Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

Title: EH&S Specialist Working Hours: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (Flexible) Pay Rate: $50.00/hr on W2! Contract: 12-month Contract with potential extension Citizenship Requirement: US Citizenship required (Preferred Clearance or eligible for Clearance) Location: Primary Site (75%) 50 Apple Hill Drive, Tewksbury, MASecondary Site (25%) 350 Lowell Street, Andover, MA Please call me and/or send me a copy of your r sum (our clients prefer a MS Word copy) and your contact information if you are interested in this opportunity. Job Summary 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 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 reportingSupport development and implementation of sustainability practices and programs related to waste, water and greenhouse gases in alignment with our long-term goalsSupport development and implementation of programs to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance and sustainability programs.Manage data and reporting related to sustainability programsManage 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 regulationsSupport root cause investigations for safety concerns and incidentsTrack corrective actions and contribute to injury reduction and safety initiativesDevelop and deliver EH&S training to employees and contractorsInterpret OSHA, NIOSH, and ANSI standards to ensure complianceAnalyze safety performance metrics to identify trends and drive improvement Required Skills Demonstrated experience in environmental compliance programs, including RCRA, stormwater pollution prevention, etc. and in sustainability programsStrong verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Detail-oriented, well-organized, and self-motivatedComfortable with independent work and team collaborationWillingness to take on new responsibilities and rotate into other EH&S areas (environmental, sustainability) Desired Skills Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ANSI standardsPrior experience delivering EH&S trainingAbility to remain calm under pressure or in potentially stressful environmentsFamiliarity with EH&S databases or reporting systems Education & Experience Bachelor's degree preferred (EHS-related field ideal)1 2 years of relevant EH&S experience required