Environmental Health And Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Title:
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
- Environmental

Location:
Redmond/ Kirkland
- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Type:
Managed Service Project

Top Skills

Manufacturing plant experience

Knowledge of air, water, regulated waste compliance

Waste water and storm water sampling

Job Description

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting, developing, communicating, and managing EHS performance. This position focuses on enhancing EHS compliance and risk management processes, driving engagement to improve performance, influencing business unit leadership, and integrating EHS into daily operations. The Specialist is accountable for executing compliance programs and ensuring adherence to both regulatory and internal standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance EHS compliance and risk management processes.
• Support and execute EHS compliance programs.
• Train and communicate to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to achieve best-in-class compliance methods.
• Conduct investigations to prevent occupational disease and industrial health hazards.
• Promote EHS awareness through effective communication and participation.
• Serve as the key point of contact for safety and environmental issues.
• Support regulated waste management, including consolidation and inspections.
• Conduct compliance tasks such as storm water sampling, waste inspections, and life safety audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Conduct EHS audits, develop action plans, and implement countermeasures.
• Perform risk assessments related to job hazards for new processes and equipment.
• Maintain and report accurate metrics to management teams and corporate reporting systems.
• Support management efforts to meet corporate program expectations and legal requirements.
• Recommend risk mitigation measures, including ergonomics.
• Establish and manage the safety committee.
• Drive continual improvement to reduce site safety and environmental risk.
• Support site meetings, safety committees, and floor inspections.

Essential Skills

• Experience in EHS support, particularly in warehousing.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in security and personnel matters.
• 1+ years experience in a similar role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of air, water, and regulated waste compliance.
• Experience in manufacturing plant environments.
• Knowledge of wastewater and stormwater sampling.

Work Environment

The role supports the Redmond/Kirkland area and operates Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Candidates must be willing to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, and weekends. The position requires physical activity, including the ability to lift up to 49 pounds and stand or walk for up to 10 hours.

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

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