Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

We are seeking dependable and hardworking individuals for the position of Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist located in  Billerica Massachusetts 01821 with $28-$35/hour pay for a 12-month contract, temp opportunity . You will assist in implementation and maintaining HSE management systems, policies, and procedures.

Schedule : 40 hours/week (Start time: 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM)

Seeking a Lead Specialist to support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives along with some facility management responsibilities in a manufacturing setting. This role ensures a safe, compliant, and well-maintained work environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in implementation and maintaining HSE management systems, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Identifies hazards and performs risk assessments.
• Oversee building maintenance, security, and infrastructure, including HVAC, fire alarms, and safety equipment.
• Lead investigations into accidents, injuries, and near-misses, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Assist with managing vendor relationships, negotiates contracts, and ensures contractors adhere to safety protocols.
• Organize and conduct HSE training programs and employee orientations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining drill emergency response plans.

What we’re looking for:

• Associate’s degree or higher
• 2–5 years of experience in EHS and/or facility management in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of OSHA and state environmental regulations (MA experience preferred)
• Experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks
• SAP and Ariba experience is a plus
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Ability to multitask and solve problems efficiently
• Team-oriented and self-motivated

"This is a temporary/contract position with no benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off during the contract period"

RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you!

RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.