Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Job Summary Environmental Health and Safety Specialist for immediate 6 month contract to direct opportunity for a growing company in the Billerica, MA area. The right person will have 3 years of experience managing EH&S aspects, programs and regulations in a laboratory or manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience. This person will be responsible for overseeing all EH&S plans, policies and procedures and ensuring complete regulatory compliance. Must be a great communicator, team player and have a passion for this role. Apply now for this great opportunity Responsibilities Health plans, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations. Responsible for environmental plans, policies and procedures Ensure conformance to corporate policies related to EH&S for continuous improvement Maintain systems for reporting, monitoring, and reducing EH&S risks Support new and existing laboratory/testing operations by evaluating risks with team members and leaders. Develop and oversee internal site EH&S auditing processes and tracking Educate leadership on safety, health and environmental best practices including: prevention, risk assessment and safe experimental design Responsible for safety incident management processes including Worker's Compensation program and regulatory agency reporting ensuring compliance Support the internal liaisons during communication between applicable regulatory and government agencies. Files and or posts reports as required by external legal and convening agencies such as OSHA 300/300A Logs, SARA Tier II, etc. Requirements 3 years of experience managing EH&S aspects, programs and regulations in a laboratory or manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience. Preferred B.S. in health and safety, environmental management, or a combination of equivalent education and experience Professional EH&S certifications are desirable such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/orCertified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) EH&S subject matter knowledge, especially in technical areas to support engineering and laboratory activities Competence with chemical, industrial hygiene and electrical safety concepts Experience with OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard (29 CFR 1910.1450) Experience managing environmental permits and aspects such as wastewater discharge, air emissions and hazardous waste disposal Excellent communication skills with ability to work with a variety of stakeholders globally Ability to handle confidential information with the highest degree of integrity Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing, and high-growth work environment in a positive and constructive manner Must be able to travel occasionally and sometimes maintain work a flexible schedule Proficiency with Microsoft platforms and familiar with database platform usage Ability to be on call 24/7 for emergencies when required Qualifications Experience level: Experienced Minimum 4 years of experience Education: Bachelors Skills Great Attitude Data Management EHS Environmental Health Safety EHS Compliance Continuous Improvement Safety Certified Safety Professional