Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Project overview

Our client, North America (NA) Research and Innovation (R&I) Environment is seeking a Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to join their team. As a Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, you will be part of the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) department supporting site-wide EHS programs. The ideal candidate will have a data-driven mindset, strong communication skills, and hands-on experience supporting chemical waste and hazwaste programs, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

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Clark, NJ

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• Maintain and analyze EHS data for leading and lagging indicators, including incidents, near misses, observations, training, audits, inspection findings, and chemical/environmental metrics.
• Build and manage Excel-based dashboards (pivot tables, charts, trend analyses) to support EHS decision-making and reporting.
• Support environmental compliance and permitting activities, including air permits, emissions tracking, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Coordinate hazardous and non-hazardous waste management activities, including waste profiles, manifests, and vendor coordination.
• Develop and maintain EHS training materials and support onboarding/refresher training, while tracking completion and follow-up actions.
• 3-5 years of experience required with familiarity in managing a chemical waste program (hazwaste) and the ability to comfortably support day-to-day execution.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts, and basic formulas) and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations (including air permits and waste management) and the ability to research and interpret guidance into practical site actions.
• Experience working with EHS data, metrics, and/or reporting tools (such as incident management systems, learning management systems, or environmental tracking tools).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and interact professionally with different personalities on site.
• Opportunity to support site-wide EHS programs with a strong emphasis on data analytics, regulatory compliance, and environmental permitting.
• Chance to build dashboards and reporting that directly improve visibility into EHS performance and risk reduction.
• Role ownership across hazardous and non-hazardous waste management coordination and documentation.
• Meaningful impact through EHS training development, onboarding support, and engagement activities that strengthen a proactive EHS culture.
• Collaboration with facilities, production, laboratory teams, and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay
• Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
• creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity
• as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year
• all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
• Start: flexible
• Location: Clark, New Jersey, United States of America, US