Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

• Primary Site (75%): 50 Apple Hill Drive, Tewksbury, MA
• Secondary Site (25%): 350 Lowell Street, Andover, MA
• Travel: Structured dedicated days at each site; flexibility required based on site priorities
• The EH&S Specialist will support environmental, health, and safety programs across engineering and manufacturing operations at both the Tewksbury and Andover sites.
• This role will have increased focus on environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, and sustainability initiatives, while also supporting broader safety and industrial hygiene programs.
• The ideal candidate brings a strong working knowledge of EH&S principles, experience with hazardous waste handling and inspections, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and leadership teams.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage and improve EH&S programs (Job Hazard Analyses, PPE assessments, RIDII, ergonomics, contractor safety, etc.).
• Conduct EHS inspections, noise and ventilation surveys, respirator fit testing, and industrial hygiene sampling.
• Manage hazardous and universal waste accumulation areas, including labeling, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Support environmental compliance reporting activities.
• Lead environmental initiatives aligned with corporate sustainability goals and share best practices between Andover and Tewksbury.
• Lead or support root cause investigations for safety concerns and incidents.
• Track corrective actions and contribute to injury reduction and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and deliver EH&S training to employees and contractors.
• Support behavioral-based safety programs and site emergency response efforts.
• Perform ergonomic assessments (industrial and office settings).
• Interpret OSHA, NIOSH, and ANSI standards to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Analyze safety performance metrics to identify trends and drive improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (EHS-related field ideal) 1–2 years of relevant EH&S experience required Experience with hazardous waste management, including Hazard Communication training, waste handling, labeling, and inspections.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance reporting processes.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and ANSI standards.
• Practical Application of safety and industrial hygiene principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering EH&S training.
• Familiarity with EH&S databases or reporting systems.
• Experience supporting sustainability initiatives.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

About our Company: –
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer” and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.”
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.