Environmental Visa Sponsorship Jobs in South Carolina
South Carolina's environmental sector spans coastal resilience work along the Grand Strand, stormwater and wetlands consulting near Charleston, and industrial compliance roles tied to manufacturing corridors in the Upstate. Major employers including AECOM, Arcadis, and Tetra Tech regularly hire environmental professionals across the state, and visa sponsorship is available for qualified international candidates.
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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
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Adhere to Safety and Environmental Responsibilities & Drive a Safer Together Culture.
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Ensure a safe, clean, and environmentally compliant work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors in which working Safer Together is the first priority.
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Partner with the EHS team to conduct environmental incident investigations, as well as make recommendations to ensure regulatory inspection readiness.
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Lead Environmental and Safety Initiatives and processes to drive towards zero injuries, non-conformities and NOV’s.
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Set and accomplish critical environmental metrics to ensure continuous improvement.
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Authority to stop work or escalate conditions that pose safety or environmental compliance risk.
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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.
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Maintain environmental and safety recordkeeping to satisfy requirements of the plant’s operating permits.
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Provide regulatory guidance to facility leadership team and operating personnel.
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Review or change policies and procedures to comply with changes to Environmental regulations and standards.
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Facilitate required Environmental testing of air, water and water sources.
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Interact with outside consultants/contractors on regulatory compliance. Track and approve consultant/contractors’ terms of service, budgets and spending.
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Interact with agency personnel to facilitate site compliance inspections, inquiries and corrective actions.
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Maintain chemical approval process.
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Support safety design reviews for equipment/capital projects and reviews for process/equipment changes and support.
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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.
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Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce MSD illnesses/injuries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
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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.
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Root cause analysis and corrective action development.
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Data analysis for compliance trending and reporting.
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Change management in operational environments.
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Cross-functional leadership with operations and maintenance.
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Think Strategically.
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Inspire and energize others.
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Leadership presence – forward thinking leadership abilities including the ability to motivate, lead by example, and encourage teamwork and effective communication.
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Past work with Government agencies is beneficial.
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Experience with Access and Process Explore/IP-21 preferred.
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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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Which companies sponsor visas for environmental roles in South Carolina?
Environmental consulting firms with active South Carolina offices are among the most consistent sponsors, including AECOM, Arcadis, Tetra Tech, and WSP. State and federal agencies typically cannot sponsor work visas directly, but private contractors supporting SCDHEC, the Army Corps of Engineers, and coastal management programs often can. Engineering firms handling industrial permitting and remediation in the Upstate and Lowcountry regions also appear in DOL sponsorship records.
Which visa types are most common for environmental roles in South Carolina?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for environmental scientists, engineers, and consultants in South Carolina, as most roles requiring a bachelor's degree in environmental science, civil engineering, or a related field qualify as specialty occupations. The O-1A is an option for candidates with demonstrated expertise or publications in their field. TN visa status applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying environmental engineering or scientist roles under USMCA.
Which cities in South Carolina have the most environmental sponsorship jobs?
Charleston generates the most environmental hiring activity, driven by coastal engineering, stormwater management, and port-related environmental compliance work. Columbia, as the state capital, has demand tied to state agency contracting and site remediation. Greenville and Spartanburg in the Upstate see environmental compliance roles connected to automotive and manufacturing operations, including suppliers to BMW and Michelin facilities in the region.
How to find environmental visa sponsorship jobs in South Carolina?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it practical to search for environmental roles in South Carolina without sorting through positions that exclude international candidates. You can filter by location and role type to surface relevant openings at consulting firms, contractors, and private employers across the state. Checking listings regularly helps since environmental project-based hiring can move quickly.
Are there state-specific considerations for environmental professionals seeking sponsorship in South Carolina?
South Carolina's coastal management programs and the presence of Superfund and RCRA cleanup sites across the state create consistent demand for environmental scientists and engineers with specialized credentials. Candidates with Professional Engineer licensure or certifications like CHMM can strengthen their sponsorship case by demonstrating a clear specialty. Clemson University and the University of South Carolina also produce environmental graduates who sometimes transition into sponsored roles through research or consulting firm partnerships.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored environmental jobs in South Carolina?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.