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Environmental Health & Safety manages programs to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments. This function conducts regular audits, responds to incidents and investigates root causes, and implements trainings and corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence of problems. This function also manages relationships with regulatory and community stakeholders.
Environmental Health & Safety develops and implements programs to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments. This family investigates accidents and environmental incidents and liaises with engineers, management, and regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence. This family provides training on safety protocols, conducts compliance audits, and maintains relationships with the community, environmental groups, and other stakeholders impacted by the environmental performance of the organization.
Job Summary:
The Dallas-Fort Worth Environment, Health and Safety Advisor will report to the DFW Area EHS Manager. This position is responsible for developing and implementing EHS solutions in support of Cardinal Health assets in the DFW EHS area. These solutions are designed to manage, mitigate, and whenever possible, eliminate EHS risks to Cardinal Health employees, facilities, and the communities in which the company operates.
Responsibilities:
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Leadership and Consulting (35%): Assists with implementation of the global EHS strategy to mitigate risk to people, property, community, information and brand. Partners with operation leaders to develop and execute site-specific annual EHS plans; standardize EHS programs; ensure critical information is communicated; and implement best practices. Provides support and subject matter expertise for events (e.g., regulatory agency inquiries, natural disasters, business continuity, significant incidents, etc.).
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Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control / Regulatory Compliance (35%): Leads in the management of operation specific EHS hazard assessments and the development of risk mitigation plans. Partners with operation leaders to ensure compliance with Company and regulatory requirements. Analyzes key EHS metrics to assist operations in the construction and execution of continual improvement plans. Assists leaders in identifying budgetary needs to address risk reduction and compliance assurance. Ensures key performance metrics, including occupational injury/illness and environmental sustainability results are accurately reported and communicated. Develops and maintains facility profiles. Assists with the response to regulatory agency inquiries and reporting obligations. Participates in assessments and audits. Provides technical assistance and guidance in risk-related matters, including ergonomics, industrial hygiene, safety, environmental, incident investigation, business resiliency and occupational health processes.
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Occupational Injury/Illness, Loss Prevention, Crisis Management, and Business Resiliency (20%): Assists management teams in the investigation, notification and case management for occupational injury/illnesses. Assists operations close out property/casualty recommendations from third parties such as FM Global. Provides support in the development and implementation of business resiliency plans. Provides EHS leadership during business continuity situations.
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Education and Mentorship (10%): Educates and coaches management teams on their EHS roles and responsibilities. Helps foster a diverse workforce.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
- Advanced degree and/or professional certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.) preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in related field.
- Understanding and experience in EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation.
- Strong substantive knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by Federal and State OSHA and EPA, as well as workers’ compensation requirements.
- Technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders.
- Requires up to 20% travel.
- Must have collaborative leadership skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environment.
- Fosters trust, confidence and followership.
- Dedicated to the principal of ethical behavior.
- Must be self-directed, and able to work productively on multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Must have sound judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills, and not be afraid of rolling up the sleeves to deliver practical solutions.
- Must be able to clearly and succinctly communicate, market and sell value-added solutions.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Must be creative in developing cost-effective, sensible solutions that deliver results.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.
- May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
- Works on complex projects of large scope.
- Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
- Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives.
- Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects.
- Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives.
- May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.
Anticipated salary range: $82,100-$105,480
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 12/11/2026 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
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Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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What Environmental Health & Safety contributes to Cardinal Health
Environmental Health & Safety manages programs to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments. This function conducts regular audits, responds to incidents and investigates root causes, and implements trainings and corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence of problems. This function also manages relationships with regulatory and community stakeholders.
Environmental Health & Safety develops and implements programs to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments. This family investigates accidents and environmental incidents and liaises with engineers, management, and regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence. This family provides training on safety protocols, conducts compliance audits, and maintains relationships with the community, environmental groups, and other stakeholders impacted by the environmental performance of the organization.
Job Summary:
The Dallas-Fort Worth Environment, Health and Safety Advisor will report to the DFW Area EHS Manager. This position is responsible for developing and implementing EHS solutions in support of Cardinal Health assets in the DFW EHS area. These solutions are designed to manage, mitigate, and whenever possible, eliminate EHS risks to Cardinal Health employees, facilities, and the communities in which the company operates.
Responsibilities:
-
Leadership and Consulting (35%): Assists with implementation of the global EHS strategy to mitigate risk to people, property, community, information and brand. Partners with operation leaders to develop and execute site-specific annual EHS plans; standardize EHS programs; ensure critical information is communicated; and implement best practices. Provides support and subject matter expertise for events (e.g., regulatory agency inquiries, natural disasters, business continuity, significant incidents, etc.).
-
Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control / Regulatory Compliance (35%): Leads in the management of operation specific EHS hazard assessments and the development of risk mitigation plans. Partners with operation leaders to ensure compliance with Company and regulatory requirements. Analyzes key EHS metrics to assist operations in the construction and execution of continual improvement plans. Assists leaders in identifying budgetary needs to address risk reduction and compliance assurance. Ensures key performance metrics, including occupational injury/illness and environmental sustainability results are accurately reported and communicated. Develops and maintains facility profiles. Assists with the response to regulatory agency inquiries and reporting obligations. Participates in assessments and audits. Provides technical assistance and guidance in risk-related matters, including ergonomics, industrial hygiene, safety, environmental, incident investigation, business resiliency and occupational health processes.
-
Occupational Injury/Illness, Loss Prevention, Crisis Management, and Business Resiliency (20%): Assists management teams in the investigation, notification and case management for occupational injury/illnesses. Assists operations close out property/casualty recommendations from third parties such as FM Global. Provides support in the development and implementation of business resiliency plans. Provides EHS leadership during business continuity situations.
-
Education and Mentorship (10%): Educates and coaches management teams on their EHS roles and responsibilities. Helps foster a diverse workforce.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
- Advanced degree and/or professional certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.) preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in related field.
- Understanding and experience in EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation.
- Strong substantive knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by Federal and State OSHA and EPA, as well as workers’ compensation requirements.
- Technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders.
- Requires up to 20% travel.
- Must have collaborative leadership skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environment.
- Fosters trust, confidence and followership.
- Dedicated to the principal of ethical behavior.
- Must be self-directed, and able to work productively on multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Must have sound judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills, and not be afraid of rolling up the sleeves to deliver practical solutions.
- Must be able to clearly and succinctly communicate, market and sell value-added solutions.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Must be creative in developing cost-effective, sensible solutions that deliver results.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.
- May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
- Works on complex projects of large scope.
- Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
- Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives.
- Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects.
- Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives.
- May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.
Anticipated salary range: $82,100-$105,480
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 12/11/2026 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
#LI-BJ1
#LI-Onsite
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
To read and review this privacy notice click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Safety Advisor Jobs
Align your degree to the role
Safety Advisor positions must qualify as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules. A degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or industrial hygiene maps cleanly. A general business or unrelated science degree may trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Check the OFLC Wage Search using the correct occupational category before you receive an offer, so you can negotiate from an informed baseline.
Target cap-exempt employers in your sector
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are H-1B cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery. Many hire Safety Advisors for campus operations, lab safety, and field research programs, giving you a path outside the registration window.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Safety Advisor sponsorship history varies widely by industry. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified LCA filing history for this role, filtered by city, so you're applying to companies that have actually sponsored before, not guessing from job postings.
Get professional certifications before applying
The Certified Safety Professional or Associate Safety Professional credential strengthens your specialty occupation case by demonstrating field-specific expertise beyond a generalist degree. Employers in high-hazard industries like oil and gas or construction often list these as requirements in LCA job descriptions.
Understand the PERM timeline for green card eligibility
If your employer wants to sponsor you for permanent residence, the PERM labor certification process typically precedes an EB-2 or EB-3 petition. Starting PERM early in your H-1B period matters because per-country backlogs mean priority dates can lag years behind filing dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Safety Advisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A Safety Advisor role tied to occupational health, safety engineering, or industrial hygiene typically qualifies. Generalist safety roles that accept any degree, or no degree, are more likely to draw a Request for Evidence.
Which industries sponsor Safety Advisors most actively?
Construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities, and chemical processing are the heaviest sponsors because federal regulations in those sectors require dedicated safety professionals. Healthcare systems and universities also file LCAs for Safety Advisors, often in cap-exempt status. Browse Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history for this role in your target city.
Can a Safety Advisor use the TN visa instead of H-1B?
TN visa eligibility for safety roles is narrow. The USMCA profession list includes engineers and scientists but does not list Safety Advisor or occupational safety specialist as a standalone category. Canadian or Mexican nationals in this field typically need to qualify under a listed engineering or science discipline, with a matching degree, to use TN status.
What degree does an employer need to list on the LCA for a Safety Advisor?
The LCA job description must specify a degree requirement that makes the role a specialty occupation. Most defensible filings cite a bachelor's in occupational safety and health, safety engineering, environmental health, or industrial hygiene. Employers who write the posting to accept any bachelor's degree risk a USCIS denial on specialty occupation grounds, so the degree field matters as much as the level.
Does prior U.S. safety work experience help my H-1B petition?
Work experience doesn't substitute for a degree in the H-1B specialty occupation analysis, but it can support the argument that the role is genuinely complex and professional in nature. If your degree is in a related but not identical field, documented experience in safety compliance, incident investigation, or regulatory reporting strengthens the employer's attestation that the position requires specialized knowledge.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Safety Advisor 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.