Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Job Title – EHS SpecialistLocation – Clark, NJContract Duration – 6+ MonthsOnsite RoleAbout Us:At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 22 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.Position SummaryThe EHS Specialist is responsible for supporting site-wide Environmental, Health & Safety programs with a strong focus on environmental compliance, hazardous/chemical waste management, EHS data analytics, and regulatory reporting. This role partners with facilities, laboratories, manufacturing, and leadership teams to support compliance initiatives, improve safety performance, and drive continuous improvement programs.The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing chemical/hazardous waste programs within manufacturing, industrial, laboratory, or R&D environments and be comfortable working with EHS metrics, dashboards, audits, and environmental permitting activities. Key Responsibilities1. EHS Data Analytics & Reporting (45%)Maintain and analyze EHS metrics including:IncidentsNear missesSafety observationsAuditsTraining recordsEnvironmental metricsDevelop and maintain Excel-based dashboards, pivot tables, charts, and trend analyses.Prepare recurring and ad hoc EHS reports for leadership and corporate teams.Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across EHS systems.Support investigations and root cause analysis through reporting and data visualization. 2. Environmental Compliance & Waste Management (30%)Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state/local environmental regulations.Assist with environmental permitting activities including:Air permitsEmissions trackingEnvironmental recordkeepingCoordinate hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs including:Waste profilesWaste manifestsVendor coordinationDisposal trackingMaintain EHS procedures, forms, work instructions, and compliance documentation.Support EHS inspections, audits, and corrective action tracking.Research regulatory requirements and industry best practices. 3. EHS Training & Communication (15%)Create and update EHS training materials, presentations, and job aids.Support onboarding and refresher safety training programs.Track training completion and provide compliance metrics.Assist with safety campaigns, 5S initiatives, visual management, and employee engagement activities. 4. Continuous Improvement & Special Projects (10%)Participate in EHS continuous improvement initiatives.Support incident investigations and corrective action follow-up.Assist with preparation for corporate and regulatory audits.Support projects related to:Risk reductionExposure controlProcess improvementsDigital EHS tools Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in:Environmental Health & SafetyEnvironmental ScienceIndustrial HygieneEngineeringRelated field(Equivalent experience may be considered.)7–10 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, laboratory, or related environments.Strong experience managing chemical/hazardous waste programs.Knowledge of:OSHA regulationsEPA regulationsEnvironmental permittingWaste management complianceAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills including:Pivot tablesVLOOKUPChartsFormulasExperience with EHS reporting systems and compliance tracking tools.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Project management and multitasking abilities.Must be legally authorized to work in the US on an ongoing basis. Preferred QualificationsProfessional EHS certifications preferred:ASPCSPCIHCHMMExperience in R&D or chemical manufacturing environments.Experience supporting audits and environmental inspections. Core CompetenciesStrong analytical and data-driven mindsetAttention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple prioritiesSelf-motivated and proactiveContinuous improvement mindsetStrong stakeholder collaboration and communication skillsHigh professionalism and integrity Key Hiring FocusThe hiring team is especially interested in candidates with:Hands-on chemical/hazardous waste management experienceEnvironmental compliance and permitting exposureStrong EHS reporting and Excel analytics skillsManufacturing, industrial, or laboratory EHS backgroundAbility to clearly communicate EHS processes and compliance activities during interviews