Environmental Health And Safety Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Environmental Health and Safety Manager roles attract H-1B visa and EB-2 sponsorship from manufacturers, construction firms, and energy companies. Most positions require a degree in occupational safety or environmental science, and OSHA credentials significantly strengthen your sponsorship case. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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As an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Cluster Manager (bay area), you will be a member of the Global Environment, Health, and Safety team. You will be the primary architect for implementing Google’s global safety management framework across our dynamic bay area campus. You will partner with cross-functional teams from Engineering to Facilities to build safety solutions for high-stakes environments, including advanced robotics, Research and Development (R&D) labs, and complex electrical infrastructure. With your technical expertise and regulatory savvy, you will solve problems that don't always have a pre-existing manual.
From keeping Googlers safe and secure to managing disruptive events, the ability to anticipate, deter, detect, and act are the pillars of Google’s Global Security and Resilience Services (GSRS) team. As a member of GSRS you will help develop a culture where safety, security and resiliency are integrated into every facet of Google, including the creative process. You will help us continually identify, evaluate and monitor enterprise risks that could affect business activities and provide business leaders the information they need to make critical decisions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative strategies and develop programs that drive sustainable effectiveness.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
- 7 years of experience in one or more of the following fields: robotics and automation (e.g., risk assessment and hazard mitigation in R&D environments), electrical Safety (e.g., developing programs based on NFPA 70E), or environmental compliance (e.g., navigating legislation like CUPA or BAAQMD).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certifications in CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).
- Experience building and scaling safety programs, training modules, and job aids from the ground up.
- Proficiency in using technology/software systems to track EHS metrics and scale safety initiatives across a large portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate safety solutions based on proactive risk assessments to maximize worker protection in R&D and lab settings.
- Oversee the creation of educational materials, program documentation, and digital tracking systems to ensure safety solutions scale across the bay area cluster.
- Partner with the site lead to embed safety protocols into daily operations, ensuring minimal friction and maximum compliance.
- Conduct regular audits and risk assessments, draft high-level reports for leadership on site safety and health.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for incidents or near misses, identifying corrective actions and ensuring they are tracked to completion.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000-$187,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
As an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Cluster Manager (bay area), you will be a member of the Global Environment, Health, and Safety team. You will be the primary architect for implementing Google’s global safety management framework across our dynamic bay area campus. You will partner with cross-functional teams from Engineering to Facilities to build safety solutions for high-stakes environments, including advanced robotics, Research and Development (R&D) labs, and complex electrical infrastructure. With your technical expertise and regulatory savvy, you will solve problems that don't always have a pre-existing manual.
From keeping Googlers safe and secure to managing disruptive events, the ability to anticipate, deter, detect, and act are the pillars of Google’s Global Security and Resilience Services (GSRS) team. As a member of GSRS you will help develop a culture where safety, security and resiliency are integrated into every facet of Google, including the creative process. You will help us continually identify, evaluate and monitor enterprise risks that could affect business activities and provide business leaders the information they need to make critical decisions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative strategies and develop programs that drive sustainable effectiveness.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
- 7 years of experience in one or more of the following fields: robotics and automation (e.g., risk assessment and hazard mitigation in R&D environments), electrical Safety (e.g., developing programs based on NFPA 70E), or environmental compliance (e.g., navigating legislation like CUPA or BAAQMD).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certifications in CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).
- Experience building and scaling safety programs, training modules, and job aids from the ground up.
- Proficiency in using technology/software systems to track EHS metrics and scale safety initiatives across a large portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate safety solutions based on proactive risk assessments to maximize worker protection in R&D and lab settings.
- Oversee the creation of educational materials, program documentation, and digital tracking systems to ensure safety solutions scale across the bay area cluster.
- Partner with the site lead to embed safety protocols into daily operations, ensuring minimal friction and maximum compliance.
- Conduct regular audits and risk assessments, draft high-level reports for leadership on site safety and health.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for incidents or near misses, identifying corrective actions and ensuring they are tracked to completion.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000-$187,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Health And Safety Manager
Target industries with mandatory EHS compliance
Manufacturing, oil and gas, chemical processing, and construction companies face strict federal EHS obligations. These industries sponsor more frequently because qualified EHS managers are operationally essential, not optional, making sponsorship a straightforward business justification.
Obtain OSHA and professional certifications before applying
Credentials like the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) signal specialized expertise that generic candidates lack. Employers sponsoring H-1B visas value certifications because they strengthen the specialty occupation argument with USCIS.
Align your degree field directly to the role description
USCIS scrutinizes EHS roles because some employers accept unrelated degrees. Your degree in environmental science, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or chemical engineering should mirror the specific field named in the job posting to avoid a Request for Evidence.
Prioritize employers with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have previously sponsored H-1B visas for EHS roles already understand the process and are far more likely to sponsor again. Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship history, making it easier to identify these employers quickly.
Emphasize regulatory and compliance impact in your application
Employers justify sponsorship costs by demonstrating business necessity. Quantify your impact through reduced incident rates, avoided fines, or successful regulatory audits. Concrete outcomes make the sponsorship case internally and support the employer's USCIS petition narrative.
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Is Environmental Health and Safety Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like occupational safety, environmental science, or industrial hygiene. USCIS has issued Requests for Evidence on some EHS roles where employers listed broad degree alternatives. The stronger your job description ties the degree to the duties, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
Which visa types are most commonly sponsored for EHS Manager roles?
H-1B is the most common pathway for EHS Managers already in the U.S. or entering from abroad. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals with qualifying degrees under USMCA. For senior roles, employers sometimes sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green card petitions. E-3 is available to Australian citizens with relevant qualifications.
How can I find employers actively sponsoring EHS Manager positions?
Migrate Mate lists EHS Manager roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that won't sponsor. Manufacturing conglomerates, energy producers, and large construction contractors are the most active sponsors. Filtering by sponsorship status before applying significantly improves your chances of moving forward in the process.
Does my environmental or safety degree need to be from a U.S. university to qualify for sponsorship?
No. Foreign degrees are accepted provided they are evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree by a credential evaluation service. Australian three-year degrees are generally accepted as equivalent. Your employer will typically request a credential evaluation report as part of the H-1B petition documentation, so arrange this early in the process.
Can I get sponsored as an EHS Manager without a degree if I have extensive field experience?
Possibly, but it is harder. USCIS allows three years of specialized experience to substitute for one year of education, meaning 12 years of directly relevant experience could stand in for a four-year degree. In practice, most sponsoring employers require at least a bachelor's degree, and USCIS scrutinizes experience-based substitutions more heavily for EHS roles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Environmental Health And Safety Manager jobs?
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.
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