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Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Job Description

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist will play a critical role in supporting, developing, and enhancing EHS compliance and risk management processes. This position focuses on driving understanding and engagement to improve EHS performance within the organization. The EHS Specialist will execute compliance programs, facilitate training, and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards.

Responsibilities

+ Support the development and implementation of EHS programs, tools, and standards in alignment with global EHS policies.

+ Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to achieve compliance and best practices.

+ Conduct investigations of working conditions to prevent occupational diseases and industrial health hazards.

+ Promote EHS awareness through effective employee communication and participation.

+ Serve as the key point of contact for safety and environmental issues.

+ Support regulated waste management, including consolidation and inspections.

+ Conduct compliance tasks such as storm water sampling, waste inspections, chemical inventory, and life safety audits.

+ Execute compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements.

+ Support and conduct EHS audits, develop action plans, and implement countermeasures effectively.

+ Perform risk assessments and Job Hazard Analysis for new processes and equipment.

+ Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for reporting.

+ Recommend risk mitigation measures, including ergonomics.

+ Establish and manage the safety committee.

+ Drive continual improvement efforts to reduce site safety and environmental risk.

+ Support site stand-up meetings, safety committees, and floor inspections.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field, or relevant experience.

+ 1+ years’ experience in EHS support, particularly in warehousing.

+ Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.

+ Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity.

+ Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and personnel issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in health and safety within a manufacturing plant.

+ Knowledge of EHS regulations and risk assessment techniques.

Work Environment

The role is based in Kirkland and requires flexibility to work any shift, including days, nights, and weekends. The work schedule involves 4-day, 10-hour shifts, with one role on Back Half Days (6am – 4:30pm) and another on Back Half Nights (4pm to 2:30am). Candidates must be able to lift up to 49 pounds and stand or walk for up to 10 hours.

Job Type & Location

This is an onsite position based out of Kirkland, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 Kirkland,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.