Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description:
- Payrate: $40 - 43/hour W2
- Duration: 11 months contract (possible extension based on performance and budget).
- Shift: Monday – Friday; 8am - 5pm.
- The EHS Specialist supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs to help ensure a safe and compliant workplace.
- Working under the direction of the Plymouth Site EHS Rep., this role assists with safety training, inspections, incident investigations, regulatory compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required skill
- Bachelor’s degree required with a preferred field of study in EHS, Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
- 0–2 years of experience, internship, or co-op experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.
Key Skills
- Knowledge of workplace health, safety, and environmental practices
- Ability to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective communication and training facilitation abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to analyze data and prepare reports
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- Willingness to learn and apply OSHA, EPA, and company safety requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Support site EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
- Assist with workplace inspections and corrective actions.
- Participate in incident investigations and tracking of corrective actions.
- Maintain EHS records, training documentation, SOPs, and forms.
- Support employee EHS training and compliance activities.
- Assist with SDS management and chemical inventories.
- Collect and report EHS metrics and data.
- Support audits, safety committees, and improvement projects.