Principal Environmental Specialist

Principal Environmental SpecialistLocation: Ridgefield, NJ (Fully Onsite)Contract Duration: October 26, 2026 – April 23, 2027Employment Type: ContractHourly Pay Rate: $90-$100Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Principal Environmental Specialist to support an EHS compliance realignment project at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Ridgefield, NJ. This role will focus on environmental regulatory compliance, industrial hygiene, occupational health, audit readiness, CAPA, and process improvement.The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of EHS experience, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments. This individual must be able to independently assess compliance requirements, identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and maintain audit-ready documentation.Key ResponsibilitiesReview environmental regulations, permits, SOPs, regulatory filings, inspections, hazardous waste records, chemical inventories, air emissions, and wastewater compliance requirements.Identify compliance gaps, assess regulatory risks, and recommend corrective actions in accordance with EPA, NJDEP, BCUA, OSHA, and applicable local requirements.Review industrial hygiene data and exposure assessments; identify chemical and physical hazards and recommend appropriate monitoring plans and controls.Evaluate requirements for respiratory protection, fit testing, hearing conservation, medical surveillance, and occupational health programs.Support audits, investigations, root-cause analysis, CAPA, and management-of-change activities.Assess proposed changes to processes, equipment, chemicals, and facilities for potential EHS impacts.Organize EHS records and improve compliance tracking and reporting processes.Enhance digital workflows using Microsoft SharePoint, Forms, and Power Automate.Prepare project status updates, communicate significant risks to site leadership, and provide documentation and recommendations for ongoing compliance.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or a related field.10+ years of relevant EHS experience, ideally 12–15 years.Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.Strong knowledge of environmental compliance, including EPA regulations and preferably NJDEP requirements.Experience with environmental permits, hazardous waste management, chemical inventories, air emissions, and wastewater compliance.Knowledge of industrial hygiene, exposure assessments, respiratory protection, noise monitoring, and medical surveillance.Experience with audits, CAPA, root-cause analysis, and change control.Strong technical writing, documentation, risk assessment, and communication skills.Proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, and Power Automate.Ability to work fully onsite in Ridgefield, NJ for the duration of the contract.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing sites operating under GMP requirements.Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential strongly preferred.Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or relevant environmental or safety certification is a plus.Familiarity with Enhesa or similar EHS regulatory compliance systems.Ability to work independently and communicate technical risks and recommendations to site leadership.