Specialist, Environmental, Health And Safety - Individual Contributor

Specialist, Environmental, Health and Safety

JobDescription:

EH&S Specialist - We are looking for a stand-out EHS Specialist who will be focused on providing technical support and EHS leadership to the site. You will be seen as a subject matter expert (SME) and a key contributor to the EHS strategy. This role mentors and support the site to ensure the delivery of EHS strategy and processes that meet business needs.

What you will do:

• Maintenance of EHS management system in line with internal and regulatory requirements ensuring procedures and other documents are kept up to date
• Preparation and delivery of training including induction and job-specific EHS topics
• Conducts regular EHS inspections and audits to monitor the effectiveness of the EHS management system and highlight any areas for attention/action
• Preparation of EHS reports/metrics for both internal and external stakeholders
• Leads the Emergency Response program ensuring the procedures, resources and training are in place to deal with all likely emergency scenarios on site
• Ensures a robust EHS incident investigation process is in place.
• Monitors incident trends identifying areas requiring action.
• Leads investigations as necessary
• Assesses the EHS impact of proposed changes to plant, process, equipment etc. and identifies actions to ensure compliance and risk control
• Ensures effective risk assessment and risk reduction programs are in place for the site
• Monitors EHS legislation ensuring site compliance with current and future requirements as necessary
• Maintains waste management requirements and environmental monitoring programs in line with DEP and EPA regulations
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste activities, ensuring documentation.
• Leads EHS projects on site Mahwah Campus and supports cross-functional teams
• Collaborates with site leadership to ensure alignment on priority EHS issues and plans to address same
• Promotes and supports a culture of accountability and collaboration in relation to safety and environmental performance and expectations
• Conduct regular site tours to address safety risks.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in EHS Management or equivalent (Mechanic, Engineering, EHS).
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years in EH&S experience, in manufacturing settings, with a focus on Risk Assessment, SARA Title III, OSHA Compliance, and Emergency Response.
• Familiar with ISO 45001 requirements and implementation
• Proven stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels
• Preferred Certifications: First Aid, CPR, 24-hour Hazardous Materials Technician, 8-hour Incident Command, and medical clearance to wear a respirator.
• Familiar with Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Risk Control, Root Cause Analysis, and Process Safety Management.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills
• Expert technical decision maker
• No supervisor responsibilities but may deputize for the leader in their absence
• Champions breakthrough solutions that support our mission, strategy and goals of Stryker
• Shows agility and flexibility in responding to new or rapidly changing situations.
• Increases business impact by building collaborative networks internally and externally.
• Builds positive relationships and a sense of team work by communicating and reinforcing openness and consistency in meeting commitments.
• Actively encourages sharing talent, knowledge and expertise to achieve the best possible results.
• Holds people accountable for having a sound rationale and framework for taking action.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mahwah, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mahwah,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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 actalentservices.com.