Site EHS Lead: Manufacturing & R&D Safety

John Galt Staffing; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

John Galt Staffing seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to lead EHS at our Somerville, MA facility. This hands-on role supports Production and R&D, balancing hazard controls with development work and ensuring full site regulatory compliance.

You'll conduct risk assessments, lead RCA investigations, manage SDS databases, and deliver onboarding plus annual training to keep the site in regulatory good standing. Strong collaboration with engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or R&D/lab environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry, EPA, RCRA regulations and IH principles.
• Experience in a construction/industrial environment.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on with collaborating with engineers on equipment modifications and safety upgrades.
• Ability to multitask and follow through with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and hazard reviews for new equipment and processes.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for injuries, equipment damage, chemical spills, and high potential near-misses.
• Manage site chemical inventories and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) databases.
• Oversee satellite accumulation areas, hazardous waste storage areas, and third-party waste disposal manifests.
• Execute site EHS inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage a closed-loop, proactive EHS reporting (Good Catch) process and drive engineering controls.
• Support operational teams with Test Readiness Reviews and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Develop and deliver site EHS onboarding, annual compliance training, and specific site safety courses.

Skills

Risk assessment

Root cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

OH&S knowledge

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

SDS databases

Job description

John Galt Staffing seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to lead EHS at our Somerville, MA facility. This hands-on role supports Production and R&D, balancing hazard controls with development work and ensuring full site regulatory compliance.

You'll conduct risk assessments, lead RCA investigations, manage SDS databases, and deliver onboarding plus annual training to keep the site in regulatory good standing. Strong collaboration with engineers is essential.