Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Devens, MA

An Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is a professional who focuses on identifying and eliminating risks in the workplace. They work in a wide range of sectors, especially in industries like manufacturing, construction, and healthcare that involve substantial physical activities. They are responsible for ensuring that an organization complies with environmental policies and laws to prevent accidents and protect the health of employees and the environment. This involves conducting regular inspections and audits, implementing safety training programs, and maintaining documentation of all environmental health and safety-related activities.

Key skills required for this role include a strong understanding of environmental regulations, excellent communication and analytical skills, and the ability to handle emergency situations. They must also possess certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), depending on the specific industry requirements. Relevant Bachelor's degrees in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health are often required. Prior to becoming an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, individuals might have roles such as Safety Coordinator, Environmental Technician, or Health and Safety Advisor.

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Health & Safety Specialist

  • Natick, MA (21 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Natick, MA (21 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Pennoni is hiring for an experienced EHS [Environmental, Health, & Safety] professional to join our team as a Health & Safety Specialist on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Natick, MA....

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

  • Wilmington, MA (22 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (22 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Minimum of 1 year experience of environmental, health & safety (EHS) related field experience. Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills....

Campus Safety Officer - Full Time

  • Andover, MA (24 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Andover, MA (24 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Phillips Academy Andover seeks candidates for a full time Campus Safety Officer. Campus Safety Officers provide safety services that assist the campus community in maintaining order, enhance the...

Senior Regional EHS Manager, Senior Regional WHS Manager

  • Northborough, MA (14 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Northborough, MA (14 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 9 days ago

At Amazon, we prioritize health, safety, and well-being above all else. There is nothing more important. To support this priority, Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Regional...

Industrial Hygienist

  • Devens, MA
  • 16 days ago
  • Devens, MA
  • 16 days ago

Qualifications: Required Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related fields At least 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical...

EHS Manager - Manufacturing

  • Bedford, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Bedford, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 18 days ago

-Lead and manage the industrial hygiene program. -Responsible for all aspects of Environmental, including Air Permitting, Waste Management and Water compliance....

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

  • Wilmington, MA (22 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (22 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 20 days ago

Experience: 3 - 5 years related experience in Environmental Health, Safety.& Sustainability....

Site Manager EHS M/F/D

  • Devens, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Devens, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Main tasks : Develop and lead the company's Environmental Health & Safety strategies and initiatives to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, DEP and local authorities...

EHS Specialist

  • Littleton, MA (6 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Littleton, MA (6 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - High school or equivalent - Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910 - A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelors...

Sr. Specialist, EHS (Night Shift 5pm-5am)

  • Devens, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Devens, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Industrial Hygienist

  • Natick, MA (21 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Natick, MA (21 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

We are hiring for an experienced professional to join our Irwin Engineers business as a Staff Industrial Hygienist and contribute to our EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety) team on a full-time, direct...

Sr. EHS Specialist, Residential Energy

  • Marlborough, MA (13 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (13 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

EHS Specialist, Residential Energy Job Category Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Location Marlborough, Massachusetts Req. ID 230520 Job Type Full-time What to Expect The Sr....

Senior EHS Specialist

  • Shrewsbury, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shrewsbury, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Who you are: Bachelor of Science strongly preferred, with emphasis in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Health and Safety or related technical discipline....

IH Industrial Hygienist I

  • Woburn, MA (23 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Woburn, MA (23 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

sciences, engineering, construction, architecture, industrial hygiene, occupational health or a related science field preferred Field work experience may be substituted in lieu of science education...

Public Safety Officer I (40 hours per week/2nd shift)

  • Lowell, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lowell, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Public Safety Officer I (40 hours per week/2nd shift) Location Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852-1311 Job Id R13520 Department Public Safety LSC Full time Location Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852-1311 Job...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Devens, MA

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Devens, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.7%
Master's Degree
27.3%
Associate's Degree
6.1%
High School or GED
5.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.5%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Devens, MA
1-2 years
23.8%
2-4 years
19.0%
4-6 years
19.0%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
None
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%


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