Environmental Health Safety Specialist Job at Sterling Engineering, Palatine, IL

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  • Sterling Engineering
  • Palatine, IL

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

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area,

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