Entry Level Health and Safety Lead Jobs
New grad health and safety lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or portfolio of compliance work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Mining & Natural Resources, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like University of Alabama, Elanco, and Michels hiring at this level now.
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Job Posting End Date
11-17-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible for advising and assisting management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event policies and procedures, including public safety matters. Responsible to disseminate safety and health information throughout their areas of responsibility, for coordinating the implementation of safety and health programs for use, for conducting safety and health observations and visitations, and for rendering guidance on safety and accident prevention to other members of management.Job Description
What You’ll Do:
- Instruct, advise, and assist management and employees in carrying out the Company’s safety and health, public safety, and safety and health event prevention programs, policies, and procedures.
- Develop, prepare, deliver, and provide guidance on programs and materials for safety and health meetings, conferences, courses, and related activities.
- Conduct observations of AEP personnel, tools, equipment, work practices, and processes to ensure safe and proper procedures are being followed.
- Advise and assist with safety and health event analysis and serve as a resource to event analysis committees.
- Maintain a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
- Review and assist with efforts to evaluate contractors’ compliance with applicable safety and health regulations and Company requirements.
- Assist organizations in developing long-term safety and health performance improvement strategies and the processes needed to implement those strategies.
- Assess current organizational safety and health processes and develop performance-improvement initiatives designed to positively influence safety and health outcomes.
- Coach employees and organizational leaders in methods for developing and evaluating specialized safety and health materials and performance assessments.
- Provide individual coaching, instruction, meeting facilitation, and presentations related to safety and health programs and performance.
- Maintain continuous professional development and remain current on safety and health regulations, industry practices, intervention techniques, and performance-improvement methods.
- Assist the Safety and Health Manager and Corporate Safety staff with special assignments that may have Company-wide implications.
- Provide guidance and assistance to less-experienced safety and health professionals, as assigned.
- Promote and enforce the Company’s Safety and Health and event prevention programs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Note: This position is posted at multiple classification levels and will be filled based on the selected candidate’s education, experience, skills, and qualifications. The minimum qualifications listed below vary by classification, with increased experience and responsibilities required for higher-level positions.
What We’re Looking For:
Education requirements are listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene, occupational health, or a relevant field of study; or
- Associate degree in a relevant field of study with two years of experience in related electric utility field operations; or
- High school diploma or GED with four years of safety and health administration, field experience, or related electric utility field operations experience.
Work Experience requirements are listed below:
- Safety & Health Coordinator: In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two years of safety and health or electric utility operations experience.
- Safety & Health Coordinator Sr.: In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of four years of safety and health or electric utility operations experience.
- Safety & Health Consultant: In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of six years of safety and health or electric utility operations experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, and/or Certified Utility Safety Professional certification is preferred for the Safety & Health Consultant level but is not required.
Other:
- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills are required.
- Must be able to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence.
- Position requires daily travel and occasional overnight travel.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with management, employees, contractors, and other business partners.
- Must be able to observe work practices, identify potential safety and health concerns, and provide appropriate guidance and recommendations.
- Must be able to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.
- Knowledge of intervention techniques and experience with instruction and meeting facilitation are required for the Safety & Health Consultant level.
- Understanding of organizational development principles and performance-improvement methodologies is required for the Safety & Health Consultant level.
- Extensive knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards is required for the Safety & Health Consultant level.
What You’ll Get: In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company. We’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
#APCO
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-006Compensation Range:
$74,551.00 - $128,688.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.Job Posting End Date
11-17-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible for advising and assisting management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event policies and procedures, including public safety matters. Responsible to disseminate safety and health information throughout their areas of responsibility, for coordinating the implementation of safety and health programs for use, for conducting safety and health observations and visitations, and for rendering guidance on safety and accident prevention to other members of management.Job Description
What You’ll Do:
- Instruct, advise, and assist management and employees in carrying out the Company’s safety and health, public safety, and safety and health event prevention programs, policies, and procedures.
- Develop, prepare, deliver, and provide guidance on programs and materials for safety and health meetings, conferences, courses, and related activities.
- Conduct observations of AEP personnel, tools, equipment, work practices, and processes to ensure safe and proper procedures are being followed.
- Advise and assist with safety and health event analysis and serve as a resource to event analysis committees.
- Maintain a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
- Review and assist with efforts to evaluate contractors’ compliance with applicable safety and health regulations and Company requirements.
- Assist organizations in developing long-term safety and health performance improvement strategies and the processes needed to implement those strategies.
- Assess current organizational safety and health processes and develop performance-improvement initiatives designed to positively influence safety and health outcomes.
- Coach employees and organizational leaders in methods for developing and evaluating specialized safety and health materials and performance assessments.
- Provide individual coaching, instruction, meeting facilitation, and presentations related to safety and health programs and performance.
- Maintain continuous professional development and remain current on safety and health regulations, industry practices, intervention techniques, and performance-improvement methods.
- Assist the Safety and Health Manager and Corporate Safety staff with special assignments that may have Company-wide implications.
- Provide guidance and assistance to less-experienced safety and health professionals, as assigned.
- Promote and enforce the Company’s Safety and Health and event prevention programs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Note: This position is posted at multiple classification levels and will be filled based on the selected candidate’s education, experience, skills, and qualifications. The minimum qualifications listed below vary by classification, with increased experience and responsibilities required for higher-level positions.
What We’re Looking For:
Education requirements are listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene, occupational health, or a relevant field of study; or
- Associate degree in a relevant field of study with two years of experience in related electric utility field operations; or
- High school diploma or GED with four years of safety and health administration, field experience, or related electric utility field operations experience.
Work Experience requirements are listed below:
- Safety & Health Coordinator: In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two years of safety and health or electric utility operations experience.
- Safety & Health Coordinator Sr.: In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of four years of safety and health or electric utility operations experience.
- Safety & Health Consultant: In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of six years of safety and health or electric utility operations experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, and/or Certified Utility Safety Professional certification is preferred for the Safety & Health Consultant level but is not required.
Other:
- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills are required.
- Must be able to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence.
- Position requires daily travel and occasional overnight travel.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with management, employees, contractors, and other business partners.
- Must be able to observe work practices, identify potential safety and health concerns, and provide appropriate guidance and recommendations.
- Must be able to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.
- Knowledge of intervention techniques and experience with instruction and meeting facilitation are required for the Safety & Health Consultant level.
- Understanding of organizational development principles and performance-improvement methodologies is required for the Safety & Health Consultant level.
- Extensive knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards is required for the Safety & Health Consultant level.
What You’ll Get: In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company. We’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
#APCO
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-006Compensation Range:
$74,551.00 - $128,688.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.See All 7 Entry Level Health and Safety Lead Jobs
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Entry Level Health and Safety Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level health and safety lead job?
Start by earning a relevant credential such as an OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, which many employers treat as a baseline requirement even for entry level candidates. Internship experience in construction, manufacturing, or logistics strengthens your application significantly. Tailor your resume to highlight any incident reporting, hazard assessments, or compliance work you completed during coursework or volunteer roles, since hands-on examples carry real weight at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level health and safety leads?
Companies hiring entry level health and safety leads right now include University of Alabama, Elanco, and Michels, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large manufacturers, construction contractors, logistics operators, and facilities-heavy organizations that run structured safety programs and have headcount to bring in junior talent.
Are there remote entry level health and safety lead jobs?
Yes, though most health and safety lead roles are inherently on-site given the need to conduct inspections and walk job floors. About 0% of entry level health and safety lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically focus on documentation, compliance reporting, or safety program coordination rather than direct site oversight.
Are these new grad health and safety lead jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior health and safety roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship hours or academic project work in lieu of full-time history, or lists an entry level credential like OSHA 10 as sufficient. If a posting asks for a degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field without requiring years on the job, it is a strong new grad target.
Which industries hire the most entry level health and safety leads?
Entry Level health and safety lead roles concentrate in Education, Mining & Natural Resources, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive junior hiring because they face strict regulatory requirements around workplace safety, generate high volumes of reportable incidents, and need dedicated staff to maintain OSHA compliance programs at the site level.