EHS Consultant (Part Time)

Actalent; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO / leave

Job summary

Actalent in Middletown, DE is seeking a part-time EHS professional to support PPE programs, signage, and waste management within a growing site. You will work onsite three days a week, coordinating with operations and contractors to uphold safety standards.

The role emphasizes field observations, incident support, and the development of safety systems, processes, and compliance infrastructure while maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Environmental Health & Safety programs in manufacturing, industrial, construction, distribution, or engineering environments.
• Hands-on experience performing safety inspections and audits with hazard identification and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of contractor safety auditing and field observations in active construction or equipment installation areas.
• Experience with PPE program administration including coordinating PPE requirements, replenishment, and inventory management.
• Understanding of safety compliance including first aid readiness and spill response procedures.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance and waste management processes and process flow mapping.
• Ability to develop process flow diagrams and convert technical requirements into visual documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PPE program rollout, PPE requirements, replenishment, inventory, and deployment of PPE stations.
• Create color-coded PPE maps using site drawings to communicate requirements.
• Develop cradle-to-grave waste stream diagrams, ownership, and responsibilities.
• Design and implement environmental and safety signage for waste areas with compliant labeling.
• Support spill response readiness by defining procedures and communications.
• Assist in establishing first aid stations and program administration.
• Conduct routine contractor safety audits and document findings with corrective actions.
• Manage EHS compliance activities in Gensuite or similar systems including inspections and program status.
• Assist with inspection program development and scheduling, documenting results.
• Track corrective actions from inspections, audits, and incidents; ensure timely closure.
• Support incident investigation documentation and root cause analysis.
• Assist with safe work permit program development and documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and contractor teams to promote EHS adoption.
• Contribute to site-wide EHS initiatives and safety system development.

Skills

PPE program administration

Safety inspections

Field observations

Contractor safety auditing

EHS documentation

Gensuite usage

Hazard communication

Waste management knowledge

Signage design

Education

CHST certification

CSP certification

Industrial safety background

Tools

Gensuite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the rollout of the personal protective equipment (PPE) program, including establishing PPE requirements, replenishment processes, inventory management, and deployment of PPE stations across the site.
• Create color-coded PPE maps using existing site drawings to clearly communicate PPE requirements for different areas of the facility.
• Develop cradle-to-grave process flow diagrams for site waste streams, documenting workflow steps, ownership, and departmental responsibilities.
• Design and implement environmental and safety signage for waste handling areas, ensuring compliant labeling and clear visual examples to support safe practices.
• Support spill response readiness by helping define procedures, equipment needs, and communication protocols for effective spill response programs.
• Assist in establishing first aid stations and supporting first aid program administration, including readiness checks and basic compliance activities.
• Conduct routine contractor safety audits in the field, observing contractors installing equipment and performing work onsite, identifying safety concerns, documenting findings, and tracking corrective actions.
• Manage and support EHS compliance activities within Gensuite or similar EHS management systems, including tracking inspections, corrective actions, and program status.
• Assist with inspection program development, including creating inspection checklists, scheduling inspections, and documenting results.
• Track corrective actions arising from inspections, audits, and incidents, ensuring timely follow‑up and closure while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Support incident investigation documentation by helping capture details, contributing to root cause analysis, and documenting corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with the development and implementation of safe work permit programs, including permit forms, procedures, and supporting documentation for permit-to-work processes.
• Support implementation of site safety programs such as first aid readiness, spill response preparedness, waste management requirements, and permit-to-work processes.
• Convert technical EHS and environmental requirements into clear visual documentation, work instructions, and guidance materials for operations and contractor groups.
• Collaborate effectively with operations, engineering, maintenance, and contractor teams to communicate EHS expectations and support program adoption.
• Serve as a key contributor to site-wide EHS initiatives, programs, inspections, corrective actions, and overall compliance activities, helping build foundational safety systems at a growing facility.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience supporting Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs in manufacturing, industrial, construction, distribution, or engineering environments.
• Hands-on experience performing safety inspections and audits, including identifying hazards, documenting findings, and following up on corrective actions.
• Practical knowledge of contractor safety auditing and field observations in active construction or equipment installation areas.
• Experience with PPE program administration, including coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders for PPE requirements, replenishment, and inventory management.
• Strong understanding of safety compliance, including first aid readiness, spill response preparedness, waste management requirements, and permit-to-work processes.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance and waste management processes, including waste stream documentation and process flow mapping.
• Ability to develop process flow diagrams and convert technical requirements into visual documentation and clear work instructions.
• Experience creating safety and environmental signage, including compliant labeling and visual guidance for waste handling and operational areas.
• Knowledge of work permit programs and safe work permit procedures in industrial or construction settings.
• Strong documentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Effective follow‑up skills to ensure timely completion of corrective actions and implementation of EHS initiatives.
• Ability to work independently onsite with limited supervision while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across operations, engineering, maintenance, and contractor groups.
• Experience with EHS management systems such as Gensuite or similar platforms is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) certification preferred but not required.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification preferred but not required.
• Background in industrial safety and construction safety is beneficial.
• Experience with hazard communication programs and related documentation is an advantage.
• Knowledge of waste management programs and environmental compliance practices is helpful.
• Experience supporting spill response programs and first aid program administration is desirable.
• Ability to collaborate with project leadership and cross-functional teams to implement EHS initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when building safety systems, processes, and compliance infrastructure.
• Interest in broad exposure to environmental, health, and safety functions and in contributing to a growing site.
• Motivation to leave a visible impact through development of safety systems, processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Comfort working in a mix of office, field, and facility environments with varying activities and stakeholders.

Work Environment

This role is based in Middletown, Delaware, within an industrial, manufacturing, and distribution facility setting. The schedule is part-time at approximately 24 hours per week, with an expected onsite presence of three days per week. The work involves a mix of office tasks, field work, and facility walk-throughs, including exposure to active construction zones and equipment installation areas. You will move between operational areas, waste handling locations, and contractor work sites, engaging in both planning and hands‑on observation. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when entering operational and construction areas, and you will help support the PPE program and safety standards throughout the facility. The environment offers direct interaction with project leadership and cross-functional teams, flexible part-time hours, and the opportunity to help build foundational safety programs and compliance infrastructure at a growing site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Middletown, DE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Middletown, DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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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