EHS Specialist

Mount Kemble Search Group; Thomaston (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Kemble Search Group is seeking an EHS Specialist for a leading CT manufacturer in Thomaston. The role reports to an EHS Manager and works with site management to ensure programs comply with internal policies promoting Environmental Health and Safety.

This hands-on position runs ~8am-5pm, Monday to Friday in Thomaston, CT, with duties including administrative support, data tracking, and regulatory reporting. Occasional overtime and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in life science, safety, environmental or a related field is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to communicate clearly with teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project) and data management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight timelines and coordinate with internal/external teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance to EHS teams, including filing, reporting, and maintaining databases.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to gather information and updates.
• Manage all state and federal EHS reporting requirements.
• Support maintenance of EHS regulatory information management systems.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with EHS policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participate in inspections, assessments, and surveys to identify hazards.
• Assist in investigating accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents, completing necessary reports.
• Maintain EHS records, permits, audits, and safety reports.
• Collect and analyze data related to EHS performance metrics.
• Assist with developing and delivering EHS training programs.
• Help oversee all environmental health and safety programs of the facility.
• Data entry and interpretation of KPIs and processes.
• Regular attendance required. Mandatory overtime may be required in special circumstances.
• Adhere to company safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree in life science, safety, environmental or related field

Combination of equivalent education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you're interested in the opportunity to join a leading manufacturer in CT in a hands on production role, this is for you! The EHS Specialist reports to an excellent EHS Manager and works closely with site management to ensure new products and programs are compliant with internal policies and procedures that promote Environmental Health and Safety. This role is ~8am-5pm, Monday to Friday in Thomaston, CT.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance regarding EHS teams, including filing and tracking documents, preparing reports, and maintaining databases.
• Communicating with internal and external teams to gather information and updates.
• Responsible for all state and federal reporting requirements
• Supporting the maintenance of EHS regulatory information management systems.
• Scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with EHS policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participate in inspections, assessments, and surveys to identify potential hazards.
• Assist in investigating accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents, completing necessary reports.
• Maintain EHS records and files, including safety reports, permits, and audits.
• Collect and analyze data related to EHS performance metrics.
• Assist with developing and delivering EHS training programs.
• Assist in overseeing all environmental health and safety programs of the facility.
• Data entry and interpretations of various KPIs and processes of the facility.
• Regular attendance required. Mandatory overtime may be required in special circumstances.
• Adhere to company safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in life science, safety, environmental or a related field
• OR a combination of equivalent education and experience
• Good analytical problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize to meet established timelines.
• Frequently required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Frequently exposed to loud noises, odors, fumes, and fluctuating temperatures.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Vision ability includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work alternate shifts and days of the week including weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel occasionally by air or car to attend business meetings and conduct audits.