EHS Specialist

Actalent; New Jersey; On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an EHS Specialist in Berkeley Heights, NJ to coordinate air, water, and waste regulation compliance for a chemical manufacturing environment.

You will support waste profiling, disposal, regulatory reporting, and technical project assistance to ensure cost-effective compliance with statutes and permits. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to changing situations.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates compliance for air, water, and waste regulations for the facility.
• Assist with waste profiling, disposal, and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable regulations and participate in internal initiatives.
• Provide technical support for plant projects to ensure cost-effective compliance.
• Prepare and file reports in response to permits and regulatory requirements on a schedule.

Skills

Environmental knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Waste management

Air & water regulations

Documentation & reporting

Analytical problem solving

Time management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: EHS Specialist

Candidates must come from a Chemical Manufacturing environment!

Job Description

The EHS Specialist coordinates the compliance of air, water, and waste regulation for the facility. These regulations include CAA, CWA, RCRA, SARA, CERCLA, and state and city equivalents. The EHS Specialist is responsible for waste profiling and disposal, compliance inspections, agency reporting, and record keeping. The EHS Specialist provides technical support for plant projects to ensure that the Organization is aware of cost-effective compliance with applicable environmental statutes, regulations, and permits.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and promotes the EHS program on an ongoing basic
• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly
• Characterizes, profiles, and coordinates the disposal of solid and hazardous waste
• Ensures that storage, handling, and removal of all wastes complies with applicable regulations in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Files a variety of reports in response to environmental permits and regulatory requirements. Reports are due monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually, biennially, and as other trigger events take place
• Maintains a current working knowledge of applicable regulations and statutes and actively participates in internal company initiatives, as a team member or in a leadership role
• Formulates compliance strategies, defines solutions, develops action plans, and can organize technical information
• Provides technical expertise (engineering, chemistry, toxicology) and support to both internal and external customers
• Tracks and generates a substantial understanding of specific local, state, and federal, including CERCLA, SARA, CAA, RCRA, and CWA
• Participates in facility inspections and follow-up to assure compliance with all regulatory requirements

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, and Health, or related technical field
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills analysis
• Strong time management and prioritization skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to flex own style as needed to influence and drive results
• Ability to work within a multi-functional, global organizational structure and exhibits robust interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to execute strenuous, sometimes repetitive physical work such as lifting, to push or to pull objects up to 50 pounds, working outside in all weather conditions, climbing ladders, etc.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $44.00/hr.

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 Berkeley Heights,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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