EHS Specialist

Manati - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary:

The EHS Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) support to Operations Processing and site-wide functions within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with local and federal regulations corporate standards and industry best practices. The EHS Specialist contributes to a strong safety culture environmental stewardship and continuous improvement across all operational areas.

Functions:

EHS Support

Provide Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) support to Operations Processing and cross-functional teams.
Conduct investigations of accidents incidents near misses and unsafe conditions ensuring timely documentation and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Actively participate in regulatory agency client and corporate audits maintaining continuous audit readiness.

Environmental Support

Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and corporate standards.
Oversee raw and potable water systems to ensure operational integrity and regulatory compliance.
Prepare monitor and track environmental permits regulatory reports inspections and audit responses.

Safety Support

Conduct equipment facility and process safety reviews to ensure safe operations and compliance with internal standards.
Coordinate and ensure completion of Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews.
Develop and implement safety programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Machine Guarding and Electrical Safety.
Conduct detailed analysis of documentation including Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) employee certifications and other safety-related records.
Review and validate compliance requirements for the granting of Work Permits during shutdown activities.
Ensure that all documentation aligns with company EHS standards regulatory frameworks and industry best practices.
Collaborate with EHS staff and contractors to identify gaps inconsistencies or risks in submitted documentation.

EHS Program Development & Implementation

Develop implement and maintain EHS programs including:
Safety Programs: Industrial Hygiene PPE LOTO Machine Guarding Electrical Safety Risk Assessments Emergency Response Respiratory Protection Noise and Air Sampling.
Environmental Programs: Air emissions water systems and waste management.
Develop audit protocols audit programs procedures and best practices to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Industrial Hygiene

Execute industrial hygiene services including air and noise monitoring surveys.
Perform data gathering sampling and assessments across multiple areas of the manufacturing site.
Generate detailed Industrial Hygiene reports including methodologies results conclusions and recommendations.

Education:

Bachelors degree in Industrial Hygiene Environmental Health or related area.
Masters degree in Industrial Hygiene ispreferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of experience andKnowledge in EHS regulations.
Experience in medical devicesor pharmaceutical environment.

Skills:

Ability to provide Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) support to manufacturing and operations teams.
Experience conducting accident incident near-miss and unsafe condition investigations including implementation of corrective actions.
Experience supporting regulatory corporate and client audits ensuring audit readiness and effective inspection responses.
Knowledge of hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs and environmental compliance requirements.
Ability to oversee environmental systems including raw and potable water permits and regulatory reporting.
Experience performing safety risk assessments equipment and facility reviews and pre-start safety evaluations.
Proven capability to develop and implement EHS programs (Industrial Hygiene PPE LOTO Machine Guarding Electrical Safety Emergency Response).
Hands-on experience executing industrial hygiene monitoring (air and noise) and generating technical assessment reports.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Proficiency in the English language.

Work Methodology:

100% Onsite
Administrative Shift Monday to Friday and able to support non standard shifts or projects based on customer needs
Full Time Opportunity (30-40 hrs. per week)
3 months of 1st contract renewed each 3 to 6 months - Long term opportunity
Professional services contract with potential extension based on performance and budget

Required Experience:

Summary:The EHS Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) support to Operations Processing and site-wide functions within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with local and federal regulations corporate standards ...

Provide Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) support to Operations Processing and cross-functional teams.
Conduct investigations of accidents incidents near misses and unsafe conditions ensuring timely documentation and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Actively participate in regulatory agency client and corporate audits maintaining continuous audit readiness.