Environmental Health And Safety Specialist

ACTalent; Redmond; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Redmond, WA is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to develop and improve EHS programs across warehousing and manufacturing environments supporting a low orbit satellite system.

You will lead compliance audits, perform risk assessments, train staff, and engage leaders to foster a strong EHS culture. This fully onsite contract role offers shifts including days, nights, weekends, and pay of $50–$60 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in environmental health and safety, preferably in warehousing or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with air, water, and regulated waste compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, esp. 29 CFR 1910.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses.
• Strong communication to promote EHS awareness and training.

Responsibilities

• Support development and improvement of EHS compliance programs.
• Audit, train, and measure EHS performance across the organization.
• Develop risk management processes to improve EHS performance.
• Engage leadership to integrate EHS into daily operations.
• Conduct investigations of working conditions to prevent hazards.
• Lead safety committees and drive continual improvement initiatives.
• Support waste management activities and site inspections.
• Maintain EHS metrics and report to management.

Skills

EHS experience

Safety programs

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

MS Word & Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Environmental Compliance

Job Description

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist supports, develops, and continuously improves environmental, health, and safety programs across a dynamic portfolio that includes a low orbit satellite system operation. This role focuses on building and enhancing EHS compliance and risk management processes, driving engagement and understanding of EHS requirements, and integrating EHS practices into daily operations. The EHS Specialist partners closely with business unit leadership and stakeholders to ensure compliance with global EHS policies, regulatory requirements, and internal standards while promoting a strong EHS culture throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, execution, and continuous improvement of EHS compliance programs in alignment with global EHS policies and standards.

• Help support, develop, communicate, train, drive, manage, audit, improve, and measure EHS performance across the organization.

• Develop and enhance EHS compliance and risk management processes to improve overall EHS performance.

• Drive understanding and engagement of EHS requirements within business units and integrate EHS considerations into daily operations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to determine and implement best-in-class methods for achieving EHS compliance.

• Conduct investigations of working conditions in places of employment to prevent occupational diseases and industrial health hazards.

• Promote EHS awareness throughout the organization through effective employee communication, training, and participation.

• Serve as a key point of contact for safety and environmental issues, providing guidance and support to site teams.

• Support regulated waste management activities, including waste consolidation and inspections.

• Conduct compliance tasks such as storm water sampling, waste inspections, chemical inventory reviews, and life safety audits.

• Execute compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements related to environmental, health, and safety.

• Support and conduct EHS audits, develop action plans to resolve findings, and implement countermeasures promptly and effectively.

• Perform risk assessments, including Job Hazard Analyses, for new processes and equipment to identify and mitigate risks.

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly EHS metrics and report them to onsite management teams and corporate reporting systems.

• Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws.

• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures, including ergonomic improvements, to reduce workplace injuries and hazards.

• Establish and manage the safety committee to foster employee involvement and continuous improvement in EHS performance.

• Drive continual improvement initiatives to reduce site safety and environmental risks.

• Support site stand‑up meetings, safety committees, and floor inspections to reinforce EHS expectations and monitor conditions.

• Work flexible shifts, including days, nights, and weekends, as needed to support operational and EHS requirements.

Essential Skills

• Experience in environmental health and safety, with a focus on EHS support in warehousing or similar environments (1+ years experience).

• Experience in manufacturing, environmental health, or health and safety.

• Knowledge of air, water, and regulated waste compliance requirements.

• Understanding of hazardous waste and regulated waste disposal practices.

• Bachelors degree or higher in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field, or relevant equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.

• Ability to conduct investigations of working conditions to prevent occupational diseases and industrial health hazards.

• Ability to perform risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses for new processes and equipment.

• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and personnel issues.

• Strong communication skills to promote EHS awareness and deliver effective training and messaging.

• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and influence leadership to support EHS initiatives.

• Capability to manage multiple EHS tasks, audits, and compliance activities in a structured and timely manner.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting EHS programs in manufacturing or warehousing environments.

• Familiarity with regulated waste management, including consolidation, inspections, and documentation.

• Experience conducting storm water sampling, waste inspections, chemical inventory reviews, and life safety audits.

• Experience developing and maintaining EHS metrics and reporting to management and corporate systems.

• Experience establishing or managing safety committees and leading EHS-related meetings.

• Ability to recommend and implement ergonomic improvements and other risk mitigation measures.

• Flexibility to work any shift, including days, nights, and weekends, based on business needs.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing compliance tasks and audit follow-up.

• Comfort working in a technology-focused environment supporting a low orbit satellite system operation.

Work Environment

The role supports facilities in the Redmond and Kirkland area and typically follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the expectation that the candidate is willing and able to work any shift, including days, nights, and weekends, based on operational needs. The position requires the ability to lift up to 49 pounds and to stand or walk for up to 10 hours, reflecting a hands‑on presence on the floor and in operational areas. The work environment includes warehousing and manufacturing‑style settings, as well as technologically advanced operations supporting a low orbit satellite system. The EHS Specialist regularly participates in site stand‑up meetings, safety committees, and floor inspections, and uses standard office technologies such as Microsoft Word and Excel alongside EHS tools and reporting systems to manage compliance activities and metrics.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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