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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EHS Manager
East Longmeadow, MA, United States
Come make the world and accelerate your success.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
As a EHS Manager, you’ll be part of our T&O Global Supply Chain team working as an on-site employee. You’ll get to:
- Develop health and safety programs to meet requirements of corporate and regulatory agencies.
- Provide training for all current and new employees to ensure their safety and the compliance with corporate/government safety requirements.
- Identify and appraise conditions which could produce accidents and financial losses and evaluate potential injuries resulting from accidents.
- Administer incident investigations program so all incidents are reported, investigated and prompt corrective action is taken and substantiated.
- Assist the Leadership Team with the development of new products, processes and procedures to ensure the health and safety of all is given the highest priority.
- Develop appropriate safety metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
- Communicate activities of department to company and corporate management regularly and accurately.
- Coordinate activities of all employees to ensure implementation of safety policies/procedures throughout the organization.
- Compile, and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors.
- Manage workers compensation activities, including maintaining OSHA log, submitting required reports, managing cases and appropriation of funds.
- Coordinate a “mentor” program for new hires.
- Develop departmental budget and manage department expenses.
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- BS in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, Human Resources or related degree.
- 5+ years Safety Management experience in a multiple facility environment.
- CSP, CHMM and CWCP certifications preferred.
- Experience managing claims for a self-insured employer and an aggressive case management philosophy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Business Acumen, Leadership, Presentation Skills.
- Innovative Management, Interpersonal Savvy.
- Superior teamwork skills.
- Superior communication skills.
- Conflict Management/Composure.
- Planning & Organizing.
- Initiative and follow up.
- Judgment/Problem Solving; Technical Knowledge.
- Negotiating skills.
- Organizational agility/getting things done through others.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
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The Salary range for this position is $95,600.00 - $153,900.00
- This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
- The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws.
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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.
Consider EB-2 if you hold an advanced degree
A master's degree in environmental health, occupational safety, or a related field may qualify you for the EB-2 employment-based green card category. Some employers will sponsor both the H-1B and a concurrent EB-2 petition for strong candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 visa 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 visa 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.