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Health and Safety Specialists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety science, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, construction, and energy file LCAs with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making proactive employer research essential for cap-subject candidates.
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Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
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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 as a Health And Safety Specialist
Verify your degree maps to SOC codes
H-1B approval hinges on your degree field matching the specialty occupation definition. Pull your role's SOC code from O*NET and confirm your transcript lists a directly related major before applying, not after receiving an offer.
Target industries with consistent LCA filing history
Manufacturing, oil and gas, and large construction firms file LCAs for Health and Safety Specialists far more regularly than retail or hospitality. Filter your search by industry on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified H-1B filing history in this occupation.
Get your professional certifications documented early
CSP, CIH, or OSHA 30-hour credentials strengthen the specialty occupation argument in an RFE scenario. Gather official certificate copies and continuing education transcripts before the H-1B petition is filed, not after an RFE arrives.
Confirm the offered wage meets prevailing wage level
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before negotiating your offer to catch underpayment before it becomes a compliance issue.
Ask employers about multi-site LCA coverage upfront
Health and Safety Specialists often rotate across job sites, which triggers additional LCA obligations for each worksite. Confirm during the offer stage whether your employer files blanket LCAs or site-specific ones, since unexpected site changes can create compliance gaps mid-employment.
Register for the lottery during your OPT cap-gap window
If you're on OPT expiring before October 1, a timely H-1B registration triggers cap-gap protection extending your work authorization. Confirm with your employer that USCIS receives the I-129 petition before your OPT end date to avoid an unauthorized employment gap.
H-1B Visa Health And Safety Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Health and Safety Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Health and Safety Specialist qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety science, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates both the job duties and the employer's actual hiring requirements, so job descriptions that list a degree as merely preferred rather than required can create petition problems.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Health and Safety Specialists?
Large manufacturers, petrochemical companies, construction contractors, and hospital systems regularly file LCAs for this occupation because regulatory compliance demands credentialed specialists. Migrate Mate filters employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have actively sponsored this role rather than guessing based on company size alone.
Does traveling between worksites on an H-1B cause compliance issues for Health and Safety Specialists?
It can. Each worksite where you perform services for more than 30 continuous workdays in a year typically requires a separate LCA certified by DOL. Short-term placements under the 30-day threshold have different rules. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel how multi-site assignments are structured before your H-1B petition is filed.
Can relevant safety certifications like CSP or CIH strengthen an H-1B petition for this role?
Professional credentials strengthen the specialty occupation argument, especially if USCIS issues an RFE questioning whether the position truly requires a degree. A Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist credential signals specialized expertise beyond a generalist background and supports the employer's claim that the role demands theoretical and practical knowledge of a specific discipline.
What prevailing wage level typically applies to H-1B petitions for Health and Safety Specialists?
Most entry-level positions are filed at DOL wage Level I or II, while senior specialists with supervisory duties or specialized industry expertise are often filed at Level III or IV. You can verify the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and worksite location using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer, which helps you confirm the employer's offered salary is LCA-compliant.