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Environmental Health and Safety roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field. Manufacturing, energy, and construction sectors file LCAs regularly for EHS positions, making them a reliable H-1B sponsorship category.
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Get Access To All JobsBe a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
Join us as a Regional Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, in Florida, where you will be responsible for the promotion and maintenance of our environmental safety and health program, inclusive of wellness and security as it applies to employees’ safety while performing work, as directed by the Regional Environmental Health and Safety Leader.
What you will do:
- Assist with leading and coordinating safety process efforts in the commercial sales / service offices as directed by the Regional EHS Leader.
- Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and jobsite visits with technicians at customer sites, both service and contracting.
- Ensure all safety, occupational health and environmental related records are accurately maintained and in compliance with OSHA, DOT, provincial, state, or other regulatory agency rules and regulations and Trane procedures.
- Implement Trane safety policies and procedures to be followed by company personnel. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
- Analyze safety data to coordinate the safety effort for continual improvement. Participate in department Lean processes including Regional EHS A3.
- Assist in development and conduct annual safety training in assigned area offices, to include all regional employees.
- Conduct new-hire safety training in assigned areas. Support implementation and purchasing required PPE meeting Trane field standards, conduct in-person high-risk training and assign online training as determined by the business and regional training plan.
- Ensure that regional training, Qualified Person, PPE and inspection databases are updated and maintained.
- Participate on corporate teams as needed to assist in the development of safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure safety and/or environmental invoices and purchase requisitions are processed in a timely manner.
- Coordinate and lead the Safety Committees in assigned areas and complete action items in a timely manner.
- Participate in investigation of injuries, near misses, incidents and accidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented and completed.
- Utilize company EHS platform, Benchmark|Gensuite, as directed to assign and monitor inspections, concern and near miss reports, Action Tracking System items and generate various reports as directed.
- Support review and mitigation of safety concerns through all business platforms, such as XOi, ProCore, etc.
- Ensure inspections and audits are completed on a regular basis in assigned area offices. Assist inspectors in corrective actions and development of preventative measures.
- Assist with overseeing the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier and administering the return-to-work program.
- Represent the organization in the community and / or industry safety groups and programs.
- Assist in evaluation of contractors as part of the regional contractor qualification program.
- Assist other Trane Technologies businesses, such as co-located Trane Supply stores, as needed and directed.
- Covering the Regional geography with expectation to be with technicians on jobsites and rotate through the regional offices on a regular basis. Other times should be focused on administrative and regulatory paperwork or safety concern follow-up, while working in your base office.
- Ability to travel up to 60% of the time – across the region.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental or Safety Sciences/Engineering, or related field preferred.
- One or more safety-related professional certification is desired (i.e. CSP, CIH, CHSM).
- A minimum 3 years of practical environmental health and safety management experience at a medium-large site preferred.
- General knowledge of Cal-OSHA (preferred), EPA, MSHA, DOT.
- Experience in the interpretation of federal, provincial, state, local, environmental and safety standards.
- Excellent time management skills and computer experience in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, and Word) and EHS data management system (i.e. Gensuite).
- Ability to motivate, engage and influence others.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including written and verbal in English. Bilingual is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction and strategy.
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$84,740.00 - $118,860.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
Yes
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
- Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Safety Sensitive Role:
Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
Join us as a Regional Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, in Florida, where you will be responsible for the promotion and maintenance of our environmental safety and health program, inclusive of wellness and security as it applies to employees’ safety while performing work, as directed by the Regional Environmental Health and Safety Leader.
What you will do:
- Assist with leading and coordinating safety process efforts in the commercial sales / service offices as directed by the Regional EHS Leader.
- Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and jobsite visits with technicians at customer sites, both service and contracting.
- Ensure all safety, occupational health and environmental related records are accurately maintained and in compliance with OSHA, DOT, provincial, state, or other regulatory agency rules and regulations and Trane procedures.
- Implement Trane safety policies and procedures to be followed by company personnel. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
- Analyze safety data to coordinate the safety effort for continual improvement. Participate in department Lean processes including Regional EHS A3.
- Assist in development and conduct annual safety training in assigned area offices, to include all regional employees.
- Conduct new-hire safety training in assigned areas. Support implementation and purchasing required PPE meeting Trane field standards, conduct in-person high-risk training and assign online training as determined by the business and regional training plan.
- Ensure that regional training, Qualified Person, PPE and inspection databases are updated and maintained.
- Participate on corporate teams as needed to assist in the development of safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure safety and/or environmental invoices and purchase requisitions are processed in a timely manner.
- Coordinate and lead the Safety Committees in assigned areas and complete action items in a timely manner.
- Participate in investigation of injuries, near misses, incidents and accidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented and completed.
- Utilize company EHS platform, Benchmark|Gensuite, as directed to assign and monitor inspections, concern and near miss reports, Action Tracking System items and generate various reports as directed.
- Support review and mitigation of safety concerns through all business platforms, such as XOi, ProCore, etc.
- Ensure inspections and audits are completed on a regular basis in assigned area offices. Assist inspectors in corrective actions and development of preventative measures.
- Assist with overseeing the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier and administering the return-to-work program.
- Represent the organization in the community and / or industry safety groups and programs.
- Assist in evaluation of contractors as part of the regional contractor qualification program.
- Assist other Trane Technologies businesses, such as co-located Trane Supply stores, as needed and directed.
- Covering the Regional geography with expectation to be with technicians on jobsites and rotate through the regional offices on a regular basis. Other times should be focused on administrative and regulatory paperwork or safety concern follow-up, while working in your base office.
- Ability to travel up to 60% of the time – across the region.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental or Safety Sciences/Engineering, or related field preferred.
- One or more safety-related professional certification is desired (i.e. CSP, CIH, CHSM).
- A minimum 3 years of practical environmental health and safety management experience at a medium-large site preferred.
- General knowledge of Cal-OSHA (preferred), EPA, MSHA, DOT.
- Experience in the interpretation of federal, provincial, state, local, environmental and safety standards.
- Excellent time management skills and computer experience in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, and Word) and EHS data management system (i.e. Gensuite).
- Ability to motivate, engage and influence others.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including written and verbal in English. Bilingual is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction and strategy.
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$84,740.00 - $118,860.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
Yes
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
- Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Safety Sensitive Role:
Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Environmental Health And Safety
Align your credentials to specialty occupation requirements
EHS roles must require a specific bachelor's degree to qualify as a specialty occupation. A degree in occupational health, environmental science, or industrial hygiene strengthens your petition far more than a general business or unrelated STEM degree.
Target industries with consistent LCA filing history
Manufacturing, chemical processing, utilities, and construction firms file LCAs for EHS roles far more often than office-based employers. Search LCA disclosure data through the OFLC to identify which sectors sponsor in your target region.
Search verified H-1B EHS employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by occupation and location on Migrate Mate to find employers with active H-1B LCA filings for EHS roles. This cuts job search time by removing employers who have no sponsorship history for this occupation.
Match your prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your Level I through IV classification, and mismatches delay certification.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation justification
USCIS evaluates whether a role normally requires a specialized degree. The O*NET profile for Environmental Health and Safety occupations lists education requirements that directly support your employer's specialty occupation argument in the H-1B petition.
H-1B Visa Environmental Health And Safety: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Environmental Health and Safety jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, EHS roles qualify when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as occupational health, environmental science, or industrial hygiene. Generalist roles where any degree satisfies the requirement can face USCIS requests for evidence challenging specialty occupation status. Job descriptions that specify a particular field of study are stronger candidates for approval.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for EHS professionals?
Manufacturing, energy and utilities, chemical processing, construction, and healthcare are the sectors that file LCAs most consistently for EHS roles. These industries operate under strict OSHA and EPA compliance obligations, which creates ongoing demand for qualified EHS staff and makes sponsorship a regular part of their hiring process. You can find employers with verified filing history on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new EHS employer without losing status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file a new LCA certified for your specific EHS role and location before submitting the I-129 transfer petition to USCIS.
What happens if my EHS job duties change significantly after my H-1B is approved?
Material changes in job duties, location, or employer can require an amended H-1B petition filed with USCIS before the changes take effect. If your role expands from site-level compliance to a senior program management function with a different SOC code, your employer should file an amendment. Working under materially changed conditions without amending can create status violations.
How do I find EHS employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Use Migrate Mate to search EHS roles filtered by H-1B sponsorship history. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which employers have certified EHS positions in the past, giving you a verifiable record rather than relying on employer self-reporting in job postings. Focusing your search on employers with documented filing history reduces the chance of reaching the offer stage only to learn sponsorship isn't available.