J-1 Visa EHS Manager Jobs
EHS Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, both administered by State Department-designated sponsor organizations that issue the DS-2019 and oversee your placement. Securing sponsorship requires a qualifying host employer and an approved training or exchange plan aligned with your EHS background.
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INTRODUCTION
NOTE: This specific job posting is only available for transitioning Active-Duty military service members participating under the DOD SkillBridge Program. Allan Myers is looking for a hard-working Field Operations Trainee (Skillbridge) who is eager to learn about the heavy civil construction industry. This Trainee will be responsible for assisting the Crew Leader in the management of a crew, conducting morning safety huddles, and effectively communicating with their team members. This position is designed to prepare the Trainee for a Field Manager role within a 1-2 year time period. Allan Myers builds large, important, innovative infrastructure projects that shape the face of the mid-Atlantic region. We provide on-the-job training, best-in-class benefits, and developmental pathways for you to achieve your highest career goals. Join us and let’s build excellence together.
Responsibilities:
In this developmental role, Trainees will perform basic laborer functions on the crew while learning to become responsible for the following tasks.
- Ensures laborers report for work on time and in compliance with all policies regarding appearance and being “fit for work”.
- Procures all necessary materials and equipment.
- Ensures that the work environment is safe for all employees.
- Determines which employees will be responsible for which tasks while on the jobsite.
- Ensures that their laborers’ production is at a sufficient level and maintains documentation for recommending promotions, etc.
- Maintains materials usage documentation.
- Provides initial training for new hires and continual training for all team members.
- Maintains “Image of Excellence” housekeeping.
- Documents the safety status and overall fitness of all machinery and company equipment under their supervision.
- Communicates with the Equipment Shop on maintenance and repair via email.
- Leads team safety meetings for their crew.
- Reports incidents and injuries to Superintendent and HSE Team immediately.
- Forwards members’ concerns/complaints to Human Resources.
- Works with Superintendent on appropriate disciplinary measures.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of experience managing a team of employees, displaying significant management and leadership experience. Proven excellence in carrying out drive, results-oriented job duties and responsibilities.
- Experience in a heavy/civil construction industry preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of heavy equipment, hand-held equipment, and general commercial construction preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of safety practices within a construction environment preferred, but not required.
- Known for taking action, building consensus, being influential, and making purposeful decisions.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to frequently lift heavy objects over 60lbs.
Overview
Our Company Does Work That Matters
Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters. At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.
Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an EHS Manager
Document your EHS credentials before applying
Gather your degree certificates, professional licenses (NEBOSH, CSP, or equivalent), and any OSHA training records before contacting host employers. J-1 Trainee and Specialist categories both require documented evidence of prior field-specific education or experience.
Target host employers with active safety programs
Manufacturing, construction, energy, and chemical companies run structured EHS functions that align with J-1 training plan requirements. Look for organizations with dedicated safety departments, as they're more likely to support the individualized training objectives your designated sponsor will require.
Search J-1-compatible EHS roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for EHS Manager positions at U.S. employers who have previously hosted international professionals. This shortens the prospecting process significantly and helps you identify host organizations already familiar with DS-2019 requirements.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
EHS professionals from countries with skills shortage designations or funded by government grants may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement after their J-1 program ends. Confirm your eligibility status with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer.
Negotiate a training plan tied to real EHS duties
Your designated sponsor, whether CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or another authorized organization, must approve a detailed training plan before issuing the DS-2019. Align your proposed duties, site inspections, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance tasks to EHS-specific learning objectives to avoid plan rejection.
Verify prevailing wage alignment using OFLC Wage Search
Although J-1 is not an employer-sponsored visa, host employers must still pay wages comparable to similarly employed U.S. workers. Cross-check offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search and O*NET occupation data for EHS Managers in your target region before signing any offer letter.
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Find EHS Manager JobsEHS Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an EHS Manager role?
Most EHS Manager candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they have less than five years of post-degree professional experience, or the Specialist category if they have substantial field expertise and the role involves demonstrating or sharing specialized EHS knowledge. Current students completing a degree may use the Intern category for structured practical training, but that category is restricted to students actively enrolled or recently graduated.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for an EHS Manager position?
The visa sponsor is always a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring company. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or CIEE issue the DS-2019 form, approve your training plan, and monitor program compliance. Your host employer, the company where you perform EHS duties, is a separate party that agrees to the training terms but does not hold sponsor authority.
How do I find U.S. companies willing to host a J-1 EHS Manager?
Use Migrate Mate to search for EHS Manager positions at U.S. employers with a track record of hosting international professionals. Prioritize manufacturing, energy, and chemical sector employers, as their structured safety functions map well to the individualized training plan your designated sponsor must approve before issuing the DS-2019.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to EHS professionals?
It can. EHS professionals whose J-1 participation is funded by a government agency, or who are nationals of a country on the State Department's skills shortage list, are typically subject to the two-year home residency requirement. This means you must return to your home country for two years before adjusting to most other U.S. visa categories. Confirm your specific situation with your designated sponsor before your program starts.
What does the J-1 training plan require for an EHS Manager placement?
Your designated sponsor must approve a written training plan before issuing the DS-2019. For EHS roles, this plan should outline specific learning objectives tied to real work activities: site hazard assessments, regulatory compliance reviews, incident investigation protocols, and safety management systems. Vague or overly general plans are a common reason for delays, so work with your host employer to detail duties that align with measurable EHS competencies.
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