Environmental Health And Safety Speciailist - Florida

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Florida Job Description
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist supports, develops, and enhances EHS compliance and risk management processes for a dynamic operation connected to a low Earth orbit satellite system. This role focuses on driving understanding, engagement, and continuous improvement in EHS performance across the portfolio, influencing business unit leadership, and integrating EHS into daily operations. The EHS Specialist develops and executes EHS compliance programs, implements tools and standards aligned with global EHS policies, and ensures that environmental, health, and safety requirements are effectively communicated and embedded in the organization.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of EHS compliance programs aligned with global EHS policies and standards.
- Develop, communicate, and deliver EHS training to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
- Conduct investigations of working conditions to prevent occupational diseases and industrial health hazards.
- Promote EHS awareness throughout the organization through effective communication and employee participation.
- Serve as a key point of contact for safety and environmental issues, providing guidance and support to stakeholders.
- Support regulated waste management activities, including consolidation, inspections, and proper handling.
- Perform compliance tasks such as stormwater sampling, waste inspections, chemical inventory management, and life safety audits.
- Execute compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements, ensuring adherence at all times.
- Support and conduct EHS audits, develop action plans to address findings, and implement countermeasures promptly and effectively.
- Perform risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) for new processes and equipment to identify and control hazards.
- Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly EHS metrics for reporting to onsite management and corporate reporting systems.
- Support management efforts to ensure compliance with corporate programs and applicable federal and state laws.
- Recommend and support appropriate risk mitigation measures, including ergonomic improvements.
- Establish and manage the safety committee to drive engagement and continuous improvement in safety performance.
- Drive continual improvement initiatives to reduce site safety and environmental risks.
- Support site stand-up meetings, safety committee activities, and floor inspections to reinforce EHS expectations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to identify best-in-class methods for achieving EHS compliance.
- Assist in integrating EHS considerations into daily operations and business decision-making.
- Work flexible shifts and adapt to changing operational needs, including nights and weekends as required.
- Travel to international sites as needed to support onsite EHS activities and compliance.
Essential Skills
- Experience in environmental health and safety (EHS), with exposure to manufacturing plant or warehousing environments.
- 1+ years of experience in EHS support, particularly in warehousing operations.
- Knowledge of EHS regulations and risk assessment methodologies.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
- Ability to conduct risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses for new processes and equipment.
- Ability to conduct investigations of working conditions to prevent occupational diseases and industrial health hazards.
- Experience supporting regulated waste management, including consolidation and inspections.
- Experience performing compliance tasks such as stormwater sampling, waste inspections, chemical inventories, and life safety audits.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional setting.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and personnel issues.
- Strong communication skills to promote EHS awareness and deliver training effectively.
- Ability to develop and maintain accurate EHS metrics and reports.
- Capability to recommend and support risk mitigation measures, including ergonomic improvements.
- Willingness and ability to work any shift based on business needs, including days, nights, and weekends.
- Ability to lift up to 49 pounds and stand or walk for up to 10 hours.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or higher in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field, or relevant equivalent experience.
- Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment.
- Experience supporting EHS programs in warehouse operations.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to support EHS compliance.
- Experience establishing and managing safety committees.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives in safety and environmental performance.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, operational environment connected to advanced technologies such as low Earth orbit satellite systems.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally for up to two weeks at a time, including to French Guiana.
Work Environment
This role operates within a manufacturing and warehousing environment that supports advanced technology operations. The position requires the ability to lift up to 49 pounds and to stand or walk for up to 10 hours, reflecting a physically active work setting. The primary schedule is Monday through Friday on a second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with the expectation of flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends based on business needs. The role involves regular onsite presence, participation in floor inspections, and engagement in stand-up meetings and safety committee activities. The position also requires periodic travel to be onsite in French Guiana for up to two weeks at a time to support EHS activities. The work environment emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, with regular use of standard office technologies such as Microsoft Word and Excel alongside industrial and EHS-related tools and equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Merritt Island, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Merritt Island, FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Merritt Island,FL. About Actalent

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