EHS Specialist

Actalent; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support the startup and ongoing operation of a new manufacturing facility in West Haven, CT. You will drive regulatory compliance, develop site EHS programs, and foster a safety culture across engineering, operations, facilities, and quality teams.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or regulated settings, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Safety, or related field.
• 2–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or regulated industries.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning and startup of new manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate environmental permitting activities including air, stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous materials permits.
• Partner with environmental consultants, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain EHS procedures, SOPs, training programs, inspections, signage, and compliance documentation.
• Administer environmental permits and ensure all permit requirements are met.
• Manage hazardous waste programs, including inspections, storage, shipments, and regulatory compliance.
• Support OSHA compliance initiatives including Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, PPE, Hot Work, Fall Protection, and Contractor Safety.
• Perform incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting activities including TRI, Tier II, air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste reporting.
• Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance assessments while tracking EHS metrics and training records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety performance and environmental compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

OSHA knowledge

Environmental regulations

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Permitting coordination

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Overview

Our client is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support the launch and long-term operation of a new manufacturing facility. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, developing site EHS programs, and fostering a strong safety culture across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring experience within a manufacturing or highly regulated environment and thrive in a fast-paced setting where they can partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, facilities, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the commissioning and startup of new manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate environmental permitting activities including air, stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous materials permits.
• Partner with environmental consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain EHS procedures, SOPs, training programs, inspections, signage, and compliance documentation.
• Administer environmental permits and ensure all permit requirements are met.
• Manage hazardous waste programs, including inspections, storage, shipments, and regulatory compliance.
• Support OSHA compliance initiatives including Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, PPE, Hot Work, Fall Protection, and Contractor Safety.
• Perform incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting activities including TRI, Tier II, air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste reporting.
• Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance assessments while tracking EHS metrics and training records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety performance and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical field.
• 2-5 years of EHS experience within manufacturing, chemical processing, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, battery, specialty chemicals, or another regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting and regulatory compliance programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting startup or greenfield manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste regulations and management.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 systems.
• Experience working with environmental consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional looking to play a key role in the startup and growth of a cutting-edge manufacturing operation while helping build a world‑class safety and environmental compliance program from the ground up.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of West Haven, CT.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

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.

Annual bonus potential, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision, PTO, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities. 3 Levels of PTO o 1-5 years exp 16 days 9 holidays 25 total o 5-10 years exp 21 days 9 holidays 30 total days o 10+ years exp 26 days 9 holidays 35 total days 2026 Company Holidays Thursday, January 1st New Year’s Day Monday, September 7th Labor Day Friday, January 2nd Day After New Year's Thursday, November 26th Thanksgiving Day Monday, January 19th Martin Luther King Day Friday, November 27th Day After Thanksgiving Monday, May 25th Memorial Day Friday, December 25th Christmas Day Friday, July 3rd Day Before Independence Day

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Haven, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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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