Sr Specialist, Environmental, Health & Safety

Sr Specialist, Environmental, Health & Safety (JN - Mahwah, New Jersey

Salary: USD
65 - USD
79.32 per hour

Duration – 6 Months

Location – Mahwah, NJ 07430

Onsite

Pay Rate Range: $65.00/hr.

- $79.32/hr.

EHS Specialist

- Our Client is looking for a stand-out EHS Specialist who will be focused on providing technical support and EHS leadership to the Mahwah site. You will be seen as a subject matter expert (SME) and a key contributor to the EHS strategy. This role mentors and supports the site to ensure the delivery of EHS strategy and processes that meet business needs.

• Maintenance of EHS management system in line with internal and regulatory requirements ensuring procedures and other documents are kept up to date
• Preparation and delivery of training including induction and job-specific EHS topics
• Conducts regular EHS inspections and audits to monitor the effectiveness of the EHS management system and highlight any areas for attention/action
• Preparation of EHS reports/metrics for both internal and external stakeholders
• Leads the Emergency Response program ensuring the procedures, resources and training are in place to deal with all likely emergency scenarios on site
• Ensures a robust EHS incident investigation process is in place
• Monitors incident trends identifying areas requiring action
• Leads investigations as necessary
• Assesses the EHS impact of proposed changes to plant, process, equipment etc. and identifies actions to ensure compliance and risk control
• Ensures effective risk assessment and risk reduction programs are in place for the site
• Monitors EHS legislation ensuring site compliance with current and future requirements as necessary
• Maintains waste management requirements and environmental monitoring programs in line with DEP and EPA regulations
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste activities, ensuring documentation
• Leads EHS projects on site Mahwah Campus and supports cross-functional teams
• Collaborates with site leadership to ensure alignment on priority EHS issues and plans to address them
• Promotes and supports a culture of accountability and collaboration in relation to safety and environmental performance and expectations
• Conduct regular site tours to address safety risks

• Bachelor’s Degree in EHS Management or equivalent (Mechanic, Engineering, EHS)
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years in EH&S experience in manufacturing settings, with a focus on Risk Assessment, SARA Title III, OSHA Compliance, and Emergency Response
• Familiar with ISO 45001 requirements and implementation
• Proven stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, time‑management and organizational skills
• No supervisor responsibilities but may deputize for the leader in their absence
• Champions breakthrough solutions that support our mission, strategy and goals of Stryker
• Shows agility and flexibility in responding to new or rapidly changing situations
• Increases business impact by building collaborative networks internally and externally
• Builds positive relationships and a sense of teamwork by communicating and reinforcing openness and consistency in meeting commitments
• Actively encourages sharing talent, knowledge and expertise to achieve the best possible results
• Holds people accountable for having a sound rationale and framework for taking action

• First Aid, CPR
• 24‑hour Hazardous Materials Technician
• 8‑hour Incident Command
• Medical clearance to wear a respirator
• Familiar with Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Risk Control, Root Cause Analysis, and Process Safety Management