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Safety Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety science, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, construction, and energy regularly file LCAs through DOL before sponsoring H-1B petitions. Cap-subject filings open each April for an October 1 start date.
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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 as a Safety Specialist
Match your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Safety Specialist position. A degree in occupational health, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or safety engineering typically satisfies this. A general business or unrelated STEM degree may trigger an RFE.
Verify your SOC code before applying
Safety Specialists file under SOC 29-9021 (Occupational Health and Safety Specialists). Confirm your prospective employer's LCA lists this code. A mismatched SOC code can misclassify the role and undermine the specialty occupation argument at adjudication.
Search LCA-verified employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Safety Specialist roles by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have already cleared DOL's wage certification step, reducing the risk of pursuing employers who've never sponsored the role.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for SOC 29-9021 in the metro area where you'll work before accepting any offer.
Target industries with consistent H-1B filing history
Chemical manufacturing, utilities, aerospace, and large construction firms sponsor Safety Specialists more regularly than small contractors. OFLC disclosure data shows which industries certify LCAs for this occupation code, helping you prioritize employers already familiar with the process.
Confirm cap-gap coverage if you're on OPT
If your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. USCIS issues a cap-gap receipt notice your employer should retain for E-Verify compliance.
H-1B Visa Safety Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Safety Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field such as occupational health, safety science, industrial hygiene, or environmental engineering. USCIS evaluates each petition individually. Roles that accept any degree field, or that only require certifications like CSP or OSHA 30, face a higher risk of an RFE challenging specialty occupation status.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Safety Specialist positions?
Employers in chemical manufacturing, oil and gas, aerospace, utilities, and large construction firms regularly sponsor Safety Specialists and have established LCA filing histories with DOL. You can find Safety Specialist roles at H-1B-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by verified LCA filing activity so you're targeting companies already familiar with the sponsorship process.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect a Safety Specialist H-1B offer?
Your employer must certify through DOL that your offered salary meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for SOC 29-9021 in your work location before USCIS will approve the petition. Wages are tiered from Level I to Level IV based on experience and job complexity. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the applicable wage for your metro area before finalizing your offer letter.
Can a Safety Specialist transfer H-1B status to a new employer mid-authorization?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, provided your current H-1B has been approved and you're maintaining valid status. The new employer must file a fresh I-129 and obtain LCA certification for your new work location and wage level before you start.
What O*NET classification applies to Safety Specialist roles, and why does it matter for H-1B petitions?
Safety Specialists typically fall under O*NET code 29-9021, classified as a Job Zone 4 occupation requiring substantial preparation and a relevant bachelor's degree. USCIS references O*NET when evaluating whether a role constitutes a specialty occupation. If your employer's job description maps to a lower job zone on O*NET, it weakens the specialty occupation argument and increases RFE risk.