Ehs specialist

job summary:
Seeking an EHS Specialist for a high growth chemical manufacturing client in the West Haven, CT area.

The EHS Specialist would be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's Environmental, Health & Safety programs. During the initial startup phase, this position will focus on environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, facility commissioning, and implementation of EHS systems for a new manufacturing site.

Full W-2 benefits offered! Apply now for immediate consideration!


location: West Haven, Connecticut
job type: Permanent
salary: $80,000 - 90,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Lead EHS commissioning, PHAs, PSSRs, and MOC for new facilities and equipment.
• Manage multi-media environmental permitting (Air, Water, HazMat) with regulators and consultants.
• Perform hazardous material inventories and MAQ evaluations.
• Maintain air, stormwater, and wastewater permit compliance.
• Direct RCRA hazardous waste storage, inspections, and disposal.
• File mandatory regulatory reports (TRI, Tier II, Air, Wastewater).
• Track regulatory shifts and implement required compliance updates.
• Oversee key OSHA programs (LOTO, Confined Space, HazCom, Respiratory, Fall Protection).
• Drive incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Manage contractor safety compliance and high-risk work permits.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 EHS management systems.
• Author SOPs, deliver employee/contractor training, and track EHS metrics.
• Lead internal audits and support regulatory inspections.

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qualifications:

• Experience level: Entry Level
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.