On-Site EHS Specialist II — Safety & Compliance

Veranova; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Veranova is seeking an EHS Specialist II for our Devens, MA site to develop and implement safety programs that protect employees, contractors, and visitors. You will partner with operations to identify hazards, maintain regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, and foster a strong safety culture.

This on-site role runs 8AM-5PM, Monday–Friday. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, risk assessments, and training on PPE, emergency response, and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, engineering, science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an EHS related position.
• Knowledge of occupational safety regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment methodologies, and safety management systems.
• Experience supporting or managing safety programs, inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and training skills with the ability to influence safe work practices at all levels of the organization.
• Professional safety certification such as ASP, CSP, CHST, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical manufacturing, or regulated industry preferred.
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time while in plant, reaching, handling, twisting, and bending spine at waist if operating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain site safety programs, policies, and initiatives to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• Conduct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations; recommend and implement corrective actions to reduce workplace risks.
• Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, and near-misses to determine root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.
• Manage contractor safety programs, including onboarding, training, and verification of site-specific safety requirements.
• Develop and deliver safety training on topics such as hazard recognition, PPE, emergency response, and safe work practices.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills, response planning, and employee awareness programs.

Skills

Hazard identification

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Communication

Education

Bachelors in safety/related field

Tools

Safety management systems

Job description

Veranova is seeking an EHS Specialist II for our Devens, MA site to develop and implement safety programs that protect employees, contractors, and visitors. You will partner with operations to identify hazards, maintain regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, and foster a strong safety culture.

This on-site role runs 8AM-5PM, Monday–Friday. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, risk assessments, and training on PPE, emergency response, and safe work practices.