Environmental Health Safety Specialist

ERM is hiring motivated, hands‑on Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support our key technology client onsite in Albany, NY . This is a full‑time role with a duration of 5 months . RESPONSIBILITIES Observe mechanical installation and commissioning activities, identifying and communicating potential compliance gaps, hazards, and solutions. Perform compliance and system audits to assess project compliance with applicable EHS regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems. Review, evaluate, and sign off Safety Review Board and Permit to Work forms. Verify all Drager's and PPE is being correctly utilized, and shark cages are organized and secure with required supplies. Be the voice of the engineers and technicians for safety needs. Escalate issues and provide improvement ideas and feedback to client on a weekly basis. Support our client’s desire to improve safety performance by providing field coaching and targeted EHS assessments. Correct and track issues until closed. Identify follow‑up corrective actions to close audit findings. Maintain accurate records and analyze data in Excel; utilize Outlook and Teams for communication, calendar management, and scheduling meetings. Support and attend Safety Committee Meetings and Safety Walks as needed. Support Emergency Action Plan and drill as scheduled. Upon request by client EHS personnel, assist with near miss/incident investigation process. REQUIREMENTS Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred. Degree in the EHS field is a plus. 1-3 years of experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety and mechanical installation and commissioning. OSHA 30‑hour Construction training is a plus Understand and implement OSHA requirements, standard operating procedures, health and safety plans, job hazard analysis, emergency response plans, risk assessment processes, behavioral safety programs, and contractor safety management. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams programs. Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting processes. Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports. Familiarity with manufacturing safety requirements, waste management (hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, electronic), environmental reporting (HMBPs), and chemical safety requirements. Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Position requires the use of a cleanroom gown/suit as a part of the standard protective gear in controlled environments. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr