EHS Specialist

Actalent; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an EHS Specialist to join the manufacturing team in Janesville, WI. The role supports safety programs, inspections, training, and compliance to maintain a safe, compliant environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in EHS within manufacturing, knowledge of OSHA regulations, and experience with JHAs and incident investigations. This onsite role offers full-time benefits and growth in EHS expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or closely related field required.
• 2+ years in manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years in an EHS role.
• Experience in incident investigations.
• Experience with JHAs or safety evaluations.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
• Ability to maintain safety programs and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Safety Committee meetings and follow-up on action items.
• Support development and maintenance of LOTO procedures and documentation.
• Coordinate and track employee safety training to support OSHA and internal requirements.
• Participate in inspections and audits to identify hazards and improvements.
• Assist with incident investigations and track corrective actions.
• Support hazard assessments and JHAs to ensure proper controls.
• Promote a positive safety culture with operations and EHS teams.
• Maintain safety records and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to risk assessments and safety improvements.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Incident investigations

Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)

Safety program administration

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health

Tools

LOTO procedures

EHS management systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: EHS Specialist

The EHS Specialist supports the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team in maintaining a safe, compliant, and continuously improving manufacturing environment. This role assists with safety programs, training activities, inspections, and regulatory compliance efforts while working closely with operations and engineering teams. It offers a strong opportunity to build expertise in workplace safety practices, OSHA requirements, and EHS management systems within a growing manufacturing organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Safety Committee meetings, including scheduling, documentation, and follow-up on action items.
• Support the review, development, and maintenance of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and related documentation.
• Help coordinate, schedule, and track employee safety training to support OSHA and internal compliance requirements.
• Participate in workplace inspections and compliance audits to identify hazards, nonconformances, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with incident investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and tracking corrective and preventive actions.
• Help identify workplace safety hazards and support efforts to reduce risk through engineering, administrative, and procedural controls.
• Assist in maintaining and improving safety programs, policies, and procedures across the manufacturing facility.
• Support hazard assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to ensure tasks are evaluated and appropriate controls are in place.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and EHS team members to promote a positive safety culture throughout the facility.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and compliance documentation in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments and recommend practical improvements to reduce risk and enhance safety performance.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company safety standards, EHS requirements, and applicable regulations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of experience in an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) role.
• Practical experience conducting incident or accident investigations.
• Experience performing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) or similar job safety evaluations.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and general workplace safety requirements.
• Understanding of EHS principles, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and control implementation.
• Ability to support and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate safety records and compliance documentation.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with operations, engineering, and EHS teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience participating in or supporting Safety Committee activities.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and documentation practices.
• Experience assisting with safety training coordination and tracking.
• Exposure to EHS management systems and structured safety programs.
• Ability to contribute to a positive safety culture and encourage safe work practices.
• Interest in career growth and taking ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Comfort working in a growing organization with expanding facilities and operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Janesville, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Full time benefits provided.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity em