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What Environmental Health & Safety contributes to Cardinal Health
Environmental Health & Safety manages programs to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments. This function conducts regular audits, responds to incidents and investigates root causes, and implements trainings and corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence of problems. This function also manages relationships with regulatory and community stakeholders.
Environmental Health & Safety develops and implements programs to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments. This family investigates accidents and environmental incidents and liaises with engineers, management, and regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence. This family provides training on safety protocols, conducts compliance audits, and maintains relationships with the community, environmental groups, and other stakeholders impacted by the environmental performance of the organization.
Job Summary:
The Dallas-Fort Worth Environment, Health and Safety Advisor will report to the DFW Area EHS Manager. This position is responsible for developing and implementing EHS solutions in support of Cardinal Health assets in the DFW EHS area. These solutions are designed to manage, mitigate, and whenever possible, eliminate EHS risks to Cardinal Health employees, facilities, and the communities in which the company operates.
Responsibilities:
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Leadership and Consulting (35%): Assists with implementation of the global EHS strategy to mitigate risk to people, property, community, information and brand. Partners with operation leaders to develop and execute site-specific annual EHS plans; standardize EHS programs; ensure critical information is communicated; and implement best practices. Provides support and subject matter expertise for events (e.g., regulatory agency inquiries, natural disasters, business continuity, significant incidents, etc.).
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Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control / Regulatory Compliance (35%): Leads in the management of operation specific EHS hazard assessments and the development of risk mitigation plans. Partners with operation leaders to ensure compliance with Company and regulatory requirements. Analyzes key EHS metrics to assist operations in the construction and execution of continual improvement plans. Assists leaders in identifying budgetary needs to address risk reduction and compliance assurance. Ensures key performance metrics, including occupational injury/illness and environmental sustainability results are accurately reported and communicated. Develops and maintains facility profiles. Assists with the response to regulatory agency inquiries and reporting obligations. Participates in assessments and audits. Provides technical assistance and guidance in risk-related matters, including ergonomics, industrial hygiene, safety, environmental, incident investigation, business resiliency and occupational health processes.
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Occupational Injury/Illness, Loss Prevention, Crisis Management, and Business Resiliency (20%): Assists management teams in the investigation, notification and case management for occupational injury/illnesses. Assists operations close out property/casualty recommendations from third parties such as FM Global. Provides support in the development and implementation of business resiliency plans. Provides EHS leadership during business continuity situations.
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Education and Mentorship (10%): Educates and coaches management teams on their EHS roles and responsibilities. Helps foster a diverse workforce.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
- Advanced degree and/or professional certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.) preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in related field.
- Understanding and experience in EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation.
- Strong substantive knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by Federal and State OSHA and EPA, as well as workers’ compensation requirements.
- Technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders.
- Requires up to 20% travel.
- Must have collaborative leadership skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environment.
- Fosters trust, confidence and followership.
- Dedicated to the principal of ethical behavior.
- Must be self-directed, and able to work productively on multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Must have sound judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills, and not be afraid of rolling up the sleeves to deliver practical solutions.
- Must be able to clearly and succinctly communicate, market and sell value-added solutions.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Must be creative in developing cost-effective, sensible solutions that deliver results.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.
- May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
- Works on complex projects of large scope.
- Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
- Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives.
- Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects.
- Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives.
- May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.
Anticipated salary range: $82,100-$105,480
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 12/11/2026 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
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Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Safety Advisor
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM labor certification ties your green card to a specific job description and minimum requirements. Document your safety credentials, CSP certification status, and degree in occupational health or a related field before applying so your profile matches the employer's posted PERM job requirements exactly.
Target employers in high-hazard industries first
Construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and utilities carry federal safety compliance obligations under OSHA that make full-time Safety Advisor hires routine. These employers file PERM petitions more consistently than office-sector companies and often have established immigration counsel already handling the process.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Find Safety Advisor roles at employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history by searching Migrate Mate. The platform shows companies that have filed for safety and occupational health occupations, letting you focus your applications on employers already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify your prevailing wage
Before negotiating an offer, look up your occupational wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area and SOC code. PERM requires the employer to pay at or above the prevailing wage, so knowing your Level II or Level III threshold helps you evaluate whether an offer will clear DOL's certification.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 category with your employer
If your Safety Advisor role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, ask your employer to file under EB-2. Nationals from high-demand countries face priority-date backlogs in both categories, so your country of birth affects how long adjustment of status takes after I-140 approval.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's petition under AC21 portability rules if your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days and the new Safety Advisor role is in the same or a similar occupation as classified by USCIS.
Green Card Safety Advisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to Safety Advisor roles?
Most Safety Advisor positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety engineering, or a related field, or as skilled workers with at least two years of experience. If the role requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials, your employer may file under EB-2 instead. Both categories require PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor before the I-140 petition.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Safety Advisors?
H-1B visa sponsorship provides temporary status and is subject to an annual lottery with a fixed cap. Employment-based green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no lottery, though per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may face priority-date backlogs. The PERM process also adds a mandatory DOL recruitment test and prevailing wage determination before USCIS can adjudicate the I-140 petition.
What does PERM labor certification involve for a Safety Advisor position?
Your employer files PERM with the Department of Labor to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Safety Advisor role at the offered wage. This requires a prevailing wage determination using the OFLC Wage Search, a formal recruitment campaign following DOL-prescribed advertising steps, and documentation of all applicants considered. Only after DOL certifies the application can the employer file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How do I find Safety Advisor employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can target companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process. High-hazard industries such as construction, manufacturing, and utilities tend to file most consistently for safety occupations because ongoing OSHA compliance obligations make permanent Safety Advisor hires a business necessity.
Can I change Safety Advisor jobs after my green card process starts?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending at least 180 days and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your approved I-140's priority date can also carry over to the new employer's petition, preserving the date you originally established with DOL.