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Health And Safety Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Roles tied to OSHA compliance, industrial hygiene, or environmental safety often support advanced-degree EB-2 petitions, while EB-3 covers degreed professionals in standard specialist positions.
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Get Access To All JobsAt ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
HSE Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to improving Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance in your assigned area of responsibility to cultivate a high-performance culture with a strong focus on HSE. Each day, you will support the business by applying in-depth HSE knowledge and offering solutions and advice. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring effective risk management through HSE excellence along the ABB value chain.
The work model for the role is: onsite
This role is contributing to the {Electrification, ELDS) in NAM. Main stakeholders are production, opex, maintenance, others.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Support risk assessments, ensure effective hazard controls are implemented, and assist supervisors in meeting regulatory, company, and HSE requirements.
- Coordinate incident reporting and support investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
- Promote a strong safety and environmental culture by coaching employees, supporting behavioral-based safety initiatives, and reinforcing safe work practices across the organization.
- Support the implementation of HSE programs, projects, objectives, and improvement initiatives.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor Degree preferred. Will consider Associate Degree or High School diploma with relevant experience.
- Advanced theoretical knowledge with 5+ years of HSE/OHS management experience.
- HSE management certificate or equivalent training.
- Expertise to work with diversified functions to deploy policies in the HSE domain.
- Ability to design training modules and deploy feedback processes.
- Ability to represent ABB as a domain expert with customers and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of state-specific safety programs such as North Carolina Safe Star.
- Experience with management system implementation and compliance.
- Candidates must have work authorization to work in the US.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
LI-onsite
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
HSE Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to improving Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance in your assigned area of responsibility to cultivate a high-performance culture with a strong focus on HSE. Each day, you will support the business by applying in-depth HSE knowledge and offering solutions and advice. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring effective risk management through HSE excellence along the ABB value chain.
The work model for the role is: onsite
This role is contributing to the {Electrification, ELDS) in NAM. Main stakeholders are production, opex, maintenance, others.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Support risk assessments, ensure effective hazard controls are implemented, and assist supervisors in meeting regulatory, company, and HSE requirements.
- Coordinate incident reporting and support investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
- Promote a strong safety and environmental culture by coaching employees, supporting behavioral-based safety initiatives, and reinforcing safe work practices across the organization.
- Support the implementation of HSE programs, projects, objectives, and improvement initiatives.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor Degree preferred. Will consider Associate Degree or High School diploma with relevant experience.
- Advanced theoretical knowledge with 5+ years of HSE/OHS management experience.
- HSE management certificate or equivalent training.
- Expertise to work with diversified functions to deploy policies in the HSE domain.
- Ability to design training modules and deploy feedback processes.
- Ability to represent ABB as a domain expert with customers and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of state-specific safety programs such as North Carolina Safe Star.
- Experience with management system implementation and compliance.
- Candidates must have work authorization to work in the US.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
LI-onsite
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Health And Safety Specialist
Document your credentials for PERM classification
Gather your degree transcripts, professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM), and any OSHA training records before your employer files PERM. DOL reviewers look at whether your credentials match the minimum requirements the employer advertises, so gaps here can trigger audits.
Target employers with active OFLC filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search and public PERM disclosure data to find companies that have sponsored health and safety roles before. Employers already familiar with PERM for this occupation type move faster and make fewer procedural errors during the recruitment attestation phase.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate by green card sponsorship and occupation to surface Health And Safety Specialist roles where employers have a documented history of filing employment-based petitions, saving you from applying to companies that lack the process knowledge or intent to sponsor.
Verify your SOC code before the prevailing wage request
Health and safety work maps to multiple Standard Occupational Classification codes depending on your industry focus. Confirm your employer selects the correct SOC code when submitting the prevailing wage determination to DOL, because a mismatch between your actual duties and the posted wage level can force a restart.
Negotiate job duties language in your offer letter
PERM filings require your employer to advertise the role with specific minimum requirements. Work with HR to ensure your offer letter duties align precisely with what gets posted, since USCIS compares the two documents during I-140 adjudication and inconsistencies are a common denial trigger.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 timing before you accept an offer
If you hold a master's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field, ask whether your employer will file under EB-2 rather than EB-3. EB-2 priority dates are often current for many nationalities, which can shorten your wait to adjustment of status by years.
Green Card Health And Safety Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Health And Safety Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are possible depending on your degree and how the employer defines the role. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental science. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials, and your employer can justify that requirement in the PERM filing.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status capped at 65,000 slots annually, with a lottery for most applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual filing cap and leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year before your employer files the I-140, but the outcome is a green card rather than repeated renewal cycles.
What professional certifications strengthen a PERM petition for a Health And Safety Specialist?
Certifications like the Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) directly support your EB-2 or EB-3 petition when the employer lists them as preferred or required qualifications. Including them in your resume and credential documentation also helps satisfy DOL audit requirements if your PERM application is selected for review.
How can I find Health And Safety Specialist jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you filter roles specifically by employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have filed PERM petitions for health and safety occupations rather than relying on vague job posting language. Targeting companies with a track record of sponsoring this occupation type significantly reduces the risk of starting a lengthy process with an employer who later backs out.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on an H-1B or other work authorization?
Yes. Your employer can file the PERM labor certification while you're working under any valid status, including H-1B, O-1 visa, or EAD. The PERM process runs in parallel with your current authorization. Once USCIS approves the I-140 petition, you can file for adjustment of status when your priority date becomes current, without needing to leave your current role or interrupt your employment.