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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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EHS Specialist
Highland Heights, OH USA
Come build something that matters.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
As an EHS Specialist, you’ll be part of our Engineered Fastening team working as an on-site employee. You’ll get to:
- Contribute to the development and execution of EHS site-specific programs. Ensure implementation and adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: Confined Space, Hazard Communication, Waste Management, Stormwater, Ergonomics, Emergency Response.
- Facilitate EHS training programs for new hires and all employees to ensure understanding and adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Provide strong technical and practical EHS support throughout day-to-day operations.
- Perform regular EHS inspections, independently and with other stakeholders, to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Monitor and fulfill compliance obligations by staying current with regulations, while ensuring EHS records are accurately documented, organized, and retained according to company and regulatory requirements.
- Lead coordination activities for internal and external stakeholders to achieve regulatory and operational alignment through compliance audit facilitation, external EHS agency collaborations, and customer support.
- Support management-led EHS Committee meetings and foster employee engagement in EHS initiatives.
- Assist in reporting, monitoring, and analyzing EHS performance data to drive continuous improvement and inform decision-making.
- Participate and support incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and closure monitoring.
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in occupational safety, health, and environmental management.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Detailed, working knowledge of OSHA and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
- Practical experience managing EHS programs in conformance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with EHS data management platforms is preferred.
- Understanding of EHS management system standards, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills.
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
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The Salary range for this position is $62,200.00 - $100,200.00
- This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
- The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
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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.
Green Card EHS Specialist: 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 visa 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.