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Health and Safety Specialist roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019 once a qualifying host employer agrees to your structured training plan, with no annual cap or lottery standing between you and a U.S. placement.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
JOB SUMMARY
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Intern assists the EHS Department by conducting inspections, supporting compliance initiatives, performing risk assessments, developing EHS training materials, and completing administrative tasks to ensure a safe working environment, all while gaining practical experience in workplace safety and environmental regulations and procedures.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES
Essential Functions
(Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Support EHS Department in maintaining site compliance with all federal, state and local regulations (including, but not limited to OSHA/CAL OSHA, EPA, DTSC, AQMD, SWRCB)
- Support EHS Department in developing and conducting Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and trainings.
- Support EHS Department to manage the hazardous waste management program.
- Ensure sites are compliant with the BEI Hazard Communication program.
- Propose and execute an EHS related project.
- Assist in ensuring that documentation of onsite injuries and the Incident Investigation process are promptly reported, including root cause analysis and recommendation of corrective actions.
- Perform periodic, site wide and area specific compliance evaluations and audits.
- Track and assist with safety related preventative maintenance such as signage, fire extinguisher, AED and emergency eye wash, etc.
- Other EHS duties will be assigned as needed to support the EHS Department.
- Maintains and protects the confidentiality of the Company’s information and product.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience
- The candidate should be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment, be able to handle several assignments concurrently, and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of EHS, and an in-depth understanding of Aerospace Manufacturing Operations.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
- Knowledge in local, state level, national and international laws and regulations related to protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees.
Education:
- Actively pursuing a four-year college degree, preferably in a field related to Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental Management.
- Or 1-2 years post graduate with a relevant degree.
Experience:
- No experience required.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
- Academic excellence (GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Other:
- May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required.
- Must show proof of ability to work in the United States.
NOTE: This opportunity is provided in partnership with Pathway Group.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
JOB SUMMARY
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Intern assists the EHS Department by conducting inspections, supporting compliance initiatives, performing risk assessments, developing EHS training materials, and completing administrative tasks to ensure a safe working environment, all while gaining practical experience in workplace safety and environmental regulations and procedures.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES
Essential Functions
(Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Support EHS Department in maintaining site compliance with all federal, state and local regulations (including, but not limited to OSHA/CAL OSHA, EPA, DTSC, AQMD, SWRCB)
- Support EHS Department in developing and conducting Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and trainings.
- Support EHS Department to manage the hazardous waste management program.
- Ensure sites are compliant with the BEI Hazard Communication program.
- Propose and execute an EHS related project.
- Assist in ensuring that documentation of onsite injuries and the Incident Investigation process are promptly reported, including root cause analysis and recommendation of corrective actions.
- Perform periodic, site wide and area specific compliance evaluations and audits.
- Track and assist with safety related preventative maintenance such as signage, fire extinguisher, AED and emergency eye wash, etc.
- Other EHS duties will be assigned as needed to support the EHS Department.
- Maintains and protects the confidentiality of the Company’s information and product.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience
- The candidate should be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment, be able to handle several assignments concurrently, and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of EHS, and an in-depth understanding of Aerospace Manufacturing Operations.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
- Knowledge in local, state level, national and international laws and regulations related to protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees.
Education:
- Actively pursuing a four-year college degree, preferably in a field related to Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental Management.
- Or 1-2 years post graduate with a relevant degree.
Experience:
- No experience required.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
- Academic excellence (GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Other:
- May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required.
- Must show proof of ability to work in the United States.
NOTE: This opportunity is provided in partnership with Pathway Group.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Health And Safety Specialist
Document your credentials in OSHA-recognized formats
U.S. host employers evaluate foreign safety certifications against OSHA and ANSI standards. Translate your qualifications into equivalent U.S. frameworks before applying, and include any ISO 45001 or NEBOSH credentials prominently on your resume.
Target industries with active safety compliance obligations
Construction, manufacturing, chemical processing, and healthcare facilities carry federally mandated OSHA compliance programs, making them the most active host sectors for Health and Safety Specialist J-1 placements. Focus your search on employers in these regulated industries.
Search J-1-aligned roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employer listings by roles that align with J-1 sponsorship. Identifying hosts already familiar with structured training plans saves weeks of cold outreach to companies unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
Confirm the training plan covers regulatory fieldwork
Your DS-2019 training plan must detail hands-on activities, not just classroom observation. Ask prospective host employers whether the plan includes site inspections, incident investigations, or OSHA recordkeeping tasks, as vague plans draw scrutiny from your designated sponsor.
Verify your J-1 category before your host employer commits
The Trainee category suits professionals with under five years of experience, while the Specialist category applies to those with recognized expertise in occupational health and safety. Choosing the wrong category at the offer stage delays your DS-2019 issuance significantly.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Many Health and Safety Specialist placements involve government-funded programs or skills on the J-1 skills list, triggering the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm this with your designated sponsor before signing any host employer agreement.
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Find Health And Safety Specialist JobsHealth And Safety Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Health and Safety Specialist role?
Most Health and Safety Specialists enter the United States under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you have a relevant degree plus at least one year of experience, or five years of work experience in lieu of a degree. Specialist applies to recognized experts with substantial, documented expertise in occupational health and safety who are coming for a specific, short-term knowledge exchange.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, my employer or a separate organization?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. The employer acts as your host and provides the training environment, but an approved sponsor such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT issues your DS-2019 form, reviews your training plan, and monitors your program compliance throughout your stay.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Health and Safety Specialist?
Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. employer listings filtered to roles and industries that align with J-1 sponsorship, which is the fastest way to identify hosts already open to structured exchange programs. Construction, manufacturing, and healthcare are the sectors most likely to have active safety compliance needs that justify a J-1 host arrangement.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Health and Safety Specialists?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies if your field appears on the J-1 skills list or if your program is funded by a government entity. Confirm with your designated sponsor before accepting a host offer, because this requirement affects your ability to change to H-1B or permanent resident status without first returning home or obtaining a waiver.
What should a J-1 training plan include for a Health and Safety Specialist placement?
Your training plan, filed on Form DS-7002, must outline specific, measurable activities tied to occupational health and safety practice. Acceptable components include OSHA recordkeeping procedures, site hazard assessments, incident investigation methods, and regulatory reporting tasks. Generic descriptions like "observe safety practices" are regularly rejected by designated sponsors, so push your host employer for activity-level detail before submission.
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