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Health and Safety Specialist roles are commonly sponsored under the H-1B visa, which requires a bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety engineering, or a related field. Employers in construction, manufacturing, and healthcare are active sponsors, and the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.
Company presentation
thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. specializes in the design and construction of turnkey cement plants. We support cement manufacturers around the world with an extensive portfolio of products and services and sustainable solutions based on more than 150 years of expertise and experience. Our plants and machines use state-of-the-art production processes to conserve resources, minimize environmental impact and deliver maximum performance and efficiency.
Your responsibilities
Position Overview:
The Head of Health & Safety is responsible for championing the thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc.’s health and safety initiatives. This individual is responsible for directing and implementing health and safety policies, procedures, and programs for our employees in every field of our activity, from engineering to field service installations. This position requires an individual who will proactively seek new approaches and innovations to root safety in every decision, design and execution made by our employees.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Thorough knowledge of OSH responsibilities pertaining to Offices, Inspections, Industrial Construction, Start up and Manufacturing processes for all Projects.
- Ability to adapt thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. worldwide and regional OSH policies and procedures.
- Oversees OSH compliance for all business of thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc.
- Develop Site Specific Occupational Health and Safety programs based on the thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. OSH Program Manual, client requirements, and functional operational needs.
- Monitor and advise on technical and regulatory program requirements for occupational health and safety as needed to comply with OSHA, MSHA, and various other regulatory agencies.
- Participate in regulatory inspections.
- Communicate regulatory changes as required to all affected in the organization.
- Coordinate appropriate responses to regulatory agencies.
- Maintain all required Health and Safety files.
- Perform and/or coordinate industrial hygiene programs and review results to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Ensure that all work sites are current with the compliance of all site OSH requirements.
- Lead the recruitment and hiring of site OSH personnel, responsible for all OSH field personnel.
- Function as the main focal point for all OSH related issues during the development of projects.
- Track and report all service/construction site OSH related efforts.
- Review and align Client and Subcontractor safety programs for compliance and consistency.
- Provide policies and procedure documentation for new projects as well as a general walkthrough of the jobsite areas.
- Conduct on-site safety audits and correct unsafe work practices, behaviors, and conditions.
- Interface with customer safety personnel regarding working conditions and address safety concerns with worksite supervisor.
- Conduct formal incident investigations following all incidents to develop corrective actions and see through their execution. Provide incident related information to all affected parties onsite and within the thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. organization.
- Manage required safety specific documentation before, during, and after a field service job and construction projects. Examples: required company safety training (orientations); MSHA required training; OSHA required training; Operator training/certifications; vehicle/equipment inspections.
- Reinforce safety policies and procedures while providing feedback to encourage safety compliance.
- Create structured employee safety practices regarding the use of Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Job Hazard Assessments or other Standard Operating Procedures.
- Work with each supervisor/crew to assess task hazards prior to commencement of work.
- Monitor and analyze incident reports to develop appropriate action plans to ensure effective correction of safety issues.
- Assist department managers, supervisors, and employees with creative approaches to implement safety initiatives.
Your profile
- Work with Human Resources on OSH related topics.
- Assist department supervisors to address workers compensation claims, Return-to-Work, Restricted Duty programs, and substance abuse programs.
- Assist the recording of Employee training history for improved utilization to include Medical Monitoring program.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the PPE requirements for field service operations and projects. Make recommendations to improve comfort, compliance, and effectiveness of PPE.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety.
- Please note the duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and could change with or without notice. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position will have direct supervisory responsibilities.
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, or technical discipline; and 5 years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Knowledge & Skills:
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in an industrial environment.
- Must have at least 3 years of experience in a lead OSH role in a cement plant and/or a construction site.
- Must have extensive knowledge of OSHA standards in construction and general industries.
- Must have extensive knowledge of MSHA standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of and extensive field experience with workplace hazards, and the practical application of rules, procedures, and workplace monitoring.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and facilitate health and safety programs and policies.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent problem solver with the ability to identify alternative and practical solutions.
- Strong team player, self-motivated, proactive thinker, flexible and adaptable.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Strong statistical analysis.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills are required. Must have effective coping skills to work in an environment which includes the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting customer commitments and internal objectives. Ability to respond quickly, decisively, and appropriately to problems is very important.
Travel Demands:
- The position reports to the Milwaukee, WI office with a preference for being located in Southeastern Wisconsin. Qualified remote candidates will be considered.
- Travel is required up to 50% of the time.
The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Contact details
We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Notices:
If you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link: California Job Applicant Notice of Collection
thyssenkrupp Notice of Fraudulent Job Offers
Your benefits with us
thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. recognizes and appreciates the exceptional quality of its employees. We are proud to offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. Employees of thyssenkrupp Polysius receive a variety of financial and personal job benefits. The suite of benefits offered is meant as a supplement to your financial package and adds to your total compensation. Below is a brief summary of benefits which are available to all fulltime employees:
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance - Company Paid
- STD/LTD - Company Paid
- FSA & HSA
- Voluntary Accident
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critical Illness
- Identity Theft Protection
- 401(k) Plan
- Roth IRA
- Supplemental Life & ADD
- Paid Time Off (25 days per year)
- Paid Holidays
We value diversity
thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.
Job Reference: US_RS_08534
Group presentation
thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.
Company presentation
thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. specializes in the design and construction of turnkey cement plants. We support cement manufacturers around the world with an extensive portfolio of products and services and sustainable solutions based on more than 150 years of expertise and experience. Our plants and machines use state-of-the-art production processes to conserve resources, minimize environmental impact and deliver maximum performance and efficiency.
Your responsibilities
Position Overview:
The Head of Health & Safety is responsible for championing the thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc.’s health and safety initiatives. This individual is responsible for directing and implementing health and safety policies, procedures, and programs for our employees in every field of our activity, from engineering to field service installations. This position requires an individual who will proactively seek new approaches and innovations to root safety in every decision, design and execution made by our employees.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Thorough knowledge of OSH responsibilities pertaining to Offices, Inspections, Industrial Construction, Start up and Manufacturing processes for all Projects.
- Ability to adapt thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. worldwide and regional OSH policies and procedures.
- Oversees OSH compliance for all business of thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc.
- Develop Site Specific Occupational Health and Safety programs based on the thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. OSH Program Manual, client requirements, and functional operational needs.
- Monitor and advise on technical and regulatory program requirements for occupational health and safety as needed to comply with OSHA, MSHA, and various other regulatory agencies.
- Participate in regulatory inspections.
- Communicate regulatory changes as required to all affected in the organization.
- Coordinate appropriate responses to regulatory agencies.
- Maintain all required Health and Safety files.
- Perform and/or coordinate industrial hygiene programs and review results to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Ensure that all work sites are current with the compliance of all site OSH requirements.
- Lead the recruitment and hiring of site OSH personnel, responsible for all OSH field personnel.
- Function as the main focal point for all OSH related issues during the development of projects.
- Track and report all service/construction site OSH related efforts.
- Review and align Client and Subcontractor safety programs for compliance and consistency.
- Provide policies and procedure documentation for new projects as well as a general walkthrough of the jobsite areas.
- Conduct on-site safety audits and correct unsafe work practices, behaviors, and conditions.
- Interface with customer safety personnel regarding working conditions and address safety concerns with worksite supervisor.
- Conduct formal incident investigations following all incidents to develop corrective actions and see through their execution. Provide incident related information to all affected parties onsite and within the thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. organization.
- Manage required safety specific documentation before, during, and after a field service job and construction projects. Examples: required company safety training (orientations); MSHA required training; OSHA required training; Operator training/certifications; vehicle/equipment inspections.
- Reinforce safety policies and procedures while providing feedback to encourage safety compliance.
- Create structured employee safety practices regarding the use of Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Job Hazard Assessments or other Standard Operating Procedures.
- Work with each supervisor/crew to assess task hazards prior to commencement of work.
- Monitor and analyze incident reports to develop appropriate action plans to ensure effective correction of safety issues.
- Assist department managers, supervisors, and employees with creative approaches to implement safety initiatives.
Your profile
- Work with Human Resources on OSH related topics.
- Assist department supervisors to address workers compensation claims, Return-to-Work, Restricted Duty programs, and substance abuse programs.
- Assist the recording of Employee training history for improved utilization to include Medical Monitoring program.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the PPE requirements for field service operations and projects. Make recommendations to improve comfort, compliance, and effectiveness of PPE.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety.
- Please note the duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and could change with or without notice. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position will have direct supervisory responsibilities.
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, or technical discipline; and 5 years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Knowledge & Skills:
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in an industrial environment.
- Must have at least 3 years of experience in a lead OSH role in a cement plant and/or a construction site.
- Must have extensive knowledge of OSHA standards in construction and general industries.
- Must have extensive knowledge of MSHA standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of and extensive field experience with workplace hazards, and the practical application of rules, procedures, and workplace monitoring.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and facilitate health and safety programs and policies.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent problem solver with the ability to identify alternative and practical solutions.
- Strong team player, self-motivated, proactive thinker, flexible and adaptable.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Strong statistical analysis.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills are required. Must have effective coping skills to work in an environment which includes the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting customer commitments and internal objectives. Ability to respond quickly, decisively, and appropriately to problems is very important.
Travel Demands:
- The position reports to the Milwaukee, WI office with a preference for being located in Southeastern Wisconsin. Qualified remote candidates will be considered.
- Travel is required up to 50% of the time.
The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Contact details
We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Notices:
If you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link: California Job Applicant Notice of Collection
thyssenkrupp Notice of Fraudulent Job Offers
Your benefits with us
thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. recognizes and appreciates the exceptional quality of its employees. We are proud to offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. Employees of thyssenkrupp Polysius receive a variety of financial and personal job benefits. The suite of benefits offered is meant as a supplement to your financial package and adds to your total compensation. Below is a brief summary of benefits which are available to all fulltime employees:
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance - Company Paid
- STD/LTD - Company Paid
- FSA & HSA
- Voluntary Accident
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critical Illness
- Identity Theft Protection
- 401(k) Plan
- Roth IRA
- Supplemental Life & ADD
- Paid Time Off (25 days per year)
- Paid Holidays
We value diversity
thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.
Job Reference: US_RS_08534
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Health And Safety Specialist
Target industries with high sponsorship rates
Construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and healthcare employ the most Health and Safety Specialists and have established visa sponsorship programs. Focusing your search on large employers in these sectors significantly improves your chances of finding a willing sponsor.
Get your OSHA certifications before applying
OSHA 30-hour certification and credentials like CSP or CHMM strengthen your petition considerably. USCIS looks for evidence of specialized expertise, and industry certifications help demonstrate that the role genuinely requires specialized knowledge beyond a general degree.
Frame your degree as field-specific
Your bachelor's must align directly with the role. Occupational health, environmental science, industrial hygiene, and safety engineering all qualify. If your degree is in a related field, be prepared to show how your coursework specifically supports a Health and Safety Specialist position.
Prioritize employers with a sponsorship track record
Large corporations in regulated industries file H-1B petitions regularly and have in-house legal teams familiar with the process. Targeting employers who have sponsored this exact job title before reduces uncertainty and typically speeds up internal approval for your offer.
Understand the LCA prevailing wage requirement
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered salary meets the Department of Labor prevailing wage for your location and role. Knowing this process helps you identify compliant employers and explains why some offers fall through at the sponsorship stage.
Browse visa-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Health and Safety Specialist roles specifically by employers open to visa sponsorship. Searching there saves significant time compared to screening hundreds of general postings, most of which will not consider candidates requiring H-1B or other work visa support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Health and Safety Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Health and Safety Specialist roles tied to industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental compliance, or safety engineering meet this standard. Roles where any general degree is accepted are harder to petition successfully, so the job description wording matters significantly.
Which visa types are available for Health and Safety Specialists besides H-1B?
Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and faster processing. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa if their background is in engineering or a recognized USMCA profession. The O-1A is an option for specialists with exceptional recognition in occupational safety. Each pathway has different eligibility requirements and employer obligations.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my Health and Safety Specialist visa?
A bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, chemical engineering, or a closely related field is the standard requirement. Some employers accept degrees in civil or mechanical engineering if your experience is in safety. A degree in an unrelated field makes sponsorship significantly harder, even with strong work experience, because USCIS scrutinizes the degree-to-role connection carefully.
How competitive is H-1B approval for Health and Safety Specialists?
Approval rates for this occupation are generally solid when the petition is well-documented, but the lottery remains the primary obstacle. In recent fiscal years, H-1B visa selection rates have been around 25% for the general cap. Employers in cap-exempt settings, such as universities or nonprofit research institutions with safety roles, can file outside the lottery entirely, which makes those positions particularly valuable to pursue.
Where can I find Health and Safety Specialist jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for candidates who need visa sponsorship and lists Health and Safety Specialist roles from employers open to H-1B and other work visa support. General job boards include many postings that exclude visa candidates, so filtering by sponsorship willingness upfront saves significant time and avoids disappointment late in the interview process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Health And Safety Specialist 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.