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Environmental Health and Safety jobs on OPT cover roles in industrial hygiene, compliance, and risk management across manufacturing, construction, and corporate settings. Most positions require STEM OPT eligibility, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in regulated industries are experienced with sponsoring international candidates into H-1B visa status.
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Aiken, SC, US, 29801
Function: Envir, Health and Safety
Audience: Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement: On Site
Requisition ID: 70461
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is a critical member of the plant team who provides support and oversight to ensure safety and environmental compliance and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance across the Aiken, SC. This role partners with plant leadership to build ownership, accountability, and a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. This position reports to the Aiken EHS Leader.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Adhere to Safety and Environmental Responsibilities & Drive a Safer Together Culture.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and environmentally compliant work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors in which working Safer Together is the first priority
- Partner with the EHS team to conduct environmental incident investigations, as well as make recommendations to ensure regulatory inspection readiness
- Lead Environmental and Safety Initiatives and processes to drive towards zero injuries, non-conformities and NOV’s.
- Set and accomplish critical environmental metrics to ensure continuous improvement.
- Authority to stop work or escalate conditions that pose safety or environmental compliance risk.
Lead Environmental and Safety Initiatives
- Drive and maintain compliance with Environmental operating permits, such as US EPA Title V air permits, Municipal Wastewater permits, State or local Storm Water permits, Class II Landfill permits, SARA 311/ 313, Groundwater Compliance, and SPCC
- Maintain environmental and safety recordkeeping to satisfy requirements of the plant’s operating permits
- Provide regulatory guidance to facility leadership team and operating personnel
- Review or change policies and procedures to comply with changes to Environmental regulations and standards
- Facilitate required Environmental testing of air, water and water sources
- Interact with outside consultants/contractors on regulatory compliance. Track and approve consultant/contractors’ terms of service, budgets and spending.
- Interact with agency personnel to facilitate site compliance inspections, inquiries and corrective actions.
- Maintain chemical approval process
- Support safety design reviews for equipment/capital projects and reviews for process/equipment changes and support.
- Implement OC safety programs/standards and site-specific safety programs designed to reduce employee injuries and illnesses and improve site productivity. Analyze and assess safety trend data to drive safety action planning and resource allocation for the site. Ensure that occupational illnesses and injuries are immediately reported, thoroughly investigated (root cause analysis) and promptly addressed, consistent with corporate standards and requirements.
- Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce MSD illnesses/injuries.
- Maintain a leadership presence on the plant floor, drive compliance behaviors through leadership engagement and accountability systems, and fully engage employees in the sound safety and environmental management process
- Guide the Natural Leadership Team (NLT) in developing risk-ranked strategic plans, prioritize and advocate capital/resource requests, and advise the leadership team on all aspects of environmental requirements and responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of all critical safety programs, and procedures
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Safety related disciplines strongly preferred
- Professional certification preferred (CSP)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to interpret and apply environmental and safety regulations
- Root cause analysis and corrective action development
- Data analysis for compliance trending and reporting
- Change management in operational environments
- Cross-functional leadership with operations and maintenance
- Think Strategically
- Inspire and energize others
- Leadership presence – forward thinking leadership abilities including the ability to motivate, lead by example, and encourage teamwork and effective communication.
- Past work with Government agencies is beneficial
- Experience with Access and Process Explore/IP-21 preferred
- Aptitude for data analysis and information management
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
Nearest Major Market: Augusta
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Location(s):
Aiken, SC, US, 29801
Function: Envir, Health and Safety
Audience: Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement: On Site
Requisition ID: 70461
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is a critical member of the plant team who provides support and oversight to ensure safety and environmental compliance and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance across the Aiken, SC. This role partners with plant leadership to build ownership, accountability, and a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. This position reports to the Aiken EHS Leader.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Adhere to Safety and Environmental Responsibilities & Drive a Safer Together Culture.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and environmentally compliant work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors in which working Safer Together is the first priority
- Partner with the EHS team to conduct environmental incident investigations, as well as make recommendations to ensure regulatory inspection readiness
- Lead Environmental and Safety Initiatives and processes to drive towards zero injuries, non-conformities and NOV’s.
- Set and accomplish critical environmental metrics to ensure continuous improvement.
- Authority to stop work or escalate conditions that pose safety or environmental compliance risk.
Lead Environmental and Safety Initiatives
- Drive and maintain compliance with Environmental operating permits, such as US EPA Title V air permits, Municipal Wastewater permits, State or local Storm Water permits, Class II Landfill permits, SARA 311/ 313, Groundwater Compliance, and SPCC
- Maintain environmental and safety recordkeeping to satisfy requirements of the plant’s operating permits
- Provide regulatory guidance to facility leadership team and operating personnel
- Review or change policies and procedures to comply with changes to Environmental regulations and standards
- Facilitate required Environmental testing of air, water and water sources
- Interact with outside consultants/contractors on regulatory compliance. Track and approve consultant/contractors’ terms of service, budgets and spending.
- Interact with agency personnel to facilitate site compliance inspections, inquiries and corrective actions.
- Maintain chemical approval process
- Support safety design reviews for equipment/capital projects and reviews for process/equipment changes and support.
- Implement OC safety programs/standards and site-specific safety programs designed to reduce employee injuries and illnesses and improve site productivity. Analyze and assess safety trend data to drive safety action planning and resource allocation for the site. Ensure that occupational illnesses and injuries are immediately reported, thoroughly investigated (root cause analysis) and promptly addressed, consistent with corporate standards and requirements.
- Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce MSD illnesses/injuries.
- Maintain a leadership presence on the plant floor, drive compliance behaviors through leadership engagement and accountability systems, and fully engage employees in the sound safety and environmental management process
- Guide the Natural Leadership Team (NLT) in developing risk-ranked strategic plans, prioritize and advocate capital/resource requests, and advise the leadership team on all aspects of environmental requirements and responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of all critical safety programs, and procedures
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Safety related disciplines strongly preferred
- Professional certification preferred (CSP)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to interpret and apply environmental and safety regulations
- Root cause analysis and corrective action development
- Data analysis for compliance trending and reporting
- Change management in operational environments
- Cross-functional leadership with operations and maintenance
- Think Strategically
- Inspire and energize others
- Leadership presence – forward thinking leadership abilities including the ability to motivate, lead by example, and encourage teamwork and effective communication.
- Past work with Government agencies is beneficial
- Experience with Access and Process Explore/IP-21 preferred
- Aptitude for data analysis and information management
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
Nearest Major Market: Augusta
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Environmental Health And Safety
Target regulated industries with established sponsorship pipelines
Manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and construction firms hire EHS professionals at scale and have immigration counsel on retainer. These employers sponsor H-1B visa petitions far more consistently than smaller firms without dedicated HR infrastructure.
Earn a relevant certification before your job search
The Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or OSHA 30-hour certification signals commitment to U.S. regulatory standards. Employers see certified candidates as lower training investments, which can tip a hiring decision toward sponsorship when multiple finalists are considered.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Environmental Health and Safety roles often qualify under CIP codes for Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or Engineering. Verify your specific degree program appears on your university's STEM OPT designated list before applying to roles requiring 36-month authorization.
Frame your value around regulatory compliance knowledge
EHS employers sponsor because qualified candidates are hard to find. Lead with OSHA, EPA, or NFPA regulatory knowledge specific to their industry. Employers who face compliance risk are more motivated to retain a capable EHS professional through the sponsorship process.
Apply to companies with H-1B filing histories in EHS
Employers who have previously sponsored EHS or safety titles through H-1B understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over visa concerns. Prioritizing these companies reduces the risk of late-stage offer rescissions tied to sponsorship hesitation.
Use your OPT period to build incident investigation experience
Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, OSHA recordkeeping, and site audits makes your sponsorship case stronger. Employers filing H-1B petitions for EHS roles need to demonstrate specialty occupation requirements, and documented technical responsibilities strengthen that petition.
Environmental Health And Safety OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Environmental Health and Safety jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many EHS roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, but it depends on your specific degree, not the job title. Degrees in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related STEM fields are typically on the designated list. Confirm your CIP code qualifies with your Designated School Official before accepting a role expecting 36-month authorization.
How do I find EHS employers willing to sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-friendly and visa-sponsoring employers in EHS, so you can avoid applying to companies that won't sponsor. Beyond that, regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, and utilities sponsor at higher rates than general employers. Prioritizing companies in these sectors significantly improves your odds of securing a role with a sponsorship path.
Is Environmental Health and Safety considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, EHS roles typically qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety Engineering. Generic EHS coordinator titles with broad responsibilities can be harder to support, so requesting a title and job description that reflects your technical duties strengthens the H-1B petition your employer files.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my EHS employer changes my role or work location?
If your employer reassigns you to a materially different role, your OPT authorization is tied to employment in your degree-related field, not a specific location. A role change that moves you outside your field of study could jeopardize your status. Site transfers within the same EHS function are generally fine, but notify your DSO any time your job responsibilities change significantly.
Can I work as an independent EHS consultant on OPT?
Self-employment on post-completion OPT is permitted under certain conditions, but it requires you to be actively developing a business in your field of study, not simply contracting informally. You must maintain a valid offer of OPT employment or qualifying self-employment and report it to your DSO. Consulting arrangements through a staffing firm or single long-term client engagement are generally more straightforward to document for SEVIS reporting purposes.