Startup EHS Specialist for Manufacturing

Actalent; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Actalent in West Haven, CT is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support the launch and long-term operation of a new manufacturing facility. You will help ensure regulatory compliance, develop site EHS programs, and foster a strong safety culture across the organization.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, operations, facilities, and quality teams to implement ISO 14001/45001 concepts, manage permits and hazardous waste, and drive continuous safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• 2–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting and regulatory programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning and startup of new manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate environmental permitting activities (air, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous materials).
• Partner with consultants, regulators, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain EHS procedures, SOPs, training programs, inspections, and documentation.
• Administer environmental permits and hazardous waste programs.
• Support OSHA compliance initiatives (Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, etc.).
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting (TRI, Tier II, air emissions, etc.).
• Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Conduct audits and drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

EHS program development

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

OSHA/EPA regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or related

Job description

Actalent in West Haven, CT is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support the launch and long-term operation of a new manufacturing facility. You will help ensure regulatory compliance, develop site EHS programs, and foster a strong safety culture across the organization.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, operations, facilities, and quality teams to implement ISO 14001/45001 concepts, manage permits and hazardous waste, and drive continuous safety