Environmental Health Safety Specialist

United Pharma; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pharma seeks an experienced Principal Environmental Specialist (EHS) to lead a six-month compliance improvement project at a pharmaceutical facility in Ridgefield, NJ. You will review and enhance environmental programs, regulatory reporting, and EHS management processes to strengthen site compliance and reduce risk.

You will identify gaps, propose corrective actions, and collaborate with site leadership and cross-functional teams to implement robust, auditable solutions across permits,

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of US EPA and NJ DEP requirements.
• Experience reviewing environmental permits, registrations, and reporting.
• Experience with EHS audits, CAPA, and change control.

Responsibilities

• Review environmental permits, SOPs, registrations, and reporting to ensure EPA/NJ regulations alignment.
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions; support Enhesa register updates.
• Review compliance calendars, inspections, and training obligations.
• Review industrial hygiene assessments and exposure-monitoring data.
• Evaluate workplace exposure to chemicals, noise, and particulates.
• Develop recommendations for exposure-monitoring programs and controls.
• Support respiratory protection, fit testing, and medical surveillance requirements.
• Collaborate with IH and occupational health teams to implement controls.

Skills

EHS compliance

Audits & CAPA

Regulatory documentation

Industrial Hygiene

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related

Tools

SharePoint

Power Automate

Microsoft Forms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Environmental Specialist (EHS) to support a six-month Environmental, Health & Safety compliance improvement project at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Ridgefield, New Jersey.

The selected professional will be responsible for reviewing and improving environmental compliance programs, industrial hygiene practices, regulatory documentation, and EHS management processes. The role requires a hands-on, technically strong professional who can work independently, identify compliance gaps, recommend corrective actions, and collaborate with site leadership and cross- functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review environmental permits, SOPs, registrations, and regulatory reporting requirements. -Ensure alignment with applicable EPA, NJDEP, BCUA/local, and other environmental regulations. Evaluate waste management practices, chemical inventories, wastewater, emissions, and reporting data.
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions. -Support the development and implementation of the Enhesa legal register.
• Review compliance calendars, inspections, training requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• -Review existing industrial hygiene assessments and exposure-monitoring data.
• -Evaluate workplace exposure to chemicals, vapors, powders, particulates, noise, and other occupational hazards.
• -Develop recommendations for exposure-monitoring programs.
• -Support respiratory protection, fit testing, hearing conservation, and medical surveillance requirements.
• -Collaborate with Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health teams to identify appropriate controls and corrective actions.

3. Audits, CAPA & Change Control

• -Review EHS-related audit findings and compliance gaps.
• -Conduct root cause assessments and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• -Support audit finding closure, including documentation and effectiveness verification.
• -Assess EHS impacts associated with new or modified equipment, processes, chemicals, and facility changes.
• -Identify regulatory, environmental, and occupational health risks before implementation.

4. EHS Documentation, Digital Systems & Reporting

• -Review, update, and organize EHS documentation to ensure audit readiness.
• -Support improvements to Microsoft Forms, SharePoint Lists, and Power Automate workflows. -Improve tracking of inspections, CAPAs, compliance tasks, training, and occupational surveillance.
• -Prepare monthly project status reports covering completed activities, open issues, upcoming obligations, and significant risks.
• -Develop clear documentation and handover materials to support long-term maintenance of EHS compliance programs.

Required Technical Expertise

• -Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge and practical experience in:
• -Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance.
• -US environmental regulations, particularly EPA and New Jersey DEP requirements.
• -Environmental permits, chemical management, hazardous waste, and regulatory reporting.
• -Industrial Hygiene and OSHA occupational health requirements.
• -Workplace exposure assessments and monitoring programs.
• -Respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and occupational medical surveillance.
• -EHS audits, root cause analysis, CAPA, and change control.
• -SOP development, regulatory documentation, and compliance management systems.
• -Technical reporting and communication with site leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• -Previous EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• -Experience implementing or maintaining environmental legal registers, including Enhesa.
• -Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint, Forms, and Power Automate.
• -Experience improving EHS workflows and digital compliance tracking.
• -Ability to independently manage complex technical compliance activities.
• -Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

The selected specialist will contribute to four major project deliverables:

• -Environmental Compliance Review: Assessment of environmental permits, SOPs, chemical/waste management practices, and regulatory obligations.
• -Industrial Hygiene Assessment: Review of exposure data, monitoring requirements, and occupational surveillance programs.
• -Audit & CAPA Improvements: Documention and resolution of assigned audit findings, corrective actions, and EHS-related change assessments.
• -Documentation & Handover: Updated compliance records, digital workflow improvements, monthly progress reports, and final handover documentation.