EHS Professional

EnSafe Inc.; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EnSafe Inc. is seeking a full-time Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Professional to join as a consultant at a client site in East Hartford, CT.

The position is a 12-month contract with potential for extension, offering a dynamic environment to drive safety culture and regulatory compliance. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a health & safety field and 3+ years of EHS experience, with strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and hands-on experience in safety program management, incident

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related Health & Safety field.
• 3+ years of hands-on EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, or consulting environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and state-specific EHS regulations.
• Experience with safety program management, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of LOTO, PPE, confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, and JSAs.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train employees and influence safe work practices.
• Highly organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular facility inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support EH&S programs including LOTO, machine guarding, ergonomics, PPE, and emergency response.
• Perform incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.
• Conduct industrial hygiene assessments, including air quality, noise, and workplace exposure evaluations.
• Develop and maintain safety procedures, written programs, compliance documentation, and regulatory records.
• Deliver EH&S training and safety communications to employees and leadership.
• Track safety performance metrics and prepare reports to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide recommendations to improve workplace safety, compliance, and environmental performance.
• Promote a proactive, safety-first culture through employee engagement, coaching, and collaboration.

Skills

EHS experience

OSHA knowledge

Safety program mgmt

Hazard assessments

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

LOTO/PPE/JSAs

Communication skills

Organization/analytical

MS Office / EHS systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related Health & Safety field

Tools

MS Office

EHS management systems

Job description

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast‑paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we’d like to talk with you about growing with us.

We are currently seeking a full‑time Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Professional to work as a full‑time consultant at a client site in East Hartford, CT. This position is based on a 12‑month contract with the potential for extension. This is a dynamic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving safety culture and compliance.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular facility inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support EH&S programs including LOTO, machine guarding, ergonomics, PPE, and emergency response.
• Perform incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.
• Conduct industrial hygiene assessments, including air quality, noise, and workplace exposure evaluations.
• Develop and maintain safety procedures, written programs, compliance documentation, and regulatory records.
• Deliver EH&S training and safety communications to employees and leadership.
• Track safety performance metrics and prepare reports to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide recommendations to improve workplace safety, compliance, and environmental performance.
• Promote a proactive, safety‑first culture through employee engagement, coaching, and collaboration.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related Health & Safety field.
• 3+ years of hands‑on EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, or consulting environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and state‑specific EHS regulations.
• Experience with safety program management, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of LOTO, PPE, confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, and JSAs.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train employees and influence safe work practices.
• Highly organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.

Ability to work in industrial environments, including extended standing, walking, bending, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Preferred Skills

• Earned or progression toward Professional certifications (ASP, CSP, CIH)
• Prior experience within aerospace.

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee‑Owned Advantage EnSafe is 100% employee‑owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long‑standing technical credibility.
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well‑being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that “safety is part of everything we do.”
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment.
• Challenging, Creative Work Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast‑paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem‑solving.

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two‑person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high‑quality people and retaining them for the long term.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.