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EHS Specialist


Company : Actalent


Location : Montvale, NJ


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The professional is responsible for overseeing the company's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) systems, tools and processes to ensure compliance, efficiency and continuous improvement. This role manages all EHS software platforms, consolidates KPIs, analyzes data trends, and generates reports to support strategic decision making. Additionally, the position leads the corporate EHS training program, manages EHS documentation and procedures, and conducts audits across company sites. The role also provides direct EHS support for office locations in New York and New Jersey, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and corporate standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Administer and maintain corporate EHS tools, systems and software. Ensure data integrity and functionality of the platforms. * Develop improvements to EHS processes and reporting systems. * Consolidate EHS KPIs across the organization. Perform data trending and generate reports for leadership review. * Oversee the company-wide EHS Training Program. Ensure Compliance with regulatory and corporate training requirements. Track EHS training completion metrics. * Manage and maintain corporate EHS documentation, policies and procedures. Coordinate updates and revisions accordingly. * Conduct EHS audits at sites to verify compliance with corporate standards. Support sites on corrective action plans. * Provide EHS support to New Jersey and New York office locations: Risk Assessments, Safe work procedures, Near-Misses and incidents investigations. Coordinate Emergency Response Plans, Drills and awareness campaigns. Manage Contractors and ensure OSHA compliance. Deliver trainings and awareness sessions to office and R&D employees. Apply Corporate EHS Standards, and ensure local regulation compliance. REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in an EH&S related Science or Engineering field. Advanced degree or professional certifications are required. * Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in occupational safety. * Experienced in managing EHS software platforms,documentation control and data analytics. * Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills. * Good communication and training delivery capabilities. * Deep knowledge of safety regulations, word class standards and best practices. * ]Strong auditing and incidents investigation skills. * Ability to work collaboratively across multiple * sites and functions. Work Environment The role involves interacting with manufacturing staff and overseeing day-to-day operations on the floor. The candidate will report directly to a senior director and be involved in various locations, including New York and New Jersey offices. The work setting requires engagement with diverse teams and functions to ensure compliance and operational excellence. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Montvale, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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 Montvale,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: * Hiring diverse talent * Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection * Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes * Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at .