Environmental Health And Safety Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Environmental Health and Safety Manager roles are strong fits for F-1 OPT students with degrees in occupational health, environmental science, or engineering. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors regularly sponsor these roles.
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Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY, YOUR TEAM
The Environmental Health and Safety Manager supports HSN, and is directly responsible for site specific Fulfillment Center Environmental Health and Safety. You will report to the Senior Manager EHS.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
This role is onsite and will require you to work from our Piney Flats, TN distribution center daily. Relocation assistance is available for this role.
- Interpret, implement and drive EHS policies, programs, guidelines, and training with direction from the regional EHS manager and Corporate EHS team assisting in customization of policies and procedures and providing recommended changes as necessary.
- Partner with the site General Manager (GM) to hold site leadership accountable for workplace safety.
- Develop monthly safety progress metrics for trending and identifying areas of opportunities.
- Spend time in the Fulfillment Center to develop relationships with team members and identify gaps and safety program improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Project Managers and CREWS to ensure regulatory compliance and safety design is incorporated into equipment, process and building projects.
- Liaison for all site regulatory agency inquiries (OSHA, EPA, DOT or state equivalent).
- Provide regular updates to Senior EHS Manager regarding site safety performance and integration of the company EHS program.
- Submit applicable compliance reports and compliance fees for the site within required time expectations (examples may include annual AST registrations, waste generator or radiation program fees, Federal biennial waste reports, etc.).
- Partner with peers to share site specific best practices and potentially develop network or company environmental, health, safety programs, policies, guidelines and training.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's Degree in occupational safety, environmental health or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in EHS program management with emphasis on program development, reducing injuries and driving safety culture.
- Basic experience/knowledge with LEAN principles, process improvement and change management.
- Experience leading and influencing people.
Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.
QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance.
If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.
INTRODUCTION
Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY, YOUR TEAM
The Environmental Health and Safety Manager supports HSN, and is directly responsible for site specific Fulfillment Center Environmental Health and Safety. You will report to the Senior Manager EHS.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
This role is onsite and will require you to work from our Piney Flats, TN distribution center daily. Relocation assistance is available for this role.
- Interpret, implement and drive EHS policies, programs, guidelines, and training with direction from the regional EHS manager and Corporate EHS team assisting in customization of policies and procedures and providing recommended changes as necessary.
- Partner with the site General Manager (GM) to hold site leadership accountable for workplace safety.
- Develop monthly safety progress metrics for trending and identifying areas of opportunities.
- Spend time in the Fulfillment Center to develop relationships with team members and identify gaps and safety program improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Project Managers and CREWS to ensure regulatory compliance and safety design is incorporated into equipment, process and building projects.
- Liaison for all site regulatory agency inquiries (OSHA, EPA, DOT or state equivalent).
- Provide regular updates to Senior EHS Manager regarding site safety performance and integration of the company EHS program.
- Submit applicable compliance reports and compliance fees for the site within required time expectations (examples may include annual AST registrations, waste generator or radiation program fees, Federal biennial waste reports, etc.).
- Partner with peers to share site specific best practices and potentially develop network or company environmental, health, safety programs, policies, guidelines and training.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's Degree in occupational safety, environmental health or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in EHS program management with emphasis on program development, reducing injuries and driving safety culture.
- Basic experience/knowledge with LEAN principles, process improvement and change management.
- Experience leading and influencing people.
Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.
QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance.
If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Health And Safety Manager
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Environmental health and safety roles tied to engineering or environmental science degrees typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Tell hiring managers upfront that you have up to 36 months of work authorization before any visa sponsorship is needed.
Target industries with federal compliance obligations
Manufacturing, chemical processing, construction, and energy companies face mandatory OSHA and EPA compliance requirements. These employers hire EHS Managers out of necessity, not preference, making them far more likely to sponsor international candidates than industries without regulatory pressure.
Highlight certifications that reduce employer risk
Credentials like the Associate Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification signal professional readiness. Employers weighing sponsorship costs against candidate quality respond well to certifications that demonstrate immediate, independent contribution on day one.
Quantify your compliance track record
EHS hiring managers want evidence of results. Frame your experience around incident rate reductions, audit pass rates, or training completion percentages. Concrete numbers shift your profile from a general safety candidate to someone who demonstrably reduces employer liability.
Research employers' existing H-1B or E-3 filing history
Companies that have sponsored EHS professionals before are significantly more likely to do it again. Check Department of Labor disclosure data for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for safety manager roles. These are your highest-probability targets.
Address sponsorship timing proactively in your cover letter
Many employers assume OPT students need immediate H-1B sponsorship. A brief, confident note clarifying your OPT timeline and STEM extension eligibility removes that friction. It reframes the conversation from a risk to a straightforward hiring decision.
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Can I work as an Environmental Health and Safety Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Environmental Health and Safety Manager roles directly align with degrees in environmental science, occupational health, civil engineering, and related STEM fields, making them eligible for standard 12-month OPT. If your degree qualifies as STEM, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months total of work authorization in this field.
Does an EHS Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in environmental engineering, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, chemistry, or another STEM-designated field, the role will typically qualify. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Review the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm your specific program qualifies before applying for the extension.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor Environmental Health and Safety Managers?
Industries with the heaviest regulatory burden are your best targets. Manufacturing, oil and gas, chemical processing, construction, and utilities companies face ongoing OSHA and EPA compliance requirements that make EHS Managers essential hires. These employers have established sponsorship processes and hire for these roles consistently. You can browse open EHS Manager positions from sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
What should I do if my OPT period ends before my employer files for H-1B?
If you apply for the STEM OPT extension before your initial OPT expires, you receive an automatic 180-day cap-gap period that keeps you authorized while USCIS processes your application. For H-1B specifically, your employer needs to register you in the April lottery. An immigration attorney can help you map your exact authorization timeline against the H-1B filing calendar.
How do I find EHS Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
The challenge with most general job boards is that sponsorship willingness is rarely listed upfront. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers open to sponsoring international candidates, including OPT students, so you're not applying blind. Search for Environmental Health and Safety Manager roles on Migrate Mate to find positions where your work authorization status is already understood by the employer.
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