EHS Manager Jobs in Texas
EHS Manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand driven by the state's energy, petrochemical, construction, and heavy manufacturing sectors at every level from entry-level safety coordinator to senior EHS director. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio are the primary hiring centers, where companies like ExxonMobil, Dow, and Fluor maintain large safety and compliance teams. The most in-demand specialties in Texas are process safety management, hazardous materials compliance, and construction safety. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. We're seeking a dedicated Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager to join our mission of creating the world's safest work environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to directly impact associate well being while driving operational excellence.
As a WHS Manager, you'll be the site's safety champion, leading our Global WHS Program implementation. You'll combine hands-on safety management with strategic thinking to protect our most valuable asset – our people. Your role bridges the gap between safety requirements and operational success, requiring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Working closely with Operations leadership, you'll drive safety initiatives that make a real difference. You'll conduct comprehensive risk assessments, analyze safety data, and implement practical solutions that protect associates while supporting productivity. Your ability to build relationships and influence positive change will be essential as you help shape our safety culture. You'll lead safety compliance efforts, conduct thorough site audits, and analyze incident trends to target improvements where they matter most. Managing our first aid program and emergency response capabilities, you'll ensure immediate care is always available. Your analytical skills will transform safety data into actionable insights, while your leadership abilities will help engage associates in our safety mission.
Core Impact Areas:
Safety Leadership & Innovation - Transform safety culture through leadership and innovative solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that set new benchmarks in workplace safety. Leverage technology and data analytics to drive preventive safety measures that protect our associates while enhancing operational excellence. Develop leadership plans, communicate expectations, and drive initiatives to create a safe work environment. Measure performance against WHS policies, analyze metrics, and conduct site audits to address non-compliance issues.
Strategic Partnership & Influence - Build partnerships with Operations leadership to integrate safety into every aspect of our business. Use compelling data analysis and risk insights to influence positive change and drive strategic decision-making. Establish yourself as a trusted advisor who balances safety excellence with operational demands. Oversee recordkeeping, workplace organization, and WHS training programs.
Additional Job Elements include:
Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
Work in an environment where the noise level varies
Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site
For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in WHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management, or 2+ years of Amazon Safety (blue badge/FTE) experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Distribution Center or Manufacturing EHS experience with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people
- Master’s degree
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
- Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization.
- Certified Safety Professional
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leader
- Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies.
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, Kyle - 70,100.00 - 105,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. We're seeking a dedicated Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager to join our mission of creating the world's safest work environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to directly impact associate well being while driving operational excellence.
As a WHS Manager, you'll be the site's safety champion, leading our Global WHS Program implementation. You'll combine hands-on safety management with strategic thinking to protect our most valuable asset – our people. Your role bridges the gap between safety requirements and operational success, requiring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Working closely with Operations leadership, you'll drive safety initiatives that make a real difference. You'll conduct comprehensive risk assessments, analyze safety data, and implement practical solutions that protect associates while supporting productivity. Your ability to build relationships and influence positive change will be essential as you help shape our safety culture. You'll lead safety compliance efforts, conduct thorough site audits, and analyze incident trends to target improvements where they matter most. Managing our first aid program and emergency response capabilities, you'll ensure immediate care is always available. Your analytical skills will transform safety data into actionable insights, while your leadership abilities will help engage associates in our safety mission.
Core Impact Areas:
Safety Leadership & Innovation - Transform safety culture through leadership and innovative solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that set new benchmarks in workplace safety. Leverage technology and data analytics to drive preventive safety measures that protect our associates while enhancing operational excellence. Develop leadership plans, communicate expectations, and drive initiatives to create a safe work environment. Measure performance against WHS policies, analyze metrics, and conduct site audits to address non-compliance issues.
Strategic Partnership & Influence - Build partnerships with Operations leadership to integrate safety into every aspect of our business. Use compelling data analysis and risk insights to influence positive change and drive strategic decision-making. Establish yourself as a trusted advisor who balances safety excellence with operational demands. Oversee recordkeeping, workplace organization, and WHS training programs.
Additional Job Elements include:
Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
Work in an environment where the noise level varies
Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site
For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in WHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management, or 2+ years of Amazon Safety (blue badge/FTE) experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Distribution Center or Manufacturing EHS experience with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people
- Master’s degree
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
- Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization.
- Certified Safety Professional
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leader
- Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies.
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, Kyle - 70,100.00 - 105,200.00 USD annually
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- Electronics & Hardware
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Retail
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- Chemicals & Materials
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in EHS manager jobs across Texas.
- CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification strongly preferred or required by Texas employers
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or engineering required
- Five or more years of EHS experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, or manufacturing
- Working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926 standards and EPA compliance regulations
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Proficiency with EHS management software and regulatory reporting platforms
EHS Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a ehs manager in Texas?
Most ehs managers in Texas start with a bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or an engineering discipline. Texas does not issue a state-specific license for EHS professionals, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold nationally recognized credentials such as the Certified Safety Professional from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or the Certified Industrial Hygienist from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Gaining field experience in Texas's dominant industries, particularly energy, petrochemical, and construction, is the most direct path to a management role.
Which companies hire ehs managers in Texas?
Employers hiring ehs managers in Texas right now include Amazon, Google, and Hays Electrical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of refining, chemical processing, and large-scale construction operations means demand is especially consistent among energy majors, industrial contractors, and logistics companies with Gulf Coast facilities.
Which Texas cities have the most ehs manager jobs?
Dallas, Austin, and Houston have the most ehs manager openings in Texas. Houston leads because it is the center of the U.S. petrochemical and refining industry, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws demand from corporate headquarters, logistics hubs, and large construction activity, and San Antonio's growing manufacturing and military installation presence supports steady openings.
Are there remote ehs manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. EHS management is fundamentally a field-based role requiring on-site inspections, incident response, and direct oversight of workers and facilities, which limits remote work. About 11% of ehs manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The portions of the role most suited to remote work are compliance reporting, policy writing, and training development rather than day-to-day site safety oversight.
How can I get hired as a ehs manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as an EHS coordinator or safety specialist, roles that large Texas employers in construction, energy, and manufacturing regularly fill with candidates who hold a relevant degree and an entry-level credential such as the OSHA 30-hour Construction or General Industry certification. Companies like Turner Construction, Zachry Group, and major chemical plant operators in the Houston Ship Channel area regularly bring on associate EHS staff and provide on-the-job mentorship toward full management roles. Lateral moves from roles like industrial hygiene technician, environmental compliance analyst, or field safety observer are also common entry points. Earning a CSP Associate designation while in those roles signals genuine progression to hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to ehs manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to ehs manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Texas employers. Search the listings by location or specialty, find the roles that fit your background, and apply directly to each one.
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