Health And Safety Specialist Jobs

Health And Safety Specialist jobs are open across construction, manufacturing, healthcare, oil and gas, and logistics, from entry-level coordinator to senior EHS manager, with specializations in industrial hygiene, OSHA compliance, and environmental safety. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles600+
Top stateTexas
Top employerAmazon
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type80% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Honeywell
Senior Health, Safety, and Environment Manager
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Honeywell
New 9h ago
Senior Health, Safety, and Environment Manager
Honeywell
Richardson, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Cedar Crest Academy
Administrative Assistant & Health, Safety and Food Safety Coordinator
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Cedar Crest Academy
New 11h ago
Administrative Assistant & Health, Safety and Food Safety Coordinator
Cedar Crest Academy
Bellevue, Washington
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$4,200 - $4,400/yr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Syncreon
Manager, Health and Safety
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Syncreon
New 12h ago
Manager, Health and Safety
Syncreon
Kansas City, Missouri
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Stryker
Senior Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
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Stryker
New 13h ago
Senior Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
Stryker
Chandler, Arizona
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
$70k - $111k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Lawson Products
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Intermediate
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Lawson Products
New 14h ago
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Intermediate
Lawson Products
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$73k - $88k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Health And Safety Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon30
  • Kaiser Permanente
    Kaiser Permanente9
  • Balfour Beatty
    Balfour Beatty6
  • Environmental Resources Management
    Environmental Resources Management5
  • Chewy
    Chewy4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing10
  • Education6
  • Consulting & Professional Services6
  • Science & Research5
  • Electronics & Hardware4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in health and safety specialist jobs.

  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Construction certification
  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety science, or a related field
  • Experience conducting workplace incident investigations and root cause analysis
  • Proficiency with safety management software such as Intelex, Cority, or Velocity EHS
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential preferred
  • Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, NFPA, and applicable federal and state regulatory standards

Tips for Your Health And Safety Specialist Job Search

Lead your resume with certifications

Hiring managers scan for CSP, CHST, or OSHA 30 credentials before reading anything else. List your certifications in a dedicated section near the top, not buried in a sidebar, so they clear automated screening filters immediately.

Quantify incident reduction on your resume

Vague phrases like 'improved safety culture' won't move the needle. Replace them with specific outcomes: reduced recordable incident rates, cut near-miss reports, or improved inspection scores over a defined period you managed.

Filter openings by industry hazard type

Your experience with confined space entry, fall protection, or process safety management is not interchangeable. Target openings in industries where your specific hazard expertise matches, so your resume lands as a specialist rather than a generalist.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists health and safety specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare regulatory scenario answers in advance

Interviewers routinely ask how you handled an OSHA inspection, a near-miss investigation, or a citation response. Write out two or three specific examples before your interview so you can answer with concrete actions and outcomes, not generalities.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary

Before discussing compensation, clarify whether you'll have authority over contractor safety programs, budget for PPE, or headcount for your team. Scope determines your long-term impact and career growth far more than the starting number.

Health And Safety Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most health and safety specialists?

The companies hiring the most health and safety specialists right now include Amazon, Kaiser Permanente, and Balfour Beatty, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to be heaviest in construction, manufacturing, and energy sectors where regulatory compliance requirements are most intensive.

How many health and safety specialist jobs are remote?

About 20% of health and safety specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because site inspections and physical walkthroughs are core to the job. Sub-areas like EHS program management, regulatory compliance writing, and safety training development are most likely to accommodate remote or hybrid arrangements.

How do you become a health and safety specialist?

Start with a bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety management, environmental science, or a closely related field. Earn your OSHA 30-Hour certification early, then pursue the Associate Safety Professional credential to build credibility before sitting for the Certified Safety Professional exam. Gain field experience through internships or entry-level EHS coordinator roles where you handle incident reports, conduct inspections, and support regulatory audits directly.

Can you get hired as a health and safety specialist without much experience?

Yes, especially if you pair a relevant degree with an OSHA certification and any hands-on exposure from internships, co-ops, or volunteer safety committee work. Employers hiring for entry-level EHS coordinator or safety technician roles often prioritize certifications and demonstrated attention to regulatory detail over years of experience. Targeting industries with high turnover in safety roles, such as construction and warehousing, also improves your chances early in your career.

What does the health and safety specialist interview process look like?

Most processes include a phone screen with HR, a technical interview with the EHS manager or director, and at least one behavioral round where you walk through past incident investigations or regulatory responses. Some employers add a practical component, such as reviewing a mock inspection report or identifying hazards in a facility walkthrough. Final rounds often involve meeting operations or plant managers whose buy-in on safety programs matters to the hiring decision.

Where can I find and apply to health and safety specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to health and safety specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, industry background, and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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