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$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Environmental Health & Safety Intern Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in orthopedics medical education. With a corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients ...

Environmental, Health & Safety Intern

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$15 - $20.50/hr

AGCO is seeking a highly talented Environmental, Health, and Safety Intern to join our dynamic ... Previous internship, co-op, campus leadership, or relevant part-time work experience is preferred.

BASIC FUNCTION Leads the site Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) program to create a safe, healthy, and injury-free work environment while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong safety culture.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER As part of a small, hardworking team of technicians and ... Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and ...

Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Memphis, TN · On-site

$74K - $100K/yr

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER This position requires a dedicated Environmental Health and ... Coordinate with site leadership to ensure appropriate EHS involvement in department development ...

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$83K - $113K/yr

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Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Durham, NC · On-site

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The Manager of EHS is responsible for leading the Environmental Health and Safety programs and activities in support of MedPharm US sites, including the GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing site and the ...

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How much do environmental health safety leader jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for environmental health safety leader in the United States is $82,794.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an environmental health safety leader do?

An Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing policies and programs that ensure a safe and healthy work environment. They help organizations comply with environmental regulations, prevent workplace injuries, and reduce environmental impact. EHS Leaders conduct risk assessments, provide employee training, investigate incidents, and ensure regulatory compliance. Their role is crucial in fostering a safety-first culture and minimizing risks to people and the environment.

How does an environmental health safety leader typically collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance and safety across an organization?

An Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Leader works closely with various departments such as operations, human resources, and facilities management to implement safety protocols and ensure regulatory compliance. They often conduct training sessions, lead safety audits, and facilitate communication between management and employees regarding safety standards. Regular cross-functional meetings help identify risks and develop solutions collaboratively, making teamwork and strong communication skills essential in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an environmental health safety leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environmental Health Safety Leader, you need expertise in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and safety program management, typically supported by a degree in environmental science, safety engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, and EHS management software, as well as certifications like CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), is highly valued. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and a healthy environment for employees and the organization.

What is the difference between Environmental Health Safety Leader vs Environmental Health and Safety Specialist?

AspectEnvironmental Health Safety LeaderEnvironmental Health and Safety Specialist
CertificationsOSHA HAZWOPER, NEBOSH, CSPOSHA HAZWOPER, NEBOSH, CSP
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles, strategic planning, site oversightOperational tasks, compliance checks, incident investigations
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, construction, energy sectorsManufacturing, industrial plants, facilities management

The Environmental Health Safety Leader typically holds a more strategic and leadership-focused role, overseeing safety programs and compliance at a higher level. In contrast, the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist focuses on implementing safety procedures, conducting inspections, and ensuring day-to-day compliance. Both roles require similar certifications and work in comparable environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Environmental Health Safety Leader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,794 per year, or $39.8 per hour.

Advisor, Environmental Health & Safety

El Paso, TX • On-site

Cardinal Health
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Cardinal Health rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 341 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

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 El Paso EHS Advisor will report to the El Paso Area EHS Manager.  This position is responsible for developing and implementing EHS solutions in support of Cardinal Health assets in the El Paso area.These solutions are designed to manage, mitigate, and whenever possible, eliminate EHS risks to Cardinal Health employees, facilities, products, and the communities in which the company operates.

Responsibilities

  • 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.).

  • 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 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.

  • Assists management teams in the investigation, notification and case management for occupational injury/illnesses.

  • Provides support in the development and implementation of business resiliency plans.

  • Assists operations close out property/casualty recommendations from third parties such as FM Global.

  • Provides EHS leadership during business continuity situations.

  • Educates and coaches management teams on their EHS roles and responsibilities.

  • Helps foster a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

  • 4+ years of experience in related field preferred

  • 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

  • Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills

  • Spanish/English bilingual

  • Ability to travel up to 20% as needed

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: $70,400 - 90,450

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: 10/23/2026 *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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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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/Affirmative Action 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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About Cardinal Health

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Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions With over 45 years of experience in helping hundreds of hospital and outpatient pharmacies, we provide access to best practice strategies and tactics to control costs, improve workflow and enhance safety. Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions is one of the largest employers of acute-care pharmacist in the United States. Cardinal Health is the employer of choice for pharmacists because we offer a variety of career opportunities in pharmacy leadership, clinical specialties, remote order entry, business management, medication therapy management and more.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Dublin, OH, US

Year founded

1971

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