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EHS Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Environmental, health, and safety positions typically satisfy the specialty occupation threshold, and many industrial and manufacturing employers have established PERM filing programs for this role.
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Get Access To All JobsJoin us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
As a EHS Specialist you will be under the leadership of EHS Manager giving them support on their daily job and specifically on one or more EHS specializations. Promote the EHS culture across the organization.
Core Responsibilities
- Support Management and operations staff for internal/external regulatory compliance.
- Stay abreast with EHS regulations and actively applies knowledge to projects and daily tasks.
- With authorities related to Environment, Health, and Safety, reporting to EHS Manager any clue of authority concerns.
- Lead incident, injury and complaint investigations and propose corrective actions to be implemented.
- Develop compliance training and documentation and conduct EHS trainings when required.
- Facilitate toolbox meeting and deliver other EHS training as required.
- Participate in the development of EHS procedures/policies, recommend changes when appropriate and tracking their implementation.
- Organize and participate in regular site safety inspection with department/area owners; report findings and follow up their correction & prevention.
- Follow up all audit findings; and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of their corrective & preventive actions.
- Help on organizing site EHS committee meetings and following up all actions agreed in the committee meeting.
- Help on risk assessment and provide tangible solutions to minimize risks.
- Lead site emergency response teams (medical/spill) and coordinate biannual drills.
Academic Background
- Degree in Science/Engineering, or EHS field.
Professional Experience
- At least 2 years of working experience in chemical/manufacturing industry.
- Appropriate country EHS qualification/certifications.
- Prior emergency response experience.
Technical Skills
- Communicative English, local Language essential.
- Computer literacy (MS Office) and ability to manage multiple EHS related tools (i.e. training databases).
- Any 8-10 of the technical competencies according to EHS specialization domain.
Benefits
- Annual bonus.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans and a high matching 401k.
- Career Development Opportunities with access to many virtual learning sessions.
- International working environment.
- Quality of Life program.
Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.
Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
As a EHS Specialist you will be under the leadership of EHS Manager giving them support on their daily job and specifically on one or more EHS specializations. Promote the EHS culture across the organization.
Core Responsibilities
- Support Management and operations staff for internal/external regulatory compliance.
- Stay abreast with EHS regulations and actively applies knowledge to projects and daily tasks.
- With authorities related to Environment, Health, and Safety, reporting to EHS Manager any clue of authority concerns.
- Lead incident, injury and complaint investigations and propose corrective actions to be implemented.
- Develop compliance training and documentation and conduct EHS trainings when required.
- Facilitate toolbox meeting and deliver other EHS training as required.
- Participate in the development of EHS procedures/policies, recommend changes when appropriate and tracking their implementation.
- Organize and participate in regular site safety inspection with department/area owners; report findings and follow up their correction & prevention.
- Follow up all audit findings; and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of their corrective & preventive actions.
- Help on organizing site EHS committee meetings and following up all actions agreed in the committee meeting.
- Help on risk assessment and provide tangible solutions to minimize risks.
- Lead site emergency response teams (medical/spill) and coordinate biannual drills.
Academic Background
- Degree in Science/Engineering, or EHS field.
Professional Experience
- At least 2 years of working experience in chemical/manufacturing industry.
- Appropriate country EHS qualification/certifications.
- Prior emergency response experience.
Technical Skills
- Communicative English, local Language essential.
- Computer literacy (MS Office) and ability to manage multiple EHS related tools (i.e. training databases).
- Any 8-10 of the technical competencies according to EHS specialization domain.
Benefits
- Annual bonus.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans and a high matching 401k.
- Career Development Opportunities with access to many virtual learning sessions.
- International working environment.
- Quality of Life program.
Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an EHS Specialist
Translate your credentials into PERM-ready documentation
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications such as CSP or CIH, and employment verification letters before you start applying. PERM requires your employer to document that your qualifications meet the job's stated minimum requirements, so gaps in your credential file stall the case.
Target industries with recurring PERM filing history
Manufacturing, chemical processing, construction, and energy companies file PERM petitions for EHS Specialists far more consistently than service-sector employers. Filtering your job search by these industries narrows you to employers already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring EHS roles
Search Migrate Mate to surface EHS Specialist positions at employers with documented PERM filing activity. This cuts the guesswork out of identifying which companies are prepared to sponsor, so you spend your time applying rather than researching.
Clarify sponsorship intent before the offer stage
Ask directly during final-round interviews whether the role includes EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship. Many EHS hiring managers know the answer, but HR needs to confirm the company's immigration policy. Getting clarity early prevents delays after you've already accepted.
Understand how job duties shape your EB tier
If your EHS role requires a bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field, EB-3 is the standard pathway. Roles requiring a master's degree or specialized expertise in areas like industrial hygiene or hazardous materials compliance may qualify for EB-2.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before PERM is filed
DOL assigns a wage level to each PERM position using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet that level or your employer's petition will be rejected. Confirm the wage level matches your actual responsibilities before the filing moves forward.
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Find EHS Specialist JobsEHS Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an EHS Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most EHS Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring a bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety management, or a related field. If the position requires a master's degree or an equivalent combination of advanced education and specialized expertise, your employer may file under EB-2 instead. The job description on the PERM application must accurately reflect the actual degree requirement.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for EHS professionals?
H-1B is a temporary work visa renewed in fixed periods, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency. Green card sponsorship has no annual lottery, and EB-3 does not face the cap concerns that make H-1B uncertain each spring. The PERM process is longer, often taking one to two years before the I-140 is filed, but the outcome is a path to lawful permanent residency rather than temporary status.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from an EHS Specialist candidate?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment process, advertise the role through DOL-mandated channels, and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. You don't file PERM yourself, but you must provide transcripts, certifications, and work history that match the job's stated minimum requirements. Any mismatch between your credentials and the PERM job description can result in denial.
Where can I find EHS Specialist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search EHS Specialist roles by employers with verified PERM filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already committed to the green card process rather than hoping a company will agree to sponsor after you've applied. This is significantly faster than filtering generic job boards, where green card sponsorship details are rarely disclosed upfront.
How long does green card sponsorship take for an EHS Specialist role?
The full process from PERM filing to receiving a green card typically takes two to four years for most nationalities, assuming no priority date backlog. PERM itself takes six to twelve months at DOL. The I-140 petition adds several more months at USCIS, and adjustment of status processing varies by service center. Indian and Chinese nationals face longer waits due to per-country backlogs tracked in the USCIS Visa Bulletin.
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