EHS Specialist for New Chemical Facility Launch

Randstad USA; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

On-site work

Job summary

Randstad USA in West Haven, CT is seeking an EHS Specialist to support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety programs at a new manufacturing site.

You will focus on environmental permitting, regulatory compliance and EHS system rollout during startup, with standard 8am–4pm hours and full W-2 benefits offered. A Bachelor\'s degree and 2+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Entry level role with at least 2 years of EHS experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Environmental and safety knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS commissioning, PHAs, PSSRs, and MOC for new facilities and equipment.
• Manage multi-media environmental permitting (Air, Water, HazMat) with regulators and consultants.
• Perform hazardous material inventories and MAQ evaluations.
• Maintain air, stormwater, and wastewater permit compliance.
• Direct RCRA hazardous waste storage, inspections, and disposal.
• File regulatory reports (TRI, Tier II, Air, Wastewater).
• Track regulatory shifts and implement required compliance updates.
• Oversee OSHA programs (LOTO, Confined Space, HazCom, Respiratory, Fall Protection).
• Drive incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Manage contractor safety compliance and high-risk work permits.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 EHS management systems.
• Author SOPs, deliver training, and track EHS metrics.
• Lead internal audits and support regulatory inspections.

Skills

EHS

Materials

Manufacturing

Materials Science

OSHA

Wastewater

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Randstad USA in West Haven, CT is seeking an EHS Specialist to support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety programs at a new manufacturing site.

You will focus on environmental permitting, regulatory compliance and EHS system rollout during startup, with standard 8am–4pm hours and full W-2 benefits offered. A Bachelor\'s degree and 2+ years of experience are preferred.