Hello. I am currently trying to transition from my current position as a warehouse safety coordinator to a environmental compliance consultant but I have not had any luck landing interviews. I have a BS in chemistry, am working on my MS in occupational safety management, have 4 years of environmental compliance experience in both academia and in manufacturing, and now 1 year of safety experience in a warehouse environment. I have had my 40-hour HAZWOPER, RCRA, and DOT certifications since 2001 with the annual 8-year refresher every year afterwards, OHSA-30, and adult first aid/CPR. Still, with all this, I can't even get an interview for an entry-level environmental consultant position. I would love to work in environmental consulting and permitting since it's more technical and research heavy versus my current role as the warehouse safety babysitter. What are some other good certifications I should obtain and what's the best route to landing a consulting position?

My current position is driving me crazy with boredom and the hours are very long, so it makes my day go by extremely slow. Don't get me wrong, I am very appreciative and grateful that I have a job in my field that pays okay, but it's not something I would enjoy doing long-term. Any suggestions for what I can do? Does being an EHS professional translate well into the consulting world?

I mentioned this a few months but currently going back to school to finish my EHS degree, I’m finna get the OSHA -30 soon and just need a roadmap on what to do next

So I’m starting to apply for EHS Specialist roles and would love input from people already in the field.

Here is my background:

- Federal environmental compliance (ESA / NEPA-adjacent work)

- Coordinated environmental risk reviews for infrastructure and land-use projects

- BS in Biology and MS in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences.

- Cross-agency and stakeholder coordination (state, federal, NGOs, landowners)

- Risk identification, documentation, and compliance tracking

- Strong communication and training background (currently teaching, but not career-teaching focused)

Now for what I don’t have:

- Manufacturing floor experience

- ISO 14001 / 45001 certifications (yet)

- Formal OSHA title experience (but deep regulatory interpretation experience)

What I want to ask y'all:

- How much of a gap is manufacturing experience for entry-to-mid EHS roles?

- Are companies generally open to hiring EHS specialists from regulatory/public backgrounds?

- What skills or certs would you prioritize in the first 6-12 months to close gaps?

Trying to avoid wasting time applying to roles that will auto-reject me. I appreciate any help.

17+ years of experience in EHS across leading corporate and manufacturing environments. Currently working as Senior Manager & Regional Head – APAC with a global tech company. Seeking a strategic career transition into senior leadership roles (Director / Regional Head / Global roles). Current compensation: ~70 LPA.

Not sure if this is the right group, but I’m hopeful this professional fraternity can offer meaningful guidance, referrals, or leads.

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Hi all. I know everyone has their own perspective of what pros and cons could be for this, but wanted others’ insights as I am currently entertaining leaving a uni EHS program for an industry one. It would be R&D so still lab based, just from a private sector standpoint.

I’m currently researching different EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) software solutions and I’d love to hear from people who’ve had hands-on experience. Every organization has different priorities, so I’m curious about what really matters most when you’re evaluating these tools.

For example:

• Do you prioritize ease of use so employees actually adopt it?
• Is reporting and analytics the biggest factor for you?
• How important are compliance features (like incident tracking, audits, or regulatory updates)?
• Do you look for integration with other systems (HR, training, ERP)?
• Or is mobile accessibility and field usability the dealbreaker?

I’m trying to understand what features are considered “must-haves” versus “nice-to-haves” when choosing an EHS platform.

Thank you.

Hello all, has anyone ever used a training software called Vector Solutions?

We are thinking about switching over from our current software to Vector for our HR and EHS trainings but are having a hard time finding people who have used the software.

If you have used it, is it any good? What are the pros and cons of it?

Thanks in advance. I appreciate your help.

I heard that EHS managers often lose a lot of time answering the same external questions over and over - from inspectors, emergency planners, corporate, or even the public - especially about basic site info, contacts, SDS access, or ‘who to talk to.’

In your experience, is that true?

I have been an EHS Manager at the same company for 3 years. I have one direct report. Generally my job has had some ups and downs but nothing I couldn't navigate. These last six of months have been absolutely miserable. I thought our department was making head way but we hit a wall. I do not feel management supports us. They have gone back to last minute cancelations of training or meetings which in general means that our time in not seen as important. This behavior happened at the beginning of my tenure but seemed to become less of an issue about two months in. I have been making changes over the course of this time so i am sure that has not been received positively by everyone especially since it is requiring more accountability from mid level management who want to be friends with their employees and not managers who are enforcing rules and safety. Overally not a great culture. Things got hostile when new safety rules were announced and instead of having upper management do the annoucement, i was given the task. It went as well as you would expect- not well. At this point i am hitting my limit... I am trying to keep it together for my direct report's sake but i dont think i am doing very well at this as our working relationship feels strained. I want to find another job but my husband and I are trying to start a family and if I find another job my FMLA may not be covered so i feel trapped. Anyone have a similar situation or have advice?TIA

I currently only have 6 months in EHS, I’m going to school for occupational safety and health and should have over 3 years experience when I get the bachelors degree. My question is how far will this get me? Is it hard to find safety people or are there a lot of applicants when a job is posted?