Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Location: Tewksbury MA

Position: 12 Month Contract

Title: 15008351 - EH&S Specialist

Job Description

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 labelling, 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 behavioural-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

Requirements

• Experience with hazardous waste management, including Hazard Communication training, waste handling, labelling, 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Education

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