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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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At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.
Safety of our employees and protection of our environment are core values at GXO. As the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing occupational safety, environmental compliance and supporting our sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities to actively engage employees, leveraging expertise and technologies to solve complex problems, and providing ideas and solutions to support continued growth and performance excellence at our U.S. and Canada operation sites and production locations.
Pay, benefits and more.
We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Manage, plan and implement regional level environmental, health and safety programs and systems to assure due diligence of regulatory and internal company expectations at multiple locations within respective geographical area
- Responsible for the development and performance of GXO Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs and systems, KPI monitoring/trending/reporting, scheduling and executing EHS program audits and inspections, embedding best in class EHS practices, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance reporting and supporting operation emission reduction initiatives
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Site and Zone EHS professionals to embed and validate EHS culture, expectations, processes, and procedures to successfully achieve GXO and customer EHS performance objectives and target and create business value
- Ensure Regional site processes, documentation and training related to handling, storage and transportation of dangerous goods is accurate and up to date
- Implement and embed regional site sustainability strategies and initiatives aligned with GXO values and goals while also monitoring and reporting site sustainability performance and progress. Communicate, influence and build consensus among site level senior leadership across the region to advance EHS and Sustainability policies, programs and initiatives. Work with leaders to create and ensure we are providing safe and compliant workplaces, in alignment with company policies and various state and federal regulations
- Proactively conduct EHS evaluations in all sites to assess risk, effectiveness of controls and implement changes as needed to improve the overall effectiveness of processes, training, visual tools, and equipment
- Review, analyze, develop, and communicate occupational health and safety programs and solutions initiatives
- Generate and maintain required reports; analyze injury reports for trends and necessary modifications to Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
- Oversee PPE programs purchases in all facilities; oversee and approve all safety statement of work (SOW), work instructions, and forms
- Conducts comprehensive safety audits for designated at-risk sites
- Performs both onsite and remote safety training addressing specific topics for leadership and site management
- Provides in-depth training addressing Intelex Risk Management system to all site management teams
- Support new site start-ups involving a large curriculum of required safety training (3-4 weeks)
- Support Environmental performance and reporting efforts to ensure local, State and Federal compliance of air, waste and water permitting, where applicable
- Develop EHS professionals as domain experts and leaders to continue to grow their careers
- Use domain expertise to solve problems, influence to engage others in those processes to create ownership of shared solutions
- Leverage data and reporting to validate compliance, to identify opportunities to improve performance, and to implement new ideas and sustainable solutions as needed
What you need to succeed at GXO:
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- 5-7 years of environmental, health and safety experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of the supply chain and logistics industry
- Knowledge of industry-related state and federal rules and regulations for hazardous and universal waste, stormwater, and a fundamental knowledge of permitting and compliance assurance
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Basics of lean manufacturing
- Experience in working with regulatory partners
It’d be great if you also have:
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related field
- A passion for sustainability and /or workplace safety
- Knowledge of EHS in a warehousing/distribution environment
- Availability to travel up to 50% of the time
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Solid leadership and customer service skills
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.
GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
INTRODUCTION
At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.
Safety of our employees and protection of our environment are core values at GXO. As the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing occupational safety, environmental compliance and supporting our sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities to actively engage employees, leveraging expertise and technologies to solve complex problems, and providing ideas and solutions to support continued growth and performance excellence at our U.S. and Canada operation sites and production locations.
Pay, benefits and more.
We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Manage, plan and implement regional level environmental, health and safety programs and systems to assure due diligence of regulatory and internal company expectations at multiple locations within respective geographical area
- Responsible for the development and performance of GXO Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs and systems, KPI monitoring/trending/reporting, scheduling and executing EHS program audits and inspections, embedding best in class EHS practices, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance reporting and supporting operation emission reduction initiatives
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Site and Zone EHS professionals to embed and validate EHS culture, expectations, processes, and procedures to successfully achieve GXO and customer EHS performance objectives and target and create business value
- Ensure Regional site processes, documentation and training related to handling, storage and transportation of dangerous goods is accurate and up to date
- Implement and embed regional site sustainability strategies and initiatives aligned with GXO values and goals while also monitoring and reporting site sustainability performance and progress. Communicate, influence and build consensus among site level senior leadership across the region to advance EHS and Sustainability policies, programs and initiatives. Work with leaders to create and ensure we are providing safe and compliant workplaces, in alignment with company policies and various state and federal regulations
- Proactively conduct EHS evaluations in all sites to assess risk, effectiveness of controls and implement changes as needed to improve the overall effectiveness of processes, training, visual tools, and equipment
- Review, analyze, develop, and communicate occupational health and safety programs and solutions initiatives
- Generate and maintain required reports; analyze injury reports for trends and necessary modifications to Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
- Oversee PPE programs purchases in all facilities; oversee and approve all safety statement of work (SOW), work instructions, and forms
- Conducts comprehensive safety audits for designated at-risk sites
- Performs both onsite and remote safety training addressing specific topics for leadership and site management
- Provides in-depth training addressing Intelex Risk Management system to all site management teams
- Support new site start-ups involving a large curriculum of required safety training (3-4 weeks)
- Support Environmental performance and reporting efforts to ensure local, State and Federal compliance of air, waste and water permitting, where applicable
- Develop EHS professionals as domain experts and leaders to continue to grow their careers
- Use domain expertise to solve problems, influence to engage others in those processes to create ownership of shared solutions
- Leverage data and reporting to validate compliance, to identify opportunities to improve performance, and to implement new ideas and sustainable solutions as needed
What you need to succeed at GXO:
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- 5-7 years of environmental, health and safety experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of the supply chain and logistics industry
- Knowledge of industry-related state and federal rules and regulations for hazardous and universal waste, stormwater, and a fundamental knowledge of permitting and compliance assurance
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Basics of lean manufacturing
- Experience in working with regulatory partners
It’d be great if you also have:
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related field
- A passion for sustainability and /or workplace safety
- Knowledge of EHS in a warehousing/distribution environment
- Availability to travel up to 50% of the time
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Solid leadership and customer service skills
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.
GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
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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.