EHS Specialist Jobs in Georgia
EHS Specialist jobs in Georgia are consistently active, with strong demand across manufacturing, logistics, construction, and chemical processing from entry-level safety coordinators through senior EHS managers. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the primary hiring centers, anchored by large employers such as Gulfstream Aerospace, Novelis, and Georgia-Pacific, all of which maintain ongoing EHS functions across the state. Industrial hygiene, process safety management, and environmental compliance are the specialties appearing most often in Georgia listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Issue/Revision Date:
3/14/2025
Position Title:
EHS Specialist
Area/Specialty:
Safety & Environmental
Location:
ADVICS Manufacturing Georgia
Department:
Human Resources
Reports To:
HR Manager
FLSA Category: Hourly Salaried - Exempt
Direct Reports:
None
Provide pro-active leadership of all company environmental, health and safety programs. Ensure team member, contractor, and guest safety through the enforcement of company safety rules. Conduct environmental monitoring and reporting, assist with internal and external ISO 14001 compliance audits, ensure facility compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other federal and local regulations and guidelines.
o Promote a strong EHS culture focused on engagement, awareness, and proactive risk management.
o Organize and conduct EHS-related training, such as Powered Industrial Truck, new employee orientation, lockout/tagout, and contractor orientation. Maintain training documentation for tracking purposes.
o Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and company policies by reviewing and updating programs, staying abreast of regulatory changes and performing internal audits.
o Ensure required records, permits, and reports are maintained and prepared according to guidelines established by the company and local, state and federal agencies. Serve as main contact and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies as required.
o Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate-based reporting systems.
o Recommend improvements and standardization to practices and procedures to ensure safe and healthy work conditions and maintain the right to operate (environmental compliance).
Safety & Worker's Compensation
o Identify unsafe acts and/or conditions and recommend ways to improve safety performance to meet safety goals.
o Lead monthly Safety Roller Patrol activities, ensuring engagement of all team members and management members involved, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
o Maintain informational signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
o Lead investigations of incidents and near misses, ensure corrective actions are completed to minimize future exposure, and maintain required documentation and online reporting systems.
o Responsible for the administration and compliance of workers' compensation program.
o Report all workers' compensation claims to the insurance carrier, providing all requested case information and documentation for the duration of the claim.
o Coordinate immediate and follow-up care for team member with occupational health providers and ensure team member compliance with doctors' visits, orders, and/or physical therapy.
Environmental
o Active participant of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and related programs, trainings, and compliance efforts.
o Maintain waste manifests, compile environmental reporting and coordinate the handling/ removal of hazardous materials and waste.
o Review hazard communication standards and ensure all material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are current.
o Implement, administer, and advise the business on hazard control programs. Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures and programs and coordinate activities to ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
o Active participant of the Carbon Neutral Committee, and key leader of carbon reduction activities, programs, etc.
o Perform annual ISO 14001 internal audits of the EMS as a certified internal or lead auditor.
Commitment to Safety – Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all require EHS training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
Communication – Writes and speaks effectively, using conventions proper to the situation; states own opinions clearly and concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions; explains reasoning behind own opinions; asks others for their opinions and feedback; asks questions to ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with others using all appropriate tools of communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.
Reliability – Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.
Problem Solving – Anticipates problems; see how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weigh alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies manager of problems in a timely manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving machines in production facilities) and protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Issue/Revision Date:
3/14/2025
Position Title:
EHS Specialist
Area/Specialty:
Safety & Environmental
Location:
ADVICS Manufacturing Georgia
Department:
Human Resources
Reports To:
HR Manager
FLSA Category: Hourly Salaried - Exempt
Direct Reports:
None
Provide pro-active leadership of all company environmental, health and safety programs. Ensure team member, contractor, and guest safety through the enforcement of company safety rules. Conduct environmental monitoring and reporting, assist with internal and external ISO 14001 compliance audits, ensure facility compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other federal and local regulations and guidelines.
o Promote a strong EHS culture focused on engagement, awareness, and proactive risk management.
o Organize and conduct EHS-related training, such as Powered Industrial Truck, new employee orientation, lockout/tagout, and contractor orientation. Maintain training documentation for tracking purposes.
o Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and company policies by reviewing and updating programs, staying abreast of regulatory changes and performing internal audits.
o Ensure required records, permits, and reports are maintained and prepared according to guidelines established by the company and local, state and federal agencies. Serve as main contact and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies as required.
o Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate-based reporting systems.
o Recommend improvements and standardization to practices and procedures to ensure safe and healthy work conditions and maintain the right to operate (environmental compliance).
Safety & Worker's Compensation
o Identify unsafe acts and/or conditions and recommend ways to improve safety performance to meet safety goals.
o Lead monthly Safety Roller Patrol activities, ensuring engagement of all team members and management members involved, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
o Maintain informational signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
o Lead investigations of incidents and near misses, ensure corrective actions are completed to minimize future exposure, and maintain required documentation and online reporting systems.
o Responsible for the administration and compliance of workers' compensation program.
o Report all workers' compensation claims to the insurance carrier, providing all requested case information and documentation for the duration of the claim.
o Coordinate immediate and follow-up care for team member with occupational health providers and ensure team member compliance with doctors' visits, orders, and/or physical therapy.
Environmental
o Active participant of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and related programs, trainings, and compliance efforts.
o Maintain waste manifests, compile environmental reporting and coordinate the handling/ removal of hazardous materials and waste.
o Review hazard communication standards and ensure all material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are current.
o Implement, administer, and advise the business on hazard control programs. Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures and programs and coordinate activities to ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
o Active participant of the Carbon Neutral Committee, and key leader of carbon reduction activities, programs, etc.
o Perform annual ISO 14001 internal audits of the EMS as a certified internal or lead auditor.
Commitment to Safety – Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all require EHS training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
Communication – Writes and speaks effectively, using conventions proper to the situation; states own opinions clearly and concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions; explains reasoning behind own opinions; asks others for their opinions and feedback; asks questions to ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with others using all appropriate tools of communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.
Reliability – Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.
Problem Solving – Anticipates problems; see how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weigh alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies manager of problems in a timely manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving machines in production facilities) and protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Issue/Revision Date:
3/14/2025
Position Title:
EHS Specialist
Area/Specialty:
Safety & Environmental
Location:
ADVICS Manufacturing Georgia
Department:
Human Resources
Reports To:
HR Manager
FLSA Category: Hourly Salaried - Exempt
Direct Reports:
None
Provide pro-active leadership of all company environmental, health and safety programs. Ensure team member, contractor, and guest safety through the enforcement of company safety rules. Conduct environmental monitoring and reporting, assist with internal and external ISO 14001 compliance audits, ensure facility compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other federal and local regulations and guidelines.
o Promote a strong EHS culture focused on engagement, awareness, and proactive risk management.
o Organize and conduct EHS-related training, such as Powered Industrial Truck, new employee orientation, lockout/tagout, and contractor orientation. Maintain training documentation for tracking purposes.
o Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and company policies by reviewing and updating programs, staying abreast of regulatory changes and performing internal audits.
o Ensure required records, permits, and reports are maintained and prepared according to guidelines established by the company and local, state and federal agencies. Serve as main contact and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies as required.
o Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate-based reporting systems.
o Recommend improvements and standardization to practices and procedures to ensure safe and healthy work conditions and maintain the right to operate (environmental compliance).
Safety & Worker's Compensation
o Identify unsafe acts and/or conditions and recommend ways to improve safety performance to meet safety goals.
o Lead monthly Safety Roller Patrol activities, ensuring engagement of all team members and management members involved, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
o Maintain informational signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
o Lead investigations of incidents and near misses, ensure corrective actions are completed to minimize future exposure, and maintain required documentation and online reporting systems.
o Responsible for the administration and compliance of workers' compensation program.
o Report all workers' compensation claims to the insurance carrier, providing all requested case information and documentation for the duration of the claim.
o Coordinate immediate and follow-up care for team member with occupational health providers and ensure team member compliance with doctors' visits, orders, and/or physical therapy.
Environmental
o Active participant of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and related programs, trainings, and compliance efforts.
o Maintain waste manifests, compile environmental reporting and coordinate the handling/ removal of hazardous materials and waste.
o Review hazard communication standards and ensure all material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are current.
o Implement, administer, and advise the business on hazard control programs. Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures and programs and coordinate activities to ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
o Active participant of the Carbon Neutral Committee, and key leader of carbon reduction activities, programs, etc.
o Perform annual ISO 14001 internal audits of the EMS as a certified internal or lead auditor.
Commitment to Safety – Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all require EHS training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
Communication – Writes and speaks effectively, using conventions proper to the situation; states own opinions clearly and concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions; explains reasoning behind own opinions; asks others for their opinions and feedback; asks questions to ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with others using all appropriate tools of communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.
Reliability – Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.
Problem Solving – Anticipates problems; see how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weigh alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies manager of problems in a timely manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving machines in production facilities) and protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Issue/Revision Date:
3/14/2025
Position Title:
EHS Specialist
Area/Specialty:
Safety & Environmental
Location:
ADVICS Manufacturing Georgia
Department:
Human Resources
Reports To:
HR Manager
FLSA Category: Hourly Salaried - Exempt
Direct Reports:
None
Provide pro-active leadership of all company environmental, health and safety programs. Ensure team member, contractor, and guest safety through the enforcement of company safety rules. Conduct environmental monitoring and reporting, assist with internal and external ISO 14001 compliance audits, ensure facility compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other federal and local regulations and guidelines.
o Promote a strong EHS culture focused on engagement, awareness, and proactive risk management.
o Organize and conduct EHS-related training, such as Powered Industrial Truck, new employee orientation, lockout/tagout, and contractor orientation. Maintain training documentation for tracking purposes.
o Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and company policies by reviewing and updating programs, staying abreast of regulatory changes and performing internal audits.
o Ensure required records, permits, and reports are maintained and prepared according to guidelines established by the company and local, state and federal agencies. Serve as main contact and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies as required.
o Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate-based reporting systems.
o Recommend improvements and standardization to practices and procedures to ensure safe and healthy work conditions and maintain the right to operate (environmental compliance).
Safety & Worker's Compensation
o Identify unsafe acts and/or conditions and recommend ways to improve safety performance to meet safety goals.
o Lead monthly Safety Roller Patrol activities, ensuring engagement of all team members and management members involved, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
o Maintain informational signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
o Lead investigations of incidents and near misses, ensure corrective actions are completed to minimize future exposure, and maintain required documentation and online reporting systems.
o Responsible for the administration and compliance of workers' compensation program.
o Report all workers' compensation claims to the insurance carrier, providing all requested case information and documentation for the duration of the claim.
o Coordinate immediate and follow-up care for team member with occupational health providers and ensure team member compliance with doctors' visits, orders, and/or physical therapy.
Environmental
o Active participant of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and related programs, trainings, and compliance efforts.
o Maintain waste manifests, compile environmental reporting and coordinate the handling/ removal of hazardous materials and waste.
o Review hazard communication standards and ensure all material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are current.
o Implement, administer, and advise the business on hazard control programs. Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures and programs and coordinate activities to ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
o Active participant of the Carbon Neutral Committee, and key leader of carbon reduction activities, programs, etc.
o Perform annual ISO 14001 internal audits of the EMS as a certified internal or lead auditor.
Commitment to Safety – Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all require EHS training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
Communication – Writes and speaks effectively, using conventions proper to the situation; states own opinions clearly and concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions; explains reasoning behind own opinions; asks others for their opinions and feedback; asks questions to ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with others using all appropriate tools of communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.
Reliability – Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.
Problem Solving – Anticipates problems; see how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weigh alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies manager of problems in a timely manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving machines in production facilities) and protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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EHS Specialist Job Market in Georgia
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in EHS specialist jobs across Georgia.
- CSP, CIH, or OSHA 30-hour certification strongly preferred by Georgia employers
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health, or a related field
- Hands-on experience conducting workplace hazard assessments and safety audits
- Working knowledge of OSHA 1910 general industry and 1926 construction standards
- Ability to develop, deliver, and document employee safety training programs
- Proficiency with EHS management software and incident reporting systems
EHS Specialist Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a ehs specialist in Georgia?
Georgia does not require a state-issued license to work as an ehs specialist, so most employers look for a bachelor's degree in environmental health, occupational safety, or a related field combined with professional certification. The Certified Safety Professional credential from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and the Certified Industrial Hygienist designation are the most recognized in Georgia hiring. Starting in a safety coordinator or environmental technician role at a Georgia manufacturer or construction company is the most common entry path.
How much do EHS specialists make in Georgia?
EHS specialists in Georgia earn a median of about $85,450 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,670 for the lowest 10% to over $132,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire ehs specialists in Georgia?
Employers hiring ehs specialists in Georgia right now include Amazon, Tesla, and Advics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's heavy concentration of automotive suppliers, chemical processors, and large distribution centers means manufacturing and logistics companies account for a significant share of ongoing openings.
Which Georgia cities have the most ehs specialist jobs?
Ellabell, White, and Conley have the most ehs specialist openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because of its density of corporate headquarters, construction activity, and healthcare systems, while Savannah's Port of Savannah and surrounding industrial corridor drive demand there, and Augusta's manufacturing base and presence of major defense contractors sustain a consistent volume of openings.
Are there remote ehs specialist jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. The ehs specialist role is largely hands-on, requiring site inspections, audits, and in-person training that cannot be done remotely. About 0% of ehs specialist openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be focused on compliance documentation, reporting, or environmental program management rather than direct field safety work.
How can I get hired as a ehs specialist in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for safety coordinator or environmental technician roles at Georgia's large manufacturers or logistics operators, where structured on-the-job training is common. Companies like Gulfstream Aerospace and Georgia-Pacific regularly bring in candidates from adjacent roles such as quality control technician or facilities maintenance. Earning an OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry card before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that Georgia employers recognize and value at the entry level.
Where can I find and apply to ehs specialist jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to ehs specialist jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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