Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

IntelliPro Group Inc. • Clark, NJ

4d • $35 - $39

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports site-wide EHS programs, primarily focusing on environmental compliance, EHS data analytics, and waste management. The role works with the EHS team, laboratory personnel, and other site stakeholders to support regulatory compliance, maintain accurate EHS records, analyze performance data, and promote continuous improvement. It offers opportunities to cross-train across EHS disciplines and gradually take ownership of projects while collaborating with an experienced team.

The position is based in Clark, New Jersey. The stated duration is six months or longer, with a possible extension. Compensation is $35–$39.15 per hour on W-2. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of relevant EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing, laboratory, industrial, or similar environment.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste management programs and applicable environmental regulations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP or equivalent lookup functions, charts, and basic formulas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance requirements, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste, wastewater, and general environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements and general workplace health and safety practices.
• Experience with EHS data management, reporting, documentation, or compliance tracking systems.
• Ability to interpret regulations and translate requirements into practical actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with laboratory personnel, operations teams, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Computer proficiency and aptitude for technology.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis.

Nice To Haves

• Project coordination or project management experience.
• EHS certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, or CHMM.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, organize, and analyze EHS data, including incidents, near misses, training, audits, inspections, and environmental performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based dashboards, pivot tables, charts, and trend analyses to support EHS decision-making.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc EHS reports for site leadership and corporate EHS teams.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across EHS tracking systems.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analyses with relevant data, trends, and visual reports.
• Assist with environmental data entry, tracking, and analysis related to hazardous and non-hazardous waste and wastewater.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Assist with hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including documentation, waste profiles, manifests, and vendor coordination.
• Work with waste management personnel and laboratory teams to answer questions and provide support on environmental compliance matters.
• Support wastewater compliance activities, environmental recordkeeping, and applicable permitting requirements.
• Assist with air permit documentation, emissions tracking, and recordkeeping as needed.
• Maintain EHS procedures, work instructions, forms, and compliance records.
• Support EHS inspections and compliance audits, track corrective actions, and maintain documentation.
• Research applicable regulations and industry best practices to support program improvements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining EHS training materials, presentations, job aids, and visual communications.
• Support onboarding and refresher training in collaboration with the EHS team and other departments.
• Track training completion, identify gaps, and prepare training metrics.
• Support EHS awareness campaigns, safety observations, 5S initiatives, and site communications.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend practical solutions to enhance EHS performance.
• Participate in EHS improvement initiatives, including 5S, visual management, and compliance improvement projects.
• Manage assigned projects independently as experience and familiarity with site operations grow.
• Support incident investigations, corrective action tracking, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Assist with preparations for internal, corporate, and regulatory audits.
• Collaborate with the broader EHS team on special projects, risk assessments, and process improvements.
• Participate in cross-training opportunities across environmental, health, and safety disciplines.

Benefits

• IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level