Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Key Details:

• Position Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
• Duration: 6 Months + (Possible Extension)
• Pay Rate: $37.65/hr on W2
• Location: Clark, NJ
• Job

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support environmental, health, and safety programs, with a strong focus on EHS data analytics, regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, and waste management.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience managing chemical or hazardous waste programs, analyzing EHS metrics, preparing reports and dashboards, and supporting environmental compliance activities. This role will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve workplace safety, reduce environmental risks, and promote a proactive EHS culture.

EHS Data Analytics & Reporting

• Maintain, analyze, and report EHS data, including incidents, near misses, inspections, audits, training, and environmental metrics.
• Develop and maintain Excel‑based dashboards, pivot tables, charts, and trend analyses.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports to support leadership and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across EHS reporting systems.
• Support root cause analysis through data analysis, trends, and visualizations.

Environmental Compliance & Waste Management

• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, including EPA and OSHA requirements.
• Assist with environmental permitting, air permits, emissions tracking, and regulatory recordkeeping.
• Coordinate hazardous and non-hazardous waste management activities, including waste profiles, manifests, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain EHS procedures, work instructions, compliance records, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct or support EHS inspections and compliance audits, tracking corrective actions through completion.
• Research environmental regulations and industry standards to support compliance improvements.

EHS Training & Communication

• Develop and maintain EHS training materials, presentations, job aids, and visual communication resources.
• Coordinate onboarding and refresher training in collaboration with EHS and HR teams.
• Monitor training completion, follow up on outstanding requirements, and report training metrics.
• Support safety awareness campaigns, 5S initiatives, safety observations, and site-wide EHS communications.

Continuous Improvement & Audits

• Participate in EHS improvement projects focused on risk reduction, workplace safety, and visual management.
• Support incident investigations, documentation, and corrective action tracking.
• Assist with internal and external audit preparation.
• Collaborate with EHS leadership on risk assessments, exposure reduction, and process improvements.

• Approximately 7–10 years of relevant EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, laboratory, R&D, or related environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Hands‑on experience managing chemical or hazardous waste programs.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts, and basic formulas.
• Experience with EHS data analytics, metrics, reporting, or environmental tracking systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting, air emissions, waste management, wastewater, or stormwater compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations.
• Excellent…