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Environmental Health Specialist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Public health agencies, environmental consulting firms, and local governments regularly sponsor this role, and your SOC code and degree level determine which category applies.
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Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.
What we value
At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.
Aspen’s CORE Values
- We Do the Right Thing
- We are Problem Solvers
- We are Allies
- We Drive Forward
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The EHS Specialist is responsible for overseeing various Health, Safety and Environmental programs at the company’s East Providence, RI location, which is regulated under OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements. The EHS Specialist will monitor operations to reduce hazards, will be well-versed in all OSHA regulations, and will focus on prevention. A keen eye for detail and a sensitivity for potential hazards is required to support a healthy and safe workplace.
How will you do it:
- Train employees on health and safety policies and best practices.
- Implement programs, policies, and procedures that will reduce exposures, specific to injury prevention and reduction.
- Conduct accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Serve as the lead on certain environmental, health and safety projects.
- Conduct, coordinate and track various EHS training to support organizations EHS programs.
- Oversee Contractor Management program.
- Interact with 3rd party suppliers and vendors that support the EHS programs.
- Maintain internal and regulatory reporting including data collection and reporting including but not limited to air, storm water and surface water discharge.
- Serve as secondary contact for all regulatory agencies for OSHA and EPA.
- Stay informed of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization.
- Take necessary steps to enhance a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with Plant Managers, Supervisors, and production personnel.
- Utilize corporate EHS management platform system for maintaining metrics and all information pertaining to EHS.
- Conduct job hazard analysis, safety inspections and safety audits.
- Provide MOC review for any chemical changes as it relates to industrial hygiene.
- Support compliance measures related to the site’s Industrial Hygiene Plan.
- Help to ensure that the facility stays in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate & support the facility’s hazardous waste program, including waste tracking, shipments and alike.
- Support (where needed) equipment maintenance program includes scheduling routine maintenance or repairs as well as escorting vendors when onsite.
- Assist with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of EHS&S policies and associated procedures that help ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations and other requirements to which the company subscribes.
- Assisting with (when requested) external regulatory inquiries.
- Supporting all other EH&S directives as requested.
- Adopt and follow Aspen’s core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer and Innovation on both a personal and professional level.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certificates, licenses and registrations required: RCRA (resource conservation and recovery act) trained and certified.
- Computer skills required: Contract Management Systems.
- Other skills required:
- 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
- Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point applications.
- Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed.
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
- Organizational skills.
- Analytical problem solving, written and verbal communications.
- Contribute to strong positive employee relations (internal customer service) at all levels within the organization.
- Detailed knowledge of relevant regulations such as OSHA, EPA, and ANSI.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Frequently required to stand.
- Frequently required to walk.
- Frequently required to sit.
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM!
Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world’s toughest challenges.
Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.
Expected Compensation: Between $95,000 and $110,000 USD/year based on experience.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call and leave a voice message at (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.
What we value
At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.
Aspen’s CORE Values
- We Do the Right Thing
- We are Problem Solvers
- We are Allies
- We Drive Forward
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The EHS Specialist is responsible for overseeing various Health, Safety and Environmental programs at the company’s East Providence, RI location, which is regulated under OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements. The EHS Specialist will monitor operations to reduce hazards, will be well-versed in all OSHA regulations, and will focus on prevention. A keen eye for detail and a sensitivity for potential hazards is required to support a healthy and safe workplace.
How will you do it:
- Train employees on health and safety policies and best practices.
- Implement programs, policies, and procedures that will reduce exposures, specific to injury prevention and reduction.
- Conduct accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Serve as the lead on certain environmental, health and safety projects.
- Conduct, coordinate and track various EHS training to support organizations EHS programs.
- Oversee Contractor Management program.
- Interact with 3rd party suppliers and vendors that support the EHS programs.
- Maintain internal and regulatory reporting including data collection and reporting including but not limited to air, storm water and surface water discharge.
- Serve as secondary contact for all regulatory agencies for OSHA and EPA.
- Stay informed of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization.
- Take necessary steps to enhance a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with Plant Managers, Supervisors, and production personnel.
- Utilize corporate EHS management platform system for maintaining metrics and all information pertaining to EHS.
- Conduct job hazard analysis, safety inspections and safety audits.
- Provide MOC review for any chemical changes as it relates to industrial hygiene.
- Support compliance measures related to the site’s Industrial Hygiene Plan.
- Help to ensure that the facility stays in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate & support the facility’s hazardous waste program, including waste tracking, shipments and alike.
- Support (where needed) equipment maintenance program includes scheduling routine maintenance or repairs as well as escorting vendors when onsite.
- Assist with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of EHS&S policies and associated procedures that help ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations and other requirements to which the company subscribes.
- Assisting with (when requested) external regulatory inquiries.
- Supporting all other EH&S directives as requested.
- Adopt and follow Aspen’s core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer and Innovation on both a personal and professional level.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certificates, licenses and registrations required: RCRA (resource conservation and recovery act) trained and certified.
- Computer skills required: Contract Management Systems.
- Other skills required:
- 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
- Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point applications.
- Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed.
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
- Organizational skills.
- Analytical problem solving, written and verbal communications.
- Contribute to strong positive employee relations (internal customer service) at all levels within the organization.
- Detailed knowledge of relevant regulations such as OSHA, EPA, and ANSI.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Frequently required to stand.
- Frequently required to walk.
- Frequently required to sit.
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM!
Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world’s toughest challenges.
Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.
Expected Compensation: Between $95,000 and $110,000 USD/year based on experience.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call and leave a voice message at (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Environmental Health Specialist
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your O*NET profile for Environmental Health Specialists and map your degree and experience to the correct category before applying. EB-2 requires a master's or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience; EB-3 covers a four-year degree or two years of skilled work.
Research prevailing wage before salary talks
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and the city where the job is located. Your employer's PERM filing must certify the offered wage meets or exceeds that figure, so knowing it early prevents offer mismatches later.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for environmental and public health roles. Targeting organizations that have completed PERM filings before cuts the time you spend chasing employers who've never navigated the process.
Prioritize government and nonprofit employers strategically
Federal, state, and county public health agencies are PERM-experienced sponsors for Environmental Health Specialists and often post roles with explicit permanent-residency support. Their internal HR processes are more standardized than private firms that sponsor infrequently, reducing delays during the recruitment-test phase.
Get your foreign degree evaluated before PERM starts
DOL's recruitment test and I-140 adjudication both require proof that your credentials meet the stated minimum qualifications. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization that explicitly equates your degree to a U.S. bachelor's or master's removes a common RFE trigger from your file.
Understand AC21 portability before you change jobs
If your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days and you receive a new offer in the same or a similar occupation, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting the green card process. Confirm the occupational similarity with USCIS standards before accepting any new offer.
Green Card Environmental Health Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Environmental Health Specialist qualify for EB-2 or only EB-3?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials. EB-2 applies if you hold a master's degree in environmental health, public health, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in the specialty. EB-3 covers professionals with a qualifying four-year degree and skilled workers with two or more years of relevant experience. Your employer and immigration attorney select the category before filing PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa provides temporary work authorization, typically in three-year increments, and requires an employer petition but no labor market test. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence and requires PERM labor certification, in which your employer must conduct a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. worker was available. The process also involves a priority date, and nationals from high-demand countries like India and China can face significant backlogs before an immigrant visa number becomes available.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for Environmental Health Specialist positions?
DOL requires employers to run specific recruitment steps, including job postings in designated outlets and a Sunday newspaper advertisement, over a defined period before filing. The employer must document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied and was rejected on unlawful grounds. The minimum qualifications listed in the PERM application must match your actual credentials exactly, which is why aligning your resume and degree documentation to the job description before recruitment begins matters.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for environmental health roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already completed PERM filings for environmental and public health positions. Public health departments at the county and state level, federal agencies, and large environmental consulting firms are among the most consistent sponsors for this occupation.
If I change jobs after my I-140 is approved, do I lose my priority date?
Your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition once your original I-140 was approved, even if the sponsoring employer withdraws it later. Separately, if your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you transfer to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. These are two distinct protections, and both require the new role to fall within the same occupational classification as the original petition.