H-1B1 Chile Visa EHS Specialist Jobs
H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship for EHS Specialist roles follows a consular process with no lottery and an annual cap of 1,400 visas that rarely fills. Chilean environmental, health, and safety professionals can apply directly at the U.S. consulate once an employer files a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL.
Find H-1B1 Chile Visa EHS Specialist JobsOverview
Showing 2 of 114+ EHS Specialist jobs
See all 114+ EHS Specialist Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new EHS Specialist roles.
Get Access To All JobsDESCRIPTION
Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. We're seeking a dedicated Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager to join our mission of creating the world's safest work environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to directly impact associate well-being while driving operational excellence.
As a WHS Manager, you'll be the site's safety champion, leading our Global WHS Program implementation. You'll combine hands-on safety management with strategic thinking to protect our most valuable asset – our people. Your role bridges the gap between safety requirements and operational success, requiring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Working closely with Operations leadership, you'll drive safety initiatives that make a real difference. You'll conduct comprehensive risk assessments, analyze safety data, and implement practical solutions that protect associates while supporting productivity. Your ability to build relationships and influence positive change will be essential as you help shape our safety culture. You'll lead safety compliance efforts, conduct thorough site audits, and analyze incident trends to target improvements where they matter most. Managing our first aid program and emergency response capabilities, you'll ensure immediate care is always available. Your analytical skills will transform safety data into actionable insights, while your leadership abilities will help engage associates in our safety mission.
Core Impact Areas:
-
Safety Leadership & Innovation - Transform safety culture through leadership and innovative solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that set new benchmarks in workplace safety. Leverage technology and data analytics to drive preventive safety measures that protect our associates while enhancing operational excellence. Develop leadership plans, communicate expectations, and drive initiatives to create a safe work environment. Measure performance against WHS policies, analyze metrics, and conduct site audits to address non-compliance issues.
-
Strategic Partnership & Influence - Build partnerships with Operations leadership to integrate safety into every aspect of our business. Use compelling data analysis and risk insights to influence positive change and drive strategic decision-making. Establish yourself as a trusted advisor who balances safety excellence with operational demands. Oversee recordkeeping, workplace organization, and WHS training programs.
Additional Job Elements include:
- Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
- Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
- Work in an environment where the noise level varies
- Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
- Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
- Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site
For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in WHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management, or 2+ years of Amazon Safety (blue badge/FTE) experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Distribution Center or Manufacturing EHS experience with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people
- Master’s degree
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic organization
- Certified Safety Professional
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leader
- Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Stockton - 70,400.00 - 105,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. We're seeking a dedicated Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager to join our mission of creating the world's safest work environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to directly impact associate well-being while driving operational excellence.
As a WHS Manager, you'll be the site's safety champion, leading our Global WHS Program implementation. You'll combine hands-on safety management with strategic thinking to protect our most valuable asset – our people. Your role bridges the gap between safety requirements and operational success, requiring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Working closely with Operations leadership, you'll drive safety initiatives that make a real difference. You'll conduct comprehensive risk assessments, analyze safety data, and implement practical solutions that protect associates while supporting productivity. Your ability to build relationships and influence positive change will be essential as you help shape our safety culture. You'll lead safety compliance efforts, conduct thorough site audits, and analyze incident trends to target improvements where they matter most. Managing our first aid program and emergency response capabilities, you'll ensure immediate care is always available. Your analytical skills will transform safety data into actionable insights, while your leadership abilities will help engage associates in our safety mission.
Core Impact Areas:
-
Safety Leadership & Innovation - Transform safety culture through leadership and innovative solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that set new benchmarks in workplace safety. Leverage technology and data analytics to drive preventive safety measures that protect our associates while enhancing operational excellence. Develop leadership plans, communicate expectations, and drive initiatives to create a safe work environment. Measure performance against WHS policies, analyze metrics, and conduct site audits to address non-compliance issues.
-
Strategic Partnership & Influence - Build partnerships with Operations leadership to integrate safety into every aspect of our business. Use compelling data analysis and risk insights to influence positive change and drive strategic decision-making. Establish yourself as a trusted advisor who balances safety excellence with operational demands. Oversee recordkeeping, workplace organization, and WHS training programs.
Additional Job Elements include:
- Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
- Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
- Work in an environment where the noise level varies
- Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
- Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
- Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site
For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in WHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management, or 2+ years of Amazon Safety (blue badge/FTE) experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Distribution Center or Manufacturing EHS experience with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people
- Master’s degree
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic organization
- Certified Safety Professional
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leader
- Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Stockton - 70,400.00 - 105,200.00 USD annually
See all 114+ H-1B1 Chile Visa EHS Specialist Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B1 Chile Visa EHS Specialist Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an EHS Specialist
Map your credentials to SOC codes
EHS Specialist roles fall under multiple SOC classifications. Pull the O*NET profile for your target occupation to confirm which code matches your background, then verify it against DOL LCA filings to target employers who have sponsored that exact classification before.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run a search on the OFLC Wage Search before any salary conversation so you know the floor, not just what the employer quotes you.
Search employers by H-1B1 Chile filing history
Most job boards show open roles but hide visa history. Migrate Mate filters employers by verified LCA filing records, so you can target companies that have actually sponsored H-1B1 Chile visas for EHS roles rather than guessing from job descriptions.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment during screening
H-1B1 Chile employers aren't required to be E-Verify members, but many safety-sensitive industries mandate it. Confirm enrollment status before advancing, since a late-stage discovery can delay or derail your LCA filing timeline.
Build a specialty occupation evidence file early
EHS Specialist roles sometimes face consular scrutiny over whether the position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Gather your degree transcripts, Chilean professional certifications, and a job description that explicitly states a bachelor's degree in a directly related field is required, not preferred.
Align your LCA start date with your consular slot
The H-1B1 visa requires consular processing, so your employer's certified LCA must still be valid when you attend your interview. Coordinate with your employer so the LCA start date gives you a realistic buffer against appointment wait times at the U.S. consulate in Santiago.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an EHS Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, EHS Specialist positions typically qualify when the job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field. The consular officer will review the LCA and your credentials to confirm the degree requirement is a genuine prerequisite for the role, not just a preference.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to the H-1B for EHS professionals?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and is processed at the U.S. consulate in Santiago rather than through USCIS. The annual cap is 1,400 visas and has never been exhausted, so a qualified EHS Specialist with a job offer and a certified LCA can move through the process without waiting for a lottery draw or a USCIS petition approval.
How do I find employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Chile visa for an EHS Specialist position?
Migrate Mate lets you search employers by their verified LCA filing history, filtering specifically for companies that have sponsored H-1B1 Chile visas for EHS and safety-related roles. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who list open roles but have no track record of navigating the H-1B1 Chile process.
What documentation does a Chilean EHS professional need before the consular interview?
You'll need your certified LCA from the DOL, a job offer letter that specifies the specialty occupation and degree requirement, your original academic transcripts, any Chilean professional certifications relevant to the EHS role, and a completed DS-160. If your degree was issued in Spanish, bring a certified English translation alongside the original.
Can I switch EHS employers after entering the U.S. on an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to return to a U.S. consulate for a new H-1B1 stamp before starting work for them. Unlike the H-1B portability rules, the H-1B1 Chile visa doesn't allow you to begin working for a new employer based on a pending petition alone.