Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

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

Location:

• Primary Site (75%) - Tewksbury, MA
  
• Secondary Site (25%) - Andover, MA
  

Job Summary:

The EH&S Specialist will support environmental, health, and safety programs across engineering and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded understanding of EH&S practices with a focus on hazardous waste management, sustainability, hazard identification, and ergonomics. This position requires daily coordination with cross-functional teams including engineers, production staff, and leadership, as well as timely support for multiple ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the site's environmental compliance programs, including, but not limited to, hazardous waste management, stormwater and ground-water protection plans, air quality permitting, wastewater and toxic chemical reporting
  
• Support development and implementation of sustainability practices and programs related to waste, water and greenhouse gases in alignment with our long-term goals
  
• Support development and implementation of programs to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance and sustainability programs.
  
• Manage data and reporting related to sustainability programs
  
• Manage and improve EH&S programs (e.g., Job Hazard Analyses, PPE Assessments, RIDII, ergonomics, contractor safety, etc.)
  

• Audit and evaluate current policies, procedures, and documentation to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  

• Support root cause investigations for safety concerns and incidents
  
• Track corrective actions and contribute to injury reduction and safety initiatives
  
• Develop and deliver EH&S training to employees and contractors
  
• Interpret OSHA, NIOSH, and ANSI standards to ensure compliance
  
• Analyze safety performance metrics to identify trends and drive improvement
  

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in environmental compliance programs, including RCRA, stormwater pollution prevention, etc. and in sustainability programs
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and self-motivated
  
• Comfortable with independent work and team collaboration
  
• Willingness to take on new responsibilities and rotate into other EH&S areas (environmental, sustainability)
  

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ANSI standards
  
• Prior experience delivering EH&S training
  
• Ability to remain calm under pressure or in potentially stressful environments
  
• Familiarity with EH&S databases or reporting systems
  

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred (EHS-related field ideal)
  
• 1-2 years of relevant EH&S experience required