Mid Level Environmental Health Technician Jobs
Mid level environmental health technician jobs go to professionals ready to own compliance programs, lead site inspections independently, and guide junior staff through complex regulatory work. Openings run across Education, Manufacturing, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with a mix of on-site and remote or 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 Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level environmental health technician job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight inspections or compliance projects you led from start to finish, regulations you interpreted without direct supervision, and any situations where your recommendations shaped an outcome. Tailor your resume to show depth in a specific area, such as air quality, water safety, or hazardous materials, and demonstrate familiarity with the regulatory frameworks most relevant to the roles you are targeting.
Which companies hire mid level environmental health technicians?
Companies hiring mid level environmental health technicians right now include University of Alabama, TSMC, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including government agencies, industrial manufacturers, environmental consulting firms, and healthcare organizations that maintain active compliance and safety programs.
Are there remote mid level environmental health technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field involve some on-site work given the hands-on nature of environmental inspections and compliance monitoring. About 13% of mid level environmental health technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these positions tend to focus on data analysis, report writing, regulatory research, and coordination rather than direct field work.
How do I move up to a mid level environmental health technician role?
Moving into mid level requires building a record of increasing ownership over your first few years. That means progressing from assisting on inspections to running them independently, taking responsibility for a specific compliance area, and showing you can interpret regulations rather than just follow a checklist. Earning a relevant certification, such as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist credential, and demonstrating measurable impact on audit outcomes or remediation timelines strengthens the case significantly.
Which industries hire the most mid level environmental health technicians?
Mid Level environmental health technician roles concentrate in Education, Manufacturing, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they face ongoing regulatory obligations around air, water, soil, and workplace safety standards that require experienced technicians capable of managing compliance programs with limited day-to-day supervision.