Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Support the site’s environmental compliance programs, including, but not limited to, hazardous waste management, stormwater and ground-water protection plans, air quality permitting, wastewater and toxic chemical reporting. · Our client requires that candidates must have ability to obtain a DoD Secret Personnel Clearance (PCL) or have an active/current DoD Secret Personnel Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

Tewksbury MA 

· Primary Site (75%) – 50 Apple Hill Drive, Tewksbury, MA

· Secondary Site (25%) – 350 Lowell Street, Andover, MA

Contract -1st Shift, 5/40

Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Flexible)

Pay Rate:  $30.00/Hr. NOOT

 

Job Summary: Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

The EH&S Specialist will support environmental, health, and safety programs across engineering and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded understanding of EH&S practices with a focus on hazardous waste management, sustainability, hazard identification, and ergonomics. This position requires daily coordination with cross-functional teams including engineers, production staff, and leadership, as well as timely support for multiple ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities: Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

· Support the site’s environmental compliance programs, including, but not limited to, hazardous waste management, stormwater and ground-water protection plans, air quality permitting, wastewater and toxic chemical reporting

· Support development and implementation of sustainability practices and programs related to waste, water and greenhouse gases in alignment with our long-term goals

· Support development and implementation of programs to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance and sustainability programs.

· Manage data and reporting related to sustainability programs

· Manage and improve EH&S programs (e.g., Job Hazard Analyses, PPE Assessments, RIDII, ergonomics, contractor safety, etc.)

· Audit and evaluate current policies, procedures, and documentation to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

· Support root cause investigations for safety concerns and incidents

· Track corrective actions and contribute to injury reduction and safety initiatives

· Develop and deliver EH&S training to employees and contractors

· Interpret OSHA, NIOSH, and ANSI standards to ensure compliance

· Analyze safety performance metrics to identify trends and drive improvement

Required Skills: Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

· Demonstrated experience in environmental compliance programs, including RCRA, stormwater pollution prevention, etc. and in sustainability programs

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Detail-oriented, well-organized, and self-motivated

· Comfortable with independent work and team collaboration

· Willingness to take on new responsibilities and rotate into other EH&S areas (environmental, sustainability)

Desired Skills: Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

· Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ANSI standards

· Prior experience delivering EH&S training

· Ability to remain calm under pressure or in potentially stressful environments

· Familiarity with EH&S databases or reporting systems

Education & Experience: Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

· Our client requires that candidates must have ability to obtain a DoD Secret Personnel Clearance (PCL) or have an active/current DoD Secret Personnel Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

· Bachelor's degree preferred (EHS-related field ideal)

· 1–2 years of relevant EH&S experience required