Environmental Health & Safety Lead

DCS Corporation; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k plan

ESOP participation

PTO

Education reimbursement

Work-life balance programs

Parental leave

Job summary

DCS Corporation is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Officer to oversee 19 facilities, implement safety culture, manage budgets, and coordinate regulatory compliance. The role focuses on policy development, audits, training, and vendor liaison to mitigate workplace hazards.

The candidate will lead safety programs, ensure OSHA compliance, and deliver EHS training across all sites, including annual facility audits and quarterly Safety Committee activities.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to customer requirements.
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years in environmental science/health, environmental engineering, safety, natural sciences, chemistry, or related field.
• Certifications: Associate Safety Professional, CSP, OHST or similar.
• Hazardous Waste Generator Training.
• Ability to read and understand building plans.
• Strong presentation and reporting to executive leadership.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite/SharePoint/Deltek for reports and logs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of DOT shipping requirements and hazardous waste manifests.
• Proven training delivery skills for EHS programs.
• 40 Hour Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety programs to ensure OSHA compliance across facilities.
• Draft, implement, and enforce EHS policies and documentation.
• Administer fire safety, health, and safety records.
• Conduct annual EHS audits of facilities.
• Coordinate corrective actions with management and staff.
• Lead Safety Committee meetings and Crisis Management Team activities.
• Provide EHS training and updates via LMS and communications.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and environmental permits as needed.
• Track incidents and report findings to Safety Committee.
• Collaborate with HR and Legal on safety incidents.

Skills

US Citizenship

Policy development

Audits & compliance

Training delivery

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal communication

MS Office / SharePoint

Hazardous materials handling

DOT shipping knowledge

Travel readiness

Certifications: CSP/OHST/ASSP

Hazardous Waste Training

IATA shipping

HAZCOM Training

RSO Training

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/health/environmental engineering/safety/chemistry/related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Deltek

Job description

DCS Corporation is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Officer to oversee 19 facilities, implement safety culture, manage budgets, and coordinate regulatory compliance. The role focuses on policy development, audits, training, and vendor liaison to mitigate workplace hazards.

The candidate will lead safety programs, ensure OSHA compliance, and deliver EHS training across all sites, including annual facility audits and quarterly Safety Committee activities.