Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Duration: 06 Months Contract Location: Bohemia NYPayrate Range: $35- $40/hour on W2; (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Summary: This position supports site leadership through the improvement and maintenance of safety and environmental programs, creation and implementation of EHS training, completion of root cause investigations, inspections, and execution of special projects, as assigned, all focused towards the goal of regulatory compliance and risk reduction. Role &

Responsibilities: Ensure permits are current and files are up to date with regulatory bodies Monitoring, reporting, ensure compliance with hazardous waste requirements Review new processes, products, and chemicals for environmental compliance and risk reduction Align internal policy/procedure to changes in existing regulation Support external/internal audits and inspections and follow up of corrective actions Create and implement EHS training Work with employees from other functional areas to inspect the workplace to identify environmental, health and safety hazards and take actions to correct and prevent them. Investigate incidents and ensures all appropriate reports are prepared in a timely manner and maintained according to internal procedure and government regulations. Support emergency procedure implementation and ensure emergency teams are prepared for potential incidents. Support industrial hygiene monitoring Ensure appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, safety, and security hazards exist. Requirement Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science or related technical field, or equivalent work experience.1-3 years of experience in EHS preferably in a manufacturing environment. Experience with EPA and local environmental regulations. Experience in training Strong computer skills in Microsoft Project, Word, Power Point, Excel Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and training skills

Working Conditions: Working conditions are normal for a light manufacturing environment. Must be able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods. Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis. Able to perform general office administrative activities and light maintenance activities: copying, filing, delivery, using the telephone, climbing a ladder, using basic hand tools. If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at or 610-735-7195.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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