Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Nevada

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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Industrial Hygienist 4- Dir

  • Carson City, NV
  • 22 hours ago
  • Carson City, NV
  • 22 hours ago

hygiene, occupational safety and health, chemistry, physics, biology, toxicology, environmental engineering, or closely related field and three years of professional experience with the principal duty...

NGM - Capital Projects Health and Safety Specialist

  • Carlin, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Carlin, NV
  • 1 day ago

Position Description: Are you a Safety professional looking to grow your career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our people...

Health & Safety Advisor - SHES (Winnemucca, NV)

  • Winnemucca, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Winnemucca, NV
  • 1 day ago

hygiene sampling activities (including management of site PPE), and conduct audits on ventilation, noise protection, heat, and cold stresses to create optimal safety environments for employees Organize...

Industrial Hygienist 4

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 2 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 2 days ago

Develop, implement and promote communication programs to enhance and encourage employee awareness of incident prevention, industrial hygiene and environmental compliance....

WRD Safety Officer

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 3 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 3 days ago

developing and/or administering a large-scale industrial safety or hazardous waste management program....

Health & Safety Specialist

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 7 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 7 days ago

Job Details Level : Experienced Job Location : USVETS Las Vegas Bonanza - Las Vegas, NV Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : $21.78 - $26.13 Hourly Job Category :...

Chemical Hygiene and Biological Safety Officer [R0146577]

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 7 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 7 days ago

This position is also a main contact for various activities that arise, not described above, which fall generally in the category of laboratory safety, industrial hygiene, or waste management....

EHS Specialist

  • Tonopah, NV
  • 8 days ago
  • Tonopah, NV
  • 8 days ago

The positions will engage all aspects of the EHS program including- Environmental permitting and inspections, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, construction, waste management, safety program creation,...

EHS Specialist

  • Sparks, NV
  • 9 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 9 days ago

The positions will engage all aspects of the EHS program including- Environmental permitting and inspections, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, construction, waste management, safety program creation,...

Industrial Hygienist

  • Imlay, NV
  • 11 days ago
  • Imlay, NV
  • 11 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene or a related field, required. 3+ years of related experience in a mining environment, preferred....

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

  • Fernley, NV
  • 20 days ago
  • Fernley, NV
  • 20 days ago

Sherwin-Williams Environmental Health and Safety Specialist in Fernley , Nevada This position is accountable for supporting and maintaining the Environmental Health and Safety ("EHS") programs, activities...

Cortez - Underground Industrial Hygienist

  • Elko, NV
  • 22 days ago
  • Elko, NV
  • 22 days ago

Hygiene Technicians Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Hygiene or related field strongly preferred Strong Microsoft Office skills required Demonstrated...

Manager, EHS (Safety)

  • North Las Vegas, NV
  • 22 days ago
  • North Las Vegas, NV
  • 22 days ago

Job Overview The Environmental Health & Safety Manager carries out the day-to-day operations of the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department with the assistance of a direct report EHS Specialist...

Life Safety Officer (EMT) - Full Time (Flamingo LV)

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 24 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 24 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Life Safety Officers (LSO) main function is to provide a friendly and safe environment for our guests and team members while protecting company assets. Life Safety Officers (LSO)...

EHS Manager

  • Sparks, NV
  • 25 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 25 days ago

Lead the safety and industrial hygiene programs. These activities involve facilitating EHS meetings and JSA reviews....

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Nevada

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Nevada 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 Nevada
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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