Environmental Health & Safety; EH&S Specialist

Title: Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

Location with zip code: Tewksbury, MA 01876

Duration: 12+ months

Pay Rate: $25/hr to $30/hr on W2

Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): 1st Shift Day

Schedule:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Flexible)

• Primary Site (75%): 50 Apple Hill Drive, Tewksbury, MA
• Secondary Site (25%): 350 Lowell Street, Andover, MA
• Travel:
  Structured dedicated days at each site; flexibility required based on site priorities
• The EH&S Specialist will support environmental, health, and safety programs across engineering and manufacturing operations at both the Tewksbury and Andover sites.
• This role will have increased focus on environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, and sustainability initiatives, while also supporting broader safety and industrial hygiene programs.
• The ideal candidate brings a strong working knowledge of EH&S principles, experience with hazardous waste handling and inspections, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and leadership teams.

• Manage and improve EH&S programs (Job Hazard Analyses, PPE assessments, RIDII, ergonomics, contractor safety, etc.).
• Conduct EHS inspections, noise and ventilation surveys, respirator fit testing, and industrial hygiene sampling.
• Manage hazardous and universal waste accumulation areas, including labeling, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Support environmental compliance reporting activities.
• Lead environmental initiatives aligned with corporate sustainability goals and share best practices between Andover and Tewksbury.
• Lead or support root cause investigations for safety concerns and incidents.
• Track corrective actions and contribute to injury reduction and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and deliver EH&S training to employees and contractors.
• Support behavioral-based safety programs and site emergency response efforts.
• Perform ergonomic assessments (industrial and office settings).
• Interpret OSHA, NIOSH, and ANSI standards to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Analyze safety performance metrics to identify trends and drive improvement.

• Bachelor's degree preferred (EHS-related field ideal) 1-2 years of relevant EH&S experience required Experience with hazardous waste management, including Hazard Communication training, waste handling, labeling, and inspections.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance reporting processes.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and ANSI standards.
• Practical application of safety and industrial hygiene principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience delivering EH&S training.
• Familiarity with EH&S databases or reporting systems.
• Experience supporting sustainability initiatives.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.