Job Title: EHS Specialist 2
Location: Walpole, MA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 months, Contract
Pay Range: $34-36/HR
This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career.
As a n EHS Professional, you will be responsible for:
- Conducting both proactive and reactive ergonomic assessments
- Conducting department safety walkthroughs and safety reviews of new equipment
- Conducting incident/injury investigations
- Assisting with EHS Management System programs and processes
- Assisting with the Site’s Hazardous and Biological Waste programs, including:
- RCRA Main and Satellite Area Waste pickups and inspections
- Coordination of waste shipments
- Preparing waste for shipment to meet DOT requirements
- Bulk solvent waste pour-off (respirator use required – full facepiece with cartridge)
- Transport bulk hazardous waste totes 250+ gallons (forklift driving required)
- Preparing Controlled Substance waste for shipment to meet DEA requirement
- Assisting with the continuous improvement of the Site’s Safety & Health Management Culture initiatives
- Conducting environmental resource use monitoring/measuring
- Assisting with sustainability initiatives
- Assisting with response and tracking of actions stemming from EHS Incident reports
- Coordinating with vendors to maintain EHS equipment and facilities
- Conducting various trainings for all employees.
- Preparing monthly EHS Scorecard updates.
- Maintaining EHS records including SDS, chemical inventory, inspections, training.
- Maintaining department supply inventory.
- Maintaining department equipment inspections.
- Advising employees regarding EHS matters.
- Performing other EHS duties as needed.
Required Education, Skills & Experience:
- BS Degree in the Sciences and/or a degree in an EHS related field.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Basic knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
- Be able to pass background check for handling DEA Controlled Substances
- Required certifications: RCRA, DOT, HAZWOPER (24-hour minimum, 40-hour preferred),
Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:
- Workplace ergonomics and injury prevention.
- Proven presentation/public speaking experience.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and recordkeeping skills.
- Approachable personality, willingness to help people, and confident to intervene/provide feedback to employees regarding safe behaviors.
- Attention to detail.
- Proven good work ethic.
- Willingness to learn.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- CPR/First Aid/AED training
