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Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Florida Job Description We are seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to support, develop, and enhance EHS compliance and risk management processes. This role involves driving understanding and engagement to improve EHS performance and integrating EHS into daily operations. The EHS Specialist will also execute EHS compliance programs and support the development and implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs, tools, and standards. Responsibilities + Support the development and execution of EHS compliance programs. + Develop and enhance EHS compliance and risk management processes. + Train and communicate to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. + Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders for compliance achievement. + Conduct investigations to prevent occupational diseases and industrial health hazards. + Promote EHS awareness through effective employee communication and participation. + Serve as a key point of contact for safety and environmental issues. + Support regulated waste management, including consolidation and inspections. + Conduct compliance tasks such as storm water sampling, waste inspections, and life safety audits. + Execute compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements. + Support and conduct EHS audits, develop action plans, and implement countermeasures. + Perform risk assessments related to jobs and equipment. + Maintain accurate metrics for reporting to onsite management teams and corporate reporting systems. + Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures. + Establish and manage the safety committee. + Drive continual improvement efforts to reduce safety and environmental risk. + Support site meetings, safety committees, and floor inspections. Essential Skills + Bachelor's degree or higher in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field. + 1+ years' experience in EHS support, particularly in warehousing. + Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910. + Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel professionally. + Experience maintaining confidentiality in security and personnel matters. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Knowledge of EHS regulations. + Experience in a manufacturing plant. + Risk assessment capabilities. Work Environment The role requires the ability to lift up to 49 pounds and stand/walk for up to 10 hours. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 3pm to 11pm. Candidates must be willing to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, and/or weekends, and be able to travel to French Guiana for two weeks at a time. The position requires the ability to obtain a yellow fever vaccine. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Merritt Island, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 Merritt Island,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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.

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Contract work, Temporary work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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