Principal Environmental Specialist

Hired by Matrix, Inc; Ridgefield (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix, Inc. is seeking a Principal Environmental Specialist to lead EHS compliance efforts on a contract, on-site basis in Ridgefield, NJ. The role focuses on EPA/NJDEP regulations, permits, waste management, and regulatory reporting to ensure robust environmental programs.

The candidate will drive audits, CAPA, SOP development, and digital system improvements using SharePoint, Forms, and Power Automate, collaborating with site leadership and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of EPA and NJDEP requirements.
• Experience with permits, chemical management, hazardous waste, and reporting.
• Proficiency in OSHA/Industrial Hygiene concepts and exposure assessments.
• Experience with EHS audits, CAPA and change control processes.
• Ability to prepare regulatory documents and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Review environmental permits, registrations, SOPs, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, NJDEP, and local regulations.
• Evaluate waste management, chemical inventories, wastewater, and emissions data.
• Identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Support Enhesa legal register development and updates.
• Maintain documentation and support audit readiness.

Skills

EPA/NJDEP regulations

EHS compliance

Regulatory reporting

Industrial Hygiene

Audits & CAPA

SOP development

Leadership communication

Tools

Enhesa

SharePoint

Forms

Power Automate

Job description

At-a-Glance

Join a leading technology solutions and compliance consulting services company to advance your career as a Principal Environmental Specialist.

Join a leading technology solutions and compliance consulting services company to advance your career as a Principal Environmental Specialist.

Position Type

• Contract
• On-Site

Required

• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance.
• Expertise in US environmental regulations, particularly EPA and New Jersey DEP requirements.
• Experience with environmental permits, chemical management, hazardous waste, and regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of Industrial Hygiene and OSHA occupational health requirements.
• Experience in workplace exposure assessments and monitoring programs.
• Skills in respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and occupational medical surveillance.
• Experience with EHS audits, root cause analysis, CAPA, and change control.
• Proficiency in SOP development, regulatory documentation, and compliance management systems.
• Ability to produce technical reporting and communicate with site leadership.

Preferred

• 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.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Compliance & Chemical/Waste Management:
  • 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.
• Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health:
  • 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.
• 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.
• 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.