Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in West Deptford, NJ

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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DOD SkillBridge/HOH Fellowship - EHS Coordinator (Cherry Hill, NJ)

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (12 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (12 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Who We Are Join Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. a leader in the construction industry with over a century of service supporting America's most important infrastructure projects in the Northeast and...

Site EHS Manager

  • West Deptford, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • West Deptford, NJ
  • 1 day ago

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to...

Sr. Manager, EHS - East

  • King of Prussia, PA (20 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (20 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

What You'll Bring: 5+ years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities Management, Compliance, or a related field, preferably within a corporate or industrial setting....

Health & Safety Specialist

  • Bryn Mawr, PA (14 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bryn Mawr, PA (14 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front...

Environment, Health & Safety Specialist

  • King of Prussia, PA (20 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (20 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

The EHS Specialist will have broad knowledge of EHS compliance programs and EHS specialty areas including Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Environmental Compliance, and Risk Management...

Industrial Hygienist: Entry Level

  • Bensalem, PA (23 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bensalem, PA (23 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Requirements Required Knowledge and Experience: Understanding of the Scientific Method and Principles of Environmental Science....

Industrial Hygienist

  • Deepwater, NJ (17 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Deepwater, NJ (17 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Hygiene) preferred Possess B.S. or M.S. degree in industrial hygiene, chemistry, or related discipline Minimum of six years performing air monitoring and/or exposure assessments on HAZWOPER or similar...

EHS Specialist

  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 17 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...

Plant Health & Safety Specialist

  • Berlin, NJ (16 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Berlin, NJ (16 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Hygiene 4) Equivalent degreePrior Safety Specific Training (OSHA 30 Hour, Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health, etc.)Two years' experience in a safety role in an industrial or manufacturing...

EHS Specialist 2nd Shift

  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist responsible for the oversight of safety for our first and second shift....

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist I

  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene is preferred) Preferred CHMM, CSP, CIH Experience maintaining and managing day-to-day health, safety, emergency response, environmental compliance and...

Sr. EHS Specialist

  • Logan Township, NJ (8 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Logan Township, NJ (8 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Specialistis to protect the safety of our employees and our environmental sustainability through training, engagement, and compliance to drive and sustain a culture...

Site EHS Manager

  • Malvern, PA (22 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Malvern, PA (22 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Loparex is the world's leading developer and producer of specialty paper and film release liners. We partner with customers around the globe and enable sustainable performance through our in-depth...

EHS Manager

  • King of Prussia, PA (20 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (20 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

What You Bring Associate's degree in environmental health & safety (EHS) Preferred or equivalent Minimum 3–5 years of experience in an EHS role, preferably in facilities management or a highly regulated...

Industrial Hygienist/AHERA Inspector

  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from West Deptford, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

The Opportunity Tetra Tech invites you to consider a rewarding opportunity within our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania field office as an Industrial Hygiene / Asbestos Inspector....

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in West Deptford, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in West Deptford, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.7%
Master's Degree
27.4%
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 West Deptford, NJ
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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