Ehs Coordinator

Actalent; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO/Holidays

401(k) match

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to support startup and ongoing EHS programs at a new Fremont, CA manufacturing site. You will focus on permitting, regulatory compliance, and implementing EHS systems to enable safe, compliant operations.

As the site matures, you will maintain compliance, lead incident investigations, support PHAs/MOC/PSSR, and drive continuous safety improvements across Manufacturing, Facilities, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical discipline.
• 2-5 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, specialty chemicals, or similar regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental permitting activities including: Air, Stormwater, Wastewater, Hazardous materials permitting.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting including, as applicable: TRI, Tier II, Hazardous Waste, Stormwater, Air emissions, Wastewater processes.
• Assist with hazardous materials inventories and MAQ evaluations.
• Participate in PHAs, MOC, PSSR, and commissioning activities.
• Deliver EHS training for employees and contractors.
• Maintain EHS metrics, dashboards, compliance calendars, and training records.
• Support implementation of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

Skills

OSHA regulations

EPA regulations

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Contractor management

Startup/greenfield projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical discipline

Job description

Description

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Environmental, Health & Safety programs. During the initial startup phase, this position will focus on environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, facility commissioning, and implementation of EHS systems for a new manufacturing site. As operations transition into full production, the role will evolve toward maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations, and driving continuous improvement of the site's safety culture. This position works closely with Engineering, Facilities, Operations, Quality, and external consultants to ensure regulatory compliance while enabling safe and efficient manufacturing. Support commissioning and startup of new manufacturing facilities and equipment. Coordinate environmental permitting activities including: Air, Stormwater, Wastewater, Hazardous materials permitting. Work with environmental consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders throughout project execution. Assist with hazardous materials inventories and Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) evaluations. Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and commissioning activities. Administer environmental permits and ensure permit conditions are met. Coordinate regulatory reporting including, as applicable: TRI, Tier II, Hazardous Waste , Stormwater, Air emissions, Wastewater processes. Manage hazardous waste accumulation, inspections, shipments, and disposal in accordance with RCRA. Monitor regulatory changes and recommend actions to maintain compliance. Support implementation of OSHA compliance programs including: Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication, Hot Work, Fall Protection, PPE, Contractor Safety. Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking. Assist in developing EHS procedures, standards, and training programs. Deliver EHS training for employees and contractors. Support implementation of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems. Maintain EHS metrics, dashboards, compliance calendars, and training records. Participate in internal audits and support external regulatory inspections.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical discipline. 2-5 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, specialty chemicals, or similar regulated industry.

• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with one or more of the following is preferred
  1. Air permitting
  2. Stormwater permitting
  3. Wastewater permitting
  4. Hazardous waste (RCRA)
  5. California environmental regulations (CUPA, DTSC, CARB, BAAQMD)
  6. Process Safety Management (PSM)
  7. Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
  8. Management of Change (MOC)
  9. ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001
  10. Contractor management
  11. Startup or greenfield manufacturing projects

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fremont, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $86000.00 - $86000.00/yr.

• Opportunities for career growth, competitive compensation (competitive base salary and performance related bonus plan) and benefits packages (health, dental, and vision insurance, Wellness Program, PTO/Holidays, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match).
• Innovated work environment where you will be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
• Perks and Incentives such as paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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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