Advisor, Environmental Health & Safety

Cardinal Health; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access to wages before pay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an El Paso EHS Advisor to develop and implement EHS solutions that protect employees, facilities, products, and the surrounding community. The role reports to the El Paso Area EHS Manager and aims to mitigate risks and support business resilience.

You will partner with operations, lead hazard assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance in the El Paso area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in EHS or related area preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and guidance.
• Experience with EHS management systems and program implementation.
• Spanish/English bilingual; must be able to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Support the global EHS strategy to mitigate risk to people, property, and community.
• Partner with operations to develop site-specific annual EHS plans and standardize programs.
• Provide expert support for regulatory inquiries, incidents, and continuity planning.
• Lead site-specific hazard assessments and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with Company and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze EHS metrics to drive continual improvement in operations.
• Identify budget needs to address risk reduction and compliance efforts.
• Report key performance indicators related to injuries and environment.
• Provide guidance on ergonomics, industrial hygiene, safety and environmental processes.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Technical communication

Spanish/English bilingual

Stakeholder management

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

4+ years of experience in related field

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

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.

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.