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Sustainability jobs on OPT span corporate ESG, environmental consulting, clean energy, and policy roles. Most require a degree in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field. STEM OPT extension eligibility varies by employer and role classification, so confirming your position qualifies before accepting an offer matters.
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Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, a family owned business for over 75 years, takes pride in powering progress in health, security and quality of life. We are key partners with the world’s leading medical devices, semiconductor, scientific analytics and industrial systems manufacturers. When they want to push the limits of what’s possible with high voltage applications, they turn to us to make it happen. While Spellman is not a household name, our products are used to make and often power many of the most advanced technologies that make modern life possible. With design and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and Asia, we have become the preferred provider of high voltage power solutions for OEMs pushing the boundaries of technology around the world by designing and producing the products they need to power progress.
About The Role
Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp. is a leading and growing international company that delivers advanced products and solutions into the medical imaging, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Food Inspection and Transport Security markets at the global scale. The position supports site leadership through the preparation of reports, tracking of metrics (KPI), creation of meeting materials and execution of special projects as assigned. As such, Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp. is seeking a talented, motivated, and creative, and EHS&S Specialist.
What You Will Do
- Facilitates the environmental, health, safety, and security regulation compliance for Hauppauge, Valhalla, and Brownsville locations.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures to minimize the risk of job-related injuries or accidents.
- Work with leaders from other functional areas to inspect the workplace to identify health and safety hazards and take actions to correct and prevent them.
- Educates employees on safe and healthy working conditions and behaviors to help prevent hazards in the workplace through risk analysis.
- Develops, implements, and oversees training programs for employees in areas such as compliance training, lab/plant inspection, hazardous material handling, emergency response, industrial hygiene, etc.
- Oversees licensed hazardous waste disposal and monitors waste handling.
- Investigates incidents and ensures all appropriate reports are prepared in a timely manner and maintained according to internal procedure and government regulations.
- Support emergency procedures implementation and ensure emergency teams are prepared for potential incidents.
- Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, safety, and security hazards exist.
- Conduct ergonomic evaluations and EHS&S audits.
- Engage in collaborative solution creation and implementation with other employees.
- Updates manager monthly with EHS&S KPI’s and relevant metrics.
- Management of Spellman’s product environmental compliance reporting system.
What You Need
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a prior EHS role.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication, and presentation skills.
- Basic understanding of EHS regulations and standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Prior internship or part time experience in EHS&S in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Knowledge of ISO14001, ISO26000, ISO45001 standards.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and local safety regulations.
Our good faith estimate of the salary range for this role is $78,000 - $103,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and other factors. In addition to base pay, we offer a full benefits package. This position requires on-site presence at Spellman High Voltage headquarters in Hauppauge, NY.
We at Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.
To request accommodation related to disabilities, please email us at careers@spellmanhv.com, or call +1 (631) 630-3000.
Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: Spellman High Voltage Electronics does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Spellman High Voltage Electronics employee. Spellman High Voltage Electronics will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Spellman High Voltage Electronics and will be processed accordingly.
About us
Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, a family owned business for over 75 years, takes pride in powering progress in health, security and quality of life. We are key partners with the world’s leading medical devices, semiconductor, scientific analytics and industrial systems manufacturers. When they want to push the limits of what’s possible with high voltage applications, they turn to us to make it happen. While Spellman is not a household name, our products are used to make and often power many of the most advanced technologies that make modern life possible. With design and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and Asia, we have become the preferred provider of high voltage power solutions for OEMs pushing the boundaries of technology around the world by designing and producing the products they need to power progress.
About The Role
Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp. is a leading and growing international company that delivers advanced products and solutions into the medical imaging, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Food Inspection and Transport Security markets at the global scale. The position supports site leadership through the preparation of reports, tracking of metrics (KPI), creation of meeting materials and execution of special projects as assigned. As such, Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp. is seeking a talented, motivated, and creative, and EHS&S Specialist.
What You Will Do
- Facilitates the environmental, health, safety, and security regulation compliance for Hauppauge, Valhalla, and Brownsville locations.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures to minimize the risk of job-related injuries or accidents.
- Work with leaders from other functional areas to inspect the workplace to identify health and safety hazards and take actions to correct and prevent them.
- Educates employees on safe and healthy working conditions and behaviors to help prevent hazards in the workplace through risk analysis.
- Develops, implements, and oversees training programs for employees in areas such as compliance training, lab/plant inspection, hazardous material handling, emergency response, industrial hygiene, etc.
- Oversees licensed hazardous waste disposal and monitors waste handling.
- Investigates incidents and ensures all appropriate reports are prepared in a timely manner and maintained according to internal procedure and government regulations.
- Support emergency procedures implementation and ensure emergency teams are prepared for potential incidents.
- Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, safety, and security hazards exist.
- Conduct ergonomic evaluations and EHS&S audits.
- Engage in collaborative solution creation and implementation with other employees.
- Updates manager monthly with EHS&S KPI’s and relevant metrics.
- Management of Spellman’s product environmental compliance reporting system.
What You Need
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a prior EHS role.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication, and presentation skills.
- Basic understanding of EHS regulations and standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Prior internship or part time experience in EHS&S in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Knowledge of ISO14001, ISO26000, ISO45001 standards.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and local safety regulations.
Our good faith estimate of the salary range for this role is $78,000 - $103,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and other factors. In addition to base pay, we offer a full benefits package. This position requires on-site presence at Spellman High Voltage headquarters in Hauppauge, NY.
We at Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.
To request accommodation related to disabilities, please email us at careers@spellmanhv.com, or call +1 (631) 630-3000.
Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: Spellman High Voltage Electronics does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Spellman High Voltage Electronics employee. Spellman High Voltage Electronics will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Spellman High Voltage Electronics and will be processed accordingly.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Sustainability
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT
Not all sustainability titles are classified under STEM CIP codes. Verify your specific role and degree combination qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension before committing to an employer, since OPT duration directly affects your timeline.
Target employers with active E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Many sustainability roles sit inside large corporations or consultancies that already comply. Confirm enrollment during the offer stage, not after you've accepted.
Frame your sustainability expertise around business impact
Employers sponsoring OPT want to see tangible value. Quantify your contributions: carbon reductions achieved, compliance programs built, or ESG reports authored. Concrete outcomes make a stronger case for continued sponsorship than general environmental knowledge.
Look for roles tied to federal contracts or regulated industries
Utilities, government contractors, and publicly traded companies face mandatory sustainability reporting requirements. These employers have ongoing compliance needs, making them more likely to invest in hiring and retaining international sustainability professionals long term.
Highlight dual expertise in data and sustainability
Professionals who combine sustainability knowledge with data skills such as GHG accounting, life cycle analysis, or ESG metrics tools are significantly more competitive. This overlap also increases the chance your role qualifies under a STEM-eligible CIP code.
Start the STEM OPT extension process at least 90 days early
Your DSO must recommend the STEM extension before your current OPT expires. Filing early protects your work authorization gap. Missing this window means stopping work, so build the timeline into your job search from the beginning.
Sustainability OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work in a sustainability role on OPT without a STEM degree?
Yes. If your degree is in a non-STEM field like environmental policy or urban planning, you can still work on the standard 12-month OPT authorization. You won't be eligible for the 24-month STEM extension, which limits your runway before needing H-1B visa or another visa. Employers aware of that shorter timeline may be less willing to invest in sponsorship.
Which sustainability job titles are most likely to qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Roles most likely to qualify include sustainability analyst, environmental data analyst, energy engineer, and climate risk modeler, particularly when tied to a STEM-designated CIP code like environmental science or environmental engineering. Job titles alone don't determine eligibility. The degree field and the actual job duties both factor into whether USCIS recognizes the role as qualifying. Confirm with your DSO before accepting.
How do I find sustainability employers that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find sustainability jobs where employers are open to OPT and visa sponsorship. Many sustainability roles at consulting firms, energy companies, and large corporations with active ESG programs regularly hire international candidates. Filtering by sponsorship willingness upfront saves you from applying to roles where your work authorization will be an obstacle.
Does working for a nonprofit in sustainability affect my OPT or STEM extension eligibility?
Standard OPT is unaffected by nonprofit status. For the STEM extension, the key requirement is that your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Many nonprofits are not enrolled, which would disqualify the position regardless of how relevant the work is to your degree. Always verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting a sustainability role at a nonprofit or smaller organization.
What happens to my OPT if my sustainability employer loses funding or shuts down a program?
If you lose your job, you have a 90-day unemployment allowance across your total OPT period. For the STEM extension, the allowance is 150 days total across both OPT periods combined. You must report the job loss to your DSO promptly. Exceeding the unemployment limit violates your status, so starting a new job search immediately is important.