First Aid & CPR certification Ability to analyze accident...

Public Safety Officer 2nd Shift - Aurora Sinai

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago

Major Responsibilities: Serves as the Officer in Charge in the absence of department leadership. Provides security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion in even challenging...

Site EHS Manager

  • Pewaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Pewaukee, WI
  • 7 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 Site Safety & Health Specialist - AZCO (Field Opportunities)

  • Appleton, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 8 days ago

Description The Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist is responsible for leading and implementing project specific safety policies and procedures and provide professional Safety & Health...

Public Safety Officer Sr. 2nd Shift - Aurora Sinai Med Ctr

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 9 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 9 days ago

Department: 11926 Aurora Sinai Medical Center - Public Safety Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 2nd Shift, 3pm - 11pm, Rotating...

EHS Specialist

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 10 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Why Work at Rehlko We have met today\'s energy needswhile planning for tomorrow\'s for over 100 years. Beginning with thefirst modern generator, the Rehlko Automatic Power &...

EHS Coordinator - 507983

  • Kenosha, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI
  • 11 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: EHS Coordinator - Kenosha, WI - 507983 Job ID: 507983Non-Exempt Job Summary The EHS Coordinator works as a partner with allfacets of operations to analyze the manufacturing...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Wisconsin

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
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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