Job Description

Environmental & Safety Specialist (Contract)

📍 Palatine, IL | ⚙️ Electrical Manufacturing | 💵 $45–$52/hr

We’re supporting a global electrical manufacturer looking for a highly experienced Environmental & Safety Specialist to step in and lead EHS initiatives at their Palatine facility. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned professional who’s confident operating independently, driving compliance, and elevating safety performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role is a contract assignment with the possibility of conversion based on business needs and performance—perfect for someone who enjoys impactful project work and bringing expertise to a critical function.

What You’ll Take Ownership Of

• Managing and executing all environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, etc.)
• Performing audits, inspections, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate hazards
• Leading incident investigations and root cause analyses, and implementing preventive solutions
• Overseeing environmental permits, reporting, and regulatory documentation
• Serving as the facility’s EHS subject-matter expert and primary contact for regulatory agencies
• Driving safety training, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing hazardous waste, air/water quality programs, and emergency response procedures
• Tracking and reporting key safety metrics to support data-driven decision-making

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of hands-on EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting; electrical manufacturing is a plus
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to implement programs that reduce risk and improve safety performance
• Confident communicator who can influence, train, and partner across all levels
• Relevant certifications (CSP, CHMM, CIH) are highly valued

✅ Why This Contract Role Appeals to Experienced Specialists

• High-impact opportunity with autonomy and visibility
• Ability to step in as the go-to EHS expert
• Work with a global, well-established organization
• Option for future conversion, but no long-term commitment required upfront

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