• Ehs Specialist

    Actalent (Lexington, KY)


    Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer to assist with the implementation of EHS policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures. This role involves identifying location-specific requirements and participating in the development of related programs and policies. The EHS Engineer will also be responsible for developing training programs and conducting training to comply with regulatory corporate EHS initiatives.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist with the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures.

    + Identify location-specific requirements for each area and participate in the development of related programs and policies.

    + Assist in developing training programs and conduct training to comply with regulatory corporate EHS initiatives.

    + Supervise the incident/accident investigation process including root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are completed.

    + Conduct environment, health, and safety audits and risk assessments.

    + Participate in external EHS compliance audits and loss prevention audits.

    + Coordinate the completion of all corrective actions with site personnel resulting from risk assessments, compliance audits, or loss prevention audits.

    + Liaise with facilities maintenance and property management personnel to ensure appropriate fire and life safety controls are in place and maintained.

    + Oversee and implement permitting requirements for air, water, and land jurisdictional requirements.

    + Serve as a site contact point for government inquiries relating to EHS.

    Essential Skills

    + Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

    + Health and Safety

    + Engineering

    + Lockout/Tag out procedures

    + Root cause analysis

    + Safety and corrective action plans

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in a related field

    + 1-2+ years of experience in an EHS role

    + Knowledge of Health and Safety engineering processes/practices

    + Machinery Safety

    Work Environment

    Work in a manufacturing environment that includes fabrication, assembly, and painting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 7 pm. Enjoy the opportunity to work for a globally recognized company with a possibility of transitioning to a full-time role. The current team size is around four members, including a manager.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.