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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 Safety Manager
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your degree and experience to match the job description exactly. A safety engineering degree paired with documented OSHA compliance work strengthens your case far more than a general management background.
Target employers with existing safety compliance infrastructure
Construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and aerospace companies routinely sponsor Safety Managers because federal contractor obligations and OSHA regulations make the role essential, not discretionary. These sectors are more likely to absorb PERM sponsorship costs.
Search for green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Safety Manager roles by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have completed PERM and I-140 filings before, not ones learning the process for the first time.
Verify the employer's prevailing wage obligation early
Before accepting an offer, use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your job title and location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure or DOL will deny PERM certification.
Negotiate who covers government filing fees
PERM costs fall on the employer by law, but I-140 and adjustment of status fees are often negotiated. Clarify this in writing during the offer stage, not after you've already signed.
Document professional certifications for the I-140 stage
Credentials like a Certified Safety Professional designation or OSHA 30-hour certification support your EB-2 or EB-3 classification at the I-140 step. Gather official certificates and transcripts before your employer begins the PERM process.
Green Card Safety Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Safety Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Safety Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as a professional role requiring at least a bachelor's degree. If the position requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate you hold one and it's central to the job, EB-2 classification is possible. The job description filed in PERM determines which category applies, so the wording your employer uses matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Safety Manager roles?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery, though country-of-birth backlogs apply for some nationalities. The process takes longer overall, typically two to four years for most applicants, but once your I-140 is approved you have a permanent immigration path tied to that employer.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for this role?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process to show no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Safety Manager position at the offered wage. DOL reviews the application and, if certified, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The job requirements documented during PERM must match your actual qualifications, so inconsistencies between your resume and the labor certification are a common denial trigger.
How can I find Safety Manager jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, which makes targeted searching difficult. Migrate Mate surfaces Safety Manager roles from employers with documented green card filing history, letting you prioritize companies that have successfully sponsored workers before rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the PERM process.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change to a different employer if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Safety Manager roles within the same industry typically satisfy this requirement, but you should confirm the new role aligns with your original PERM job description before making the move.