Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

Description

• 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

Skills

hazardous waste, eh&s

Top Skills Details

hazardous waste,eh&s

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in EHS related field

• 1-2 years of relevant EH&S experience

• 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.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tewksbury, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tewksbury,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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