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About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like
Join a dynamic team that solves challenging issues for national security! We are seeking a highly motivated Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) coordinator with experience implementing ES&H requirements and working in a complex technical environment. You will play a key role as you help build a strong and healthy safety culture at the Labs. In this position, you are responsible for performing a variety of environmental, safety, and occupational health related functions. This is a fast-paced job that offers a great deal of ES&H project breadth.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Be the voice of safety through department meetings, safety briefings, pre-job briefings, and face-to-face interactions with line partners
- Advise and support staff and management in identifying potential hazards in existing or future projects, systems, equipment, facilities/spaces, processes, and operations
- Collaborate with appropriate ES&H subject matter experts (SME) and line partners to evaluate/assess hazards and risks which may result in unsafe work conditions and formulate engineering/administrative controls to mitigate identified hazards
- Perform technical evaluations and advise line partners in the preparation and review of technical work documents, Hazard Analysis, Primary Hazard and Aspect Survey, Work Planning and Controls, and other required ES&H-related documentation
- Perform and communicate regular facility and work area walk-throughs to physically observe activities and inspect equipment, facilities, and the general workplace environment with management
- Document and report staff and management concerns, findings, non-compliance issues and significant information in corporate data systems and through appropriate management channels
- Support management with ES&H-related events, occurrences or emergencies
- Support internal and external ES&H audits and assessments of facilities and operations/activities, and any related corrective actions
- Participate in accident investigations involving injuries and damage and assist in identification of causes and corrective actions
- Communicate and support corporate safety initiatives, regulatory and policy updates and safety performance metrics with a strong focus on customer service and partnering with line management and staff to help meet performance expectations
- Assist with audits and assessments of operational areas to determine effectiveness of safety programs, including electrical safety/Lock Out Tag out, construction safety, rigging/crane operations, traffic safety, seismic safety, pressure safety, industrial ergonomics
- Support integrating safety systems, associated support equipment, facilities, functional specifications, and operations to ensure hazards are mitigated and in compliance with safety and health regulations
- Cultivate effective communications and relationships with organization leadership, the ES&H organization and ES&H coordinator community
- Independently analyze and recommend safety criteria in system design, equipment and procedures to control or eliminate hazards
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Livermore, CA.
Salary Range
$88,900 - $201,000
- Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 2 or more years of directly relevant experience; or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- Experience with common office software, such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and/or Outlook
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance
Qualifications We Desire
- Knowledge or training in worker safety and health programs
- Professional certification in a relevant field (e.g., Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional)
- Proven understanding of industrial safety standards, equipment, and practices, including but not limited to the following: machine tools, electrical, laser, pressure, hazardous materials, radiological and explosives
- Understanding of applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOE regulations
- Strong technical background safely interpreting and applying the latest editions of Codes and Standards
- Knowledge and experience in performing occupational health, safety, and environmental management related assessments and the development of corrective actions, particularly in a research and development setting
- Strong customer focus and ability to work well in a team focused environment.
- Demonstrated ability to meet and adapt to quickly changing deadlines and priorities
- Active DOE L or Q clearance
About Our Team
The ESH System Integration, 5 Team provides ES&H integration support for both CA and NM sites, including remote site operations. Department personnel support and facilitate the implementation of ES&H requirements and processes and assist in the identification and analysis of any hazards, threats and risks which may create an unsafe worksite. We collaborate to translate corporate policy requirements into line implementation plans and to formulate engineering and administrative controls to mitigate hazards, threats, and risks.
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like
Join a dynamic team that solves challenging issues for national security! We are seeking a highly motivated Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) coordinator with experience implementing ES&H requirements and working in a complex technical environment. You will play a key role as you help build a strong and healthy safety culture at the Labs. In this position, you are responsible for performing a variety of environmental, safety, and occupational health related functions. This is a fast-paced job that offers a great deal of ES&H project breadth.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Be the voice of safety through department meetings, safety briefings, pre-job briefings, and face-to-face interactions with line partners
- Advise and support staff and management in identifying potential hazards in existing or future projects, systems, equipment, facilities/spaces, processes, and operations
- Collaborate with appropriate ES&H subject matter experts (SME) and line partners to evaluate/assess hazards and risks which may result in unsafe work conditions and formulate engineering/administrative controls to mitigate identified hazards
- Perform technical evaluations and advise line partners in the preparation and review of technical work documents, Hazard Analysis, Primary Hazard and Aspect Survey, Work Planning and Controls, and other required ES&H-related documentation
- Perform and communicate regular facility and work area walk-throughs to physically observe activities and inspect equipment, facilities, and the general workplace environment with management
- Document and report staff and management concerns, findings, non-compliance issues and significant information in corporate data systems and through appropriate management channels
- Support management with ES&H-related events, occurrences or emergencies
- Support internal and external ES&H audits and assessments of facilities and operations/activities, and any related corrective actions
- Participate in accident investigations involving injuries and damage and assist in identification of causes and corrective actions
- Communicate and support corporate safety initiatives, regulatory and policy updates and safety performance metrics with a strong focus on customer service and partnering with line management and staff to help meet performance expectations
- Assist with audits and assessments of operational areas to determine effectiveness of safety programs, including electrical safety/Lock Out Tag out, construction safety, rigging/crane operations, traffic safety, seismic safety, pressure safety, industrial ergonomics
- Support integrating safety systems, associated support equipment, facilities, functional specifications, and operations to ensure hazards are mitigated and in compliance with safety and health regulations
- Cultivate effective communications and relationships with organization leadership, the ES&H organization and ES&H coordinator community
- Independently analyze and recommend safety criteria in system design, equipment and procedures to control or eliminate hazards
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Livermore, CA.
Salary Range
$88,900 - $201,000
- Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 2 or more years of directly relevant experience; or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- Experience with common office software, such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and/or Outlook
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance
Qualifications We Desire
- Knowledge or training in worker safety and health programs
- Professional certification in a relevant field (e.g., Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional)
- Proven understanding of industrial safety standards, equipment, and practices, including but not limited to the following: machine tools, electrical, laser, pressure, hazardous materials, radiological and explosives
- Understanding of applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOE regulations
- Strong technical background safely interpreting and applying the latest editions of Codes and Standards
- Knowledge and experience in performing occupational health, safety, and environmental management related assessments and the development of corrective actions, particularly in a research and development setting
- Strong customer focus and ability to work well in a team focused environment.
- Demonstrated ability to meet and adapt to quickly changing deadlines and priorities
- Active DOE L or Q clearance
About Our Team
The ESH System Integration, 5 Team provides ES&H integration support for both CA and NM sites, including remote site operations. Department personnel support and facilitate the implementation of ES&H requirements and processes and assist in the identification and analysis of any hazards, threats and risks which may create an unsafe worksite. We collaborate to translate corporate policy requirements into line implementation plans and to formulate engineering and administrative controls to mitigate hazards, threats, and risks.
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
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Who's Hiring
- Eurofins62
- Microsoft26
- AECOM14
- Riverside Community Care11
- Michaels9
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of environment jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field
- Experience managing environmental compliance programs across multiple sites or jurisdictions
- Proficiency with ISO 14001 environmental management systems and audit processes
- Familiarity with EPA regulations, state environmental permitting, and reporting requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional sustainability or environmental strategy initiatives
- Professional certification such as CHMM, CEP, or equivalent recognized credential preferred
Tips for Your Head of Environment Job Search
Tailor your resume to environmental frameworks
Head of environment roles expect fluency in ISO 14001, LEED, or sector-specific frameworks like TCFD. Name the exact frameworks you've worked within and tie each one to a measurable outcome, such as waste reduction, emissions reporting, or compliance audit results.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of environment openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies by environmental maturity
Companies publishing annual sustainability reports or pursuing science-based targets are actively building environment teams. Filter your search toward those organizations, as they're more likely to have a defined head of environment function with real budget and C-suite backing.
Demonstrate cross-functional influence on your resume
Head of environment roles require driving change through legal, operations, and procurement without direct authority. Show specific examples where you aligned stakeholders outside your team, not just where you owned environmental policy internally.
Prepare a case study for the interview stage
Hiring panels for this role almost always probe how you've handled a regulatory challenge or environmental incident. Prepare one structured case study covering the situation, your decision-making process, and the outcome, so you can adapt it to whatever scenario they raise.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Head of environment offers vary widely in reporting line, budget authority, and team size. Before discussing pay, clarify whether the role reports to the C-suite or operations and what the environmental investment roadmap looks like, since those factors define the job more than the title does.
Head of Environment Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of environments?
The most active employers for head of environments right now are Eurofins, Microsoft, and AECOM, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at large manufacturers, real estate portfolios, and corporations with published net-zero commitments.
How many head of environment jobs are remote?
About 51% of head of environment openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that much of the strategic and reporting work can be done off-site. Sub-areas like environmental policy development, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder communications tend to be the most remote-friendly, while site audits and regulatory inspections still require physical presence.
How do you become a head of environment?
Start with a degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline, then build experience in environmental compliance, EHS management, or sustainability program delivery. Progress through roles with increasing scope, such as environmental manager or director, and pursue a recognized professional certification. Demonstrating cross-functional leadership and board-level communication skills is what moves candidates into the head-of-function role.
Can you get a head of environment job without direct leadership experience?
It's difficult but possible if you've led significant environmental projects or programs without holding a formal management title. Emphasize any experience coordinating across departments, managing external consultants, or owning a compliance program end-to-end. Some organizations, particularly growing mid-size companies building their environment function for the first time, will consider strong individual contributors ready to step into a leadership role.
What does the head of environment interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for this role run three to four stages: an initial screen with HR, a technical interview focused on regulatory knowledge and program management, a panel or presentation round where you're expected to outline an environmental strategy or respond to a case scenario, and a final conversation with a senior leader or executive sponsor. References and background checks are standard before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to head of environment jobs?
You can find and apply to head of environment jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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