Mid Level Environmental Health Specialist Jobs
Mid level environmental health specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own compliance programs, lead site inspections independently, and guide junior staff with minimal oversight. Openings are concentrated across Education, Manufacturing, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with a mix of on-site and hybrid schedules, and employers like University of Alabama, TSMC, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry, and our community.
As a Health & Safety Environmental Manager you will manage all aspects of environmental, health and safety, and regulatory compliance at the plant.
At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity, and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:
- Participate in objective setting, plan development, and performance review of plant performance.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and permits under OSHA (including PSM), EPA, State Environmental Agency, TTB, FRA, and any other non-financial regulating body.
- Own overall management system structure for compliance assurance and integrate all compliance tools into plant operations.
- Ensure all plant modifications receive appropriate permitting approval in a timely manner to support construction schedule and all plant/system changes are managed through plant Management of Change (MOC) procedure.
- Maintain positive, proactive relationships with all regulatory contacts creating easy communication flow and positive view of plant by regulators.
- Ensure systems are in place to provide complete compliance with all regulations.
- Ensure training systems provide proper platform to promote ever-increasing standards for safe work execution.
- Create content and conduct training for plant personnel on safety and environmental topics.
- Work through plant leadership team to implement changes that increase performance in all HSE areas.
- Ensure all required compliance audits are performed, gaps are communicated, and deficiency plans are developed and implemented.
- Develop leading and lagging measures that clearly articulate plant performance.
- Write monthly reports on accomplishments, gaps, and improvement plan progress.
- Work collaboratively with Corporate HSE and other Valero site HSE personnel on HSE issues, policy development, etc.
- Oversee activities of the site HSE Specialist/Engineer and provide guidance as needed.
Relocation assistance available.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in Engineering, Safety, or Environmental Sciences required.
- Minimum of ten years of overall work experience in an operating industrial facility required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a Health, Safety, or Environmental role working in an industrial facility subject to OSHA 1910 and applicable EPA regulations or comparable experience required.
- Experience with state pollution control standards required.
- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Aurora site, required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:
- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution
- Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.
Discover more about Aurora and how we're making a difference there.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence, and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.
LOCATION
Primary Location:
US-SD-Aurora
JOB
Health, Safety, & Environmental: Professionals & Engineers
JOB POSTING
Nov 12, 2026, 12:41:44 PM
UNPOSTING DATE
Ongoing
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
The posting may close earlier than the advertised date based on applications received.
Note: Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and hair-analysis drug screen.
INTRODUCTION
Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry, and our community.
As a Health & Safety Environmental Manager you will manage all aspects of environmental, health and safety, and regulatory compliance at the plant.
At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity, and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:
- Participate in objective setting, plan development, and performance review of plant performance.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and permits under OSHA (including PSM), EPA, State Environmental Agency, TTB, FRA, and any other non-financial regulating body.
- Own overall management system structure for compliance assurance and integrate all compliance tools into plant operations.
- Ensure all plant modifications receive appropriate permitting approval in a timely manner to support construction schedule and all plant/system changes are managed through plant Management of Change (MOC) procedure.
- Maintain positive, proactive relationships with all regulatory contacts creating easy communication flow and positive view of plant by regulators.
- Ensure systems are in place to provide complete compliance with all regulations.
- Ensure training systems provide proper platform to promote ever-increasing standards for safe work execution.
- Create content and conduct training for plant personnel on safety and environmental topics.
- Work through plant leadership team to implement changes that increase performance in all HSE areas.
- Ensure all required compliance audits are performed, gaps are communicated, and deficiency plans are developed and implemented.
- Develop leading and lagging measures that clearly articulate plant performance.
- Write monthly reports on accomplishments, gaps, and improvement plan progress.
- Work collaboratively with Corporate HSE and other Valero site HSE personnel on HSE issues, policy development, etc.
- Oversee activities of the site HSE Specialist/Engineer and provide guidance as needed.
Relocation assistance available.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in Engineering, Safety, or Environmental Sciences required.
- Minimum of ten years of overall work experience in an operating industrial facility required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a Health, Safety, or Environmental role working in an industrial facility subject to OSHA 1910 and applicable EPA regulations or comparable experience required.
- Experience with state pollution control standards required.
- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Aurora site, required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:
- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution
- Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.
Discover more about Aurora and how we're making a difference there.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence, and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.
LOCATION
Primary Location:
US-SD-Aurora
JOB
Health, Safety, & Environmental: Professionals & Engineers
JOB POSTING
Nov 12, 2026, 12:41:44 PM
UNPOSTING DATE
Ongoing
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
The posting may close earlier than the advertised date based on applications received.
Note: Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and hair-analysis drug screen.
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Mid Level Environmental Health Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level environmental health specialist job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes, not just task completion. Highlight inspections you led independently, compliance programs you managed, and any corrective actions you drove from identification to resolution. Certifications such as REHS or CIH strengthen your application, and tailoring your resume to the specific regulatory environment of each employer, whether municipal, industrial, or healthcare, helps you stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level environmental health specialists?
Companies hiring mid level environmental health specialists right now include University of Alabama, TSMC, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring comes from a broad mix of employers, including government agencies, hospital systems, manufacturing firms, and environmental consulting practices that need professionals who can run programs with limited supervision.
Are there remote mid level environmental health specialist jobs?
Yes, though the role is primarily field-based, some positions do allow partial remote work for administrative, reporting, and policy tasks. About 13% of mid level environmental health specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in consulting, corporate compliance, and program management roles where on-site presence is needed only for audits or inspections.
How do I move up to a mid level environmental health specialist role?
Moving into a mid level role comes from building a record of independent work over your first few years, shifting from executing assigned tasks to owning inspection cycles, managing caseloads, and resolving compliance issues without close supervision. Deepening expertise in a specific regulatory area, such as OSHA, EPA, or food safety, and earning a credential like REHS or a state certification, signals readiness for greater responsibility to hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most mid level environmental health specialists?
Mid Level environmental health specialist roles concentrate in Education, Manufacturing, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they face ongoing regulatory compliance requirements, frequent inspections, and the need for experienced professionals who can manage programs and interface with government agencies independently.