Environmental Health & Safety Associate

Environmental Health & Safety Associate  

Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Associate to join our Florham Park, NJ team.

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Associate is responsible for supporting and implementing workplace health, safety, and environmental programs at client sites. This role combines hands-on safety inspection and compliance activities with specialized support in Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring and regulatory documentation. The EHS Associate will engage with internal and external clients, assess potential hazards, maintain regulatory documentation, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the client’s safety management systems.

Triumvirate Environmental provides leading organizations in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors with diverse services and expertise to assist them with compliance management. At Triumvirate Environmental, we strive to WOW both our employees and our customers. Our unique culture fosters growth, development, education, and creativity.

This position reports to an EHS Manager. This role is embedded at a client site in Rahway, NJ.

Responsibilities:

Workplace Safety & Compliance

• Conduct workplace safety inspections following defined procedures, evaluating the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, protective eyewear, and hardhats, in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Participate in safety inspections and examinations of machinery and equipment, including lifting devices, machine guards, and scaffolding.
• Identify and measure potential accident and health hazards (e.g., toxic vapors, mold, explosive gases) using calibrated scientific equipment or sample collection per standard operating procedures.
• Recommend and implement control measures and updates to SOPs, such as improvements to ventilation systems or engineered control systems (e.g., fume hoods).
• Assist in accident and injury investigations to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed reports, including accident, ergonomic, and hazard assessment reports, ensuring compliance with OSHA recordkeeping requirements.
• Conduct routine EHS training sessions such as new employee orientation, hazard communication, and fork truck operation.
• Support hazardous and regulated medical waste programs through handling, inspection, preparation of waste shipments, and maintaining accurate records.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) & Chemical Safety Management

• Classify, author, and distribute Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in accordance with GHS (Globally Harmonized System) and OSHA Hazard Communication regulations.
• Maintain and update regulatory and compositional data from raw material suppliers, contract blenders, and internal business partners.
• Ensure accurate system classification and labeling information for materials.
• Enter and maintain hazard assessment and regulatory data in product compliance and SDS authoring systems.
• Review and update vendor MSDS/SDS and chemical hazard lists; ensure proper filing of updated or obsolete documents.
• Respond to customer and internal requests for SDS information and documentation support.
• Perform process checks to ensure SDS are being filed, updated, and maintained accurately and on schedule.

Program Development & Communication

• Assist in developing and updating environmental and occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Communicate with client personnel regarding environmental health and safety concerns, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders (including TOX, ECOTOX, and DG teams) to support regulatory and chemical compliance objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in EHS, chemical safety, or SDS authoring preferred.
• Familiarity with GHS and OSHA Hazard Communication standards required.
• Experience with SAP or SDS authoring systems highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and data management.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Ability to engage effectively with employees and clients at all levels.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without future sponsorship.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation.
• Must consent to a Motor Vehicle Record screening, background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen (inclusive of THC).
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours (Monday through Friday).
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior relevant industry experience
• Active HAZWOPER 24 or 40 hour certification

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Besides Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, we contribute to a 401k, offer a generous tuition reimbursement program, TONS of safety training for some positions with opportunities for external trainings and certifications, Mentorship & Career Succession Planning, Relocation Opportunities, Auto/Home insurance discounts, pet assistance discount plans, discounted movie passes & more!

To learn more about our business, culture, and the exciting work that we are doing in the industry, find us on LinkedIn, Instagram (@triumvirateenvironmental), or our website!

Triumvirate Environmental is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Triumvirate does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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