EHS Lead

ACTalent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunches & dinners

6 paid holidays

1 week PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Lead to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive EHS program for a rapidly growing manufacturing and technology facility in Austin. This role will serve as the site's safety champion, driving compliance initiatives, employee training, hazard identification, and continuous improvement efforts to foster a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities include conducting JHAs, maintaining records, ensuring OSHA compliance, leading

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Environmental Health & Safety programs in a manufacturing, industrial, automotive, aerospace, energy, or similar environment.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.
• Experience with record keeping, safety documentation, and compliance tracking.
• Exposure to Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) development and implementation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Self-starter mindset with a passion for safety and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and influence a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site-wide EHS programs, policies, procedures, and safety initiatives.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for facility operations.
• Maintain EHS records, training documentation, inspections, and compliance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Lead employee safety training programs, including new hire onboarding and recurring safety education.
• Coordinate and track certifications and training programs such as CPR, First Aid, AED, forklift safety, and other required trainings.
• Perform routine facility inspections and safety audits to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead safety meetings and help drive employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Partner with operations and facilities teams to establish best practices and corrective actions.
• Assist in developing an EHS handbook and supporting documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for site safety matters and promote a proactive safety culture.

Skills

EHS program experience

OSHA regulations knowledge

Safety training

Communication skills

Independent contributor

Education

OSHA certifications

Job description

Job Title: EHS LeadJob Description

We are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Lead to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive EHS program for a rapidly growing manufacturing and technology facility in Austin. This individual will serve as the site's safety champion, driving compliance initiatives, employee training, hazard identification, and continuous improvement efforts while helping establish a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site-wide EHS programs, policies, procedures, and safety initiatives.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for facility operations.
• Maintain EHS records, training documentation, inspections, and compliance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Lead employee safety training programs, including new hire onboarding and recurring safety education.
• Coordinate and track certifications and training programs such as CPR, First Aid, AED, forklift safety, and other required trainings.
• Perform routine facility inspections and safety audits to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead safety meetings and help drive employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Partner with operations and facilities teams to establish best practices and corrective actions.
• Assist in developing an EHS handbook and supporting documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for site safety matters and promote a proactive safety culture.

Essential Skills

• Experience supporting Environmental Health & Safety programs in a manufacturing, industrial, automotive, aerospace, energy, or similar environment.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.
• Experience with record keeping, safety documentation, and compliance tracking.
• Exposure to Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) development and implementation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Self-starter mindset with a passion for safety and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and influence a positive safety culture.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA certifications.

Work Environment

Onsite manufacturing R&D environment. Opportunity to join a group manufacturing a one-of-a-kind solar energy system. Employee perks include catered lunches and dinners, standard 6 paid holidays, and 1 week of PTO.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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 to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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