STEM OPT EHS Manager Jobs
EHS Manager roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in environmental science, occupational health, engineering, or a related CIP-coded STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you on the 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months total to build your compliance career in the U.S.
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Headquartered in Old Saybrook, CT, Infiltrator Water Technologies is the leading provider of engineered plastic chambers, synthetic aggregates, tanks, advanced wastewater treatment systems, and accessories for the onsite/decentralized wastewater and storm water management industries. The majority of Infiltrator products are manufactured from recycled plastic. Founded in 1987, we operate throughout the US and Canada with 8 manufacturing plants in the US, dedicated sales, and corporate team members. Infiltrator is a pioneer in innovative plastic technologies for underground water management. Infiltrator components are used in most onsite septic systems installed in the United States and Canada. Infiltrator is a proud Corporate Partner of Habitat for Humanity and each year donates components for 50 septic systems serving Habitat homes in North America. Infiltrator is committed to advancing the state of the art in all fronts, including product design, manufacturing, materials, wastewater science, marketing, management, and employee development. In other words, we strive to be the best we can be.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Located in Sutherlin, OR, or Roseburg, OR
The EHS Manager oversees Environmental, Health, and Safety programs to ensure compliance and enhance operational resilience. Reporting to the Sr. EHS Manager, this role collaborates with cross-functional leaders to foster a proactive safety culture, maintain environmental regulatory compliance, and promote employee health initiatives. Key responsibilities include executing compliance tasks, leading field engagement, and providing support across EHS&S areas. The EHS Manager also provides strategic leadership and operational oversight, serving as an advisor to leadership and a partner to operations in driving safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Champion a positive safety culture and reinforce safe work practices across both locations.
- Lead site health and safety processes, including behavior-based safety, risk assessments (TRA), mitigation strategies, ergonomics assessments, and Life Saving Principles reinforcement.
- Model and maintain organizational safety, cultural, and professional standards.
- Develop, implement, and lead safety, compliance, and preventative care programs, policies, and training.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance assessments; identify gaps and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard management systems and recommend enhancements that drive risk reduction.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis (PDCA, Fishbone, 5-Why), ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented and verified.
- Provide EHS performance reporting and data analysis to leadership.
- Audit SOPs/MOPs and verify hazard analyses are completed for all manufacturing equipment.
- Oversee core EHS programs including LOTO, Hazard Communication, EAP, Hearing Conservation, Hot Work, Respiratory Protection, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Manage safety data systems, analytics, and OSHA recordkeeping to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
- Serve as the primary contact for all incidents, injuries, notifications, and case management.
- Conduct required audits and support emergency response readiness, Safety Committee coordination, and shop floor-level EHS engagement.
- Lead and support environmental compliance programs for Oregon state regulations and federal mandates, including but not limited to:
- Title V Air Permitting
- Tier II Reporting / EPCRA
- Hazardous Waste (LQG) Compliance – RCRA
- Stormwater Compliance & SWPPP
- SPCC, Air Emissions, Waste Management, and Sustainability Programs
- Conduct environmental inspections, sampling, testing, reporting, and documentation aligned with DEQ and EPA expectations.
- Manage hazardous waste streams, universal waste, waste profiling, storage, characterization, and manifest requirements.
- Maintain presence across both manufacturing sites and support off-shift needs when required.
- Support sustainability initiatives, waste minimization efforts, and tracking of key environmental KPIs.
- Drive near-miss reporting, learning, and closure of corrective actions.
- Facilitate and monitor site security operations, including surveillance systems, access control processes, and coordinating with facilities, leadership, and third-party providers to ensure a secure, compliant, and disruption-free work environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 3 years of professional EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to create and deliver safety training programs.
- Strong initiative with the ability to influence, coach, and facilitate change across diverse teams.
- Capable of working independently with limited direction while maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships.
- Excellent organizational habits with consistent follow-through.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong interpersonal communication, project management capability, and structured problem-solving skills.
- Effective presentation skills to support training delivery at all organizational levels.
- Proficiency in interpreting and applying OSHA, EPA, DEQ, and other regulatory standards.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) and EHS management systems.
Company Benefits:
Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, an employee assistance program (EAP), and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), adoption financial reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
- 100% paid by ADS.
ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Headquartered in Old Saybrook, CT, Infiltrator Water Technologies is the leading provider of engineered plastic chambers, synthetic aggregates, tanks, advanced wastewater treatment systems, and accessories for the onsite/decentralized wastewater and storm water management industries. The majority of Infiltrator products are manufactured from recycled plastic. Founded in 1987, we operate throughout the US and Canada with 8 manufacturing plants in the US, dedicated sales, and corporate team members. Infiltrator is a pioneer in innovative plastic technologies for underground water management. Infiltrator components are used in most onsite septic systems installed in the United States and Canada. Infiltrator is a proud Corporate Partner of Habitat for Humanity and each year donates components for 50 septic systems serving Habitat homes in North America. Infiltrator is committed to advancing the state of the art in all fronts, including product design, manufacturing, materials, wastewater science, marketing, management, and employee development. In other words, we strive to be the best we can be.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Located in Sutherlin, OR, or Roseburg, OR
The EHS Manager oversees Environmental, Health, and Safety programs to ensure compliance and enhance operational resilience. Reporting to the Sr. EHS Manager, this role collaborates with cross-functional leaders to foster a proactive safety culture, maintain environmental regulatory compliance, and promote employee health initiatives. Key responsibilities include executing compliance tasks, leading field engagement, and providing support across EHS&S areas. The EHS Manager also provides strategic leadership and operational oversight, serving as an advisor to leadership and a partner to operations in driving safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Champion a positive safety culture and reinforce safe work practices across both locations.
- Lead site health and safety processes, including behavior-based safety, risk assessments (TRA), mitigation strategies, ergonomics assessments, and Life Saving Principles reinforcement.
- Model and maintain organizational safety, cultural, and professional standards.
- Develop, implement, and lead safety, compliance, and preventative care programs, policies, and training.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance assessments; identify gaps and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard management systems and recommend enhancements that drive risk reduction.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis (PDCA, Fishbone, 5-Why), ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented and verified.
- Provide EHS performance reporting and data analysis to leadership.
- Audit SOPs/MOPs and verify hazard analyses are completed for all manufacturing equipment.
- Oversee core EHS programs including LOTO, Hazard Communication, EAP, Hearing Conservation, Hot Work, Respiratory Protection, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Manage safety data systems, analytics, and OSHA recordkeeping to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
- Serve as the primary contact for all incidents, injuries, notifications, and case management.
- Conduct required audits and support emergency response readiness, Safety Committee coordination, and shop floor-level EHS engagement.
- Lead and support environmental compliance programs for Oregon state regulations and federal mandates, including but not limited to:
- Title V Air Permitting
- Tier II Reporting / EPCRA
- Hazardous Waste (LQG) Compliance – RCRA
- Stormwater Compliance & SWPPP
- SPCC, Air Emissions, Waste Management, and Sustainability Programs
- Conduct environmental inspections, sampling, testing, reporting, and documentation aligned with DEQ and EPA expectations.
- Manage hazardous waste streams, universal waste, waste profiling, storage, characterization, and manifest requirements.
- Maintain presence across both manufacturing sites and support off-shift needs when required.
- Support sustainability initiatives, waste minimization efforts, and tracking of key environmental KPIs.
- Drive near-miss reporting, learning, and closure of corrective actions.
- Facilitate and monitor site security operations, including surveillance systems, access control processes, and coordinating with facilities, leadership, and third-party providers to ensure a secure, compliant, and disruption-free work environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 3 years of professional EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to create and deliver safety training programs.
- Strong initiative with the ability to influence, coach, and facilitate change across diverse teams.
- Capable of working independently with limited direction while maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships.
- Excellent organizational habits with consistent follow-through.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong interpersonal communication, project management capability, and structured problem-solving skills.
- Effective presentation skills to support training delivery at all organizational levels.
- Proficiency in interpreting and applying OSHA, EPA, DEQ, and other regulatory standards.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) and EHS management systems.
Company Benefits:
Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, an employee assistance program (EAP), and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), adoption financial reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
- 100% paid by ADS.
ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an EHS Manager
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Environmental science, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety engineering degrees typically qualify, but the program name alone doesn't confirm eligibility, the CIP code does.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before you advance in the interview process. You can also check enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool. An unenrolled employer cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, no matter how strong the offer.
Target regulated industries with compliance hiring mandates
Prioritize EHS Manager openings at manufacturers, chemical producers, and construction firms subject to OSHA and EPA reporting requirements. These industries hire EHS professionals continuously due to regulatory obligations, making them more likely to sponsor work authorization than companies where EHS is an ad-hoc function.
Build your I-983 training plan around EHS competencies
Work with your DSO and hiring manager to write an I-983 that maps your EHS duties, incident investigation, regulatory compliance audits, safety training programs, to specific learning objectives from your STEM degree. A vague training plan invites SEVP scrutiny and can jeopardize your extension.
Search Migrate Mate for verified STEM OPT employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter EHS Manager roles by employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history. This cuts the research time of manually vetting companies and surfaces roles where your work authorization is already understood by the hiring team.
Address cap-gap timing with your offer letter dates
If your OPT EAD expires while an H-1B visa petition is pending on your behalf, cap-gap protection extends your authorization through September 30. Negotiate your EHS Manager start date with this window in mind and confirm your employer understands that your authorization continues automatically during that period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for STEM OPT as an EHS Manager?
Your degree qualifies if it appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List by its CIP code. Degrees in environmental science, occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, civil engineering, and related STEM fields commonly qualify. Your degree title alone isn't determinative, confirm the CIP code with your DSO before applying for the 24-month extension through USCIS.
Is the E-Verify requirement mandatory for all EHS Manager employers hiring STEM OPT students?
Yes. Every employer hiring you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify, without exception. This applies regardless of company size, industry, or whether they have hired OPT students before. If an employer isn't enrolled, they cannot lawfully employ you on the 24-month extension, and you'd need to work only during your initial 12-month OPT period instead.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an EHS Manager role?
Your I-983 must connect your day-to-day EHS duties to specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For an EHS Manager, that means documenting tasks like conducting OSHA compliance audits, developing hazard communication programs, analyzing incident data, and training employees on safety protocols. Both you and your employer must sign the form, and your DSO must authorize the extension before you begin.
How do I find EHS Manager jobs where the employer already understands STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lets you filter EHS Manager roles by employers with E-Verify enrollment and prior STEM OPT hiring experience. Focusing on regulated industries, manufacturing, chemicals, utilities, and construction, also helps, since these sectors employ EHS professionals under ongoing regulatory mandates and are more familiar with work authorization requirements than companies where EHS is a secondary function.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer applies for an H-1B on my behalf?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You don't need to file separately for cap-gap, it's automatic under USCIS regulations. Confirm with your DSO that your SEVIS record reflects the cap-gap status before your EAD expiration date.