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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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Trinity Parts & Components is looking for an EHS Analyst in Fort Worth, TX!
The EHS Analyst is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across the Parts & Components, MRU, and RSI business operations. This role assists in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations while promoting a proactive culture of safety and environmental stewardship throughout the organization.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EHS Program Support
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across Parts & Components, MRU, and RSI operations
- Assist with hazard identification, risk assessments, inspections, and corrective action tracking
- Support emergency preparedness, environmental compliance, and safety initiatives
Regulatory Compliance
- Assist with ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements
- Maintain required EHS records, reports, permits, and compliance documentation
- Support regulatory inspections and audits as needed
ISO Management Systems
- Support and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems at certified locations
- Coordinate internal audits, corrective actions, management review activities, and certification audit supports
- Maintain management system documentation and promote continuous improvement efforts
Training and Employee Engagement
- Assist with the development, coordination, and delivery of EHS training programs
- Promote employee involvement in safety and environmental initiatives
- Support communication of EHS policies, procedures, and best practices
Incident Management
- Assist with the investigation of incidents, near misses, and environmental events
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action development
- Maintain incident records and reporting requirements
Auditing and Continuous Improvement
- Conduct routine inspections, audits, and assessments to identify opportunities for improvement
- Monitor EHS performance metrics and assist with reporting activities
- Support continuous improvement projects that enhance safety, environmental performance, and operational effectiveness
Collaboration and Support
- Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to integrate EHS requirements into daily operations
- Serve as a resource for environmental, health, and safety matters across supported business units
- Travel to operating locations as needed to provide EHS support and guidance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which results in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- 2-5 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety roles within manufacturing, industrial, maintenance, repair, rail services, distribution, or related environments
- Experience conducting inspections, audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments preferred
- Experience supporting ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems preferred
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and local regulations
- Familiarity with environmental compliance, industrial safety, and incident investigation practices
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS information management systems
- Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Certifications in ASP, CSP, OHST, CHMM, ISO 14001 Internal Auditor, ISO 45001 Internal Auditor, or similar certifications are preferred
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% as business needs require
INTRODUCTION
Trinity Parts & Components is looking for an EHS Analyst in Fort Worth, TX!
The EHS Analyst is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across the Parts & Components, MRU, and RSI business operations. This role assists in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations while promoting a proactive culture of safety and environmental stewardship throughout the organization.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EHS Program Support
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across Parts & Components, MRU, and RSI operations
- Assist with hazard identification, risk assessments, inspections, and corrective action tracking
- Support emergency preparedness, environmental compliance, and safety initiatives
Regulatory Compliance
- Assist with ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements
- Maintain required EHS records, reports, permits, and compliance documentation
- Support regulatory inspections and audits as needed
ISO Management Systems
- Support and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems at certified locations
- Coordinate internal audits, corrective actions, management review activities, and certification audit supports
- Maintain management system documentation and promote continuous improvement efforts
Training and Employee Engagement
- Assist with the development, coordination, and delivery of EHS training programs
- Promote employee involvement in safety and environmental initiatives
- Support communication of EHS policies, procedures, and best practices
Incident Management
- Assist with the investigation of incidents, near misses, and environmental events
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action development
- Maintain incident records and reporting requirements
Auditing and Continuous Improvement
- Conduct routine inspections, audits, and assessments to identify opportunities for improvement
- Monitor EHS performance metrics and assist with reporting activities
- Support continuous improvement projects that enhance safety, environmental performance, and operational effectiveness
Collaboration and Support
- Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to integrate EHS requirements into daily operations
- Serve as a resource for environmental, health, and safety matters across supported business units
- Travel to operating locations as needed to provide EHS support and guidance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which results in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- 2-5 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety roles within manufacturing, industrial, maintenance, repair, rail services, distribution, or related environments
- Experience conducting inspections, audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments preferred
- Experience supporting ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems preferred
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and local regulations
- Familiarity with environmental compliance, industrial safety, and incident investigation practices
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS information management systems
- Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Certifications in ASP, CSP, OHST, CHMM, ISO 14001 Internal Auditor, ISO 45001 Internal Auditor, or similar certifications are preferred
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% as business needs require
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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.