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Overview:

We are currently hiring an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist for a long term contract in Newport News, VA.

Description:

+ Identifies hazardous workplace conditions and takes preliminary samples and measurements of hazardous forces and toxic substances, removes hazards and/or protects employees by guarding, revising work procedures, and training or requiring use of protective clothing and personal protective equipment.

+ Takes effective steps to ensure that workplace conditions comply with applicable federal and state occupational safety and health standard provisions of any labor agreement, ensuring that all required records are prepared and maintained.

+ Participates in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections and in any procedures that may follow a citation.

+ Investigates, prepares, and forwards as required reports on injuries and fatalities.

+ Conducts safe work procedures training courses.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor of Science Degree in an Occupational Safety, Physical Science, Life Science, etc.

+ (Hiring manager specifically has an interest in chemistry degrees for this work)

+ 2 years of relevant experience.

+ Previous experience with shipbuilding, construction or industrial industry.

+ Previous experience interpreting and enforcing legal standards.

+ Ability to concisely document findings, interpret and enforce legal standards in maritime and construction industry.

+ Ability to work independently in fast paced work environment.

+ Ability to document events into a brief narrative with understanding of causal relationship.

Additional Information:

+ Long term, multi year contract.

+ Pay Rate: $30-$40/hr.

+ Benefits offered.

+ 1 step interview process.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 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.