Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Why Mile High Labs

Join a global ingredient manufacturer built on compliance quality and safetygrounded in scientific rigor.

Mile High Labs supports leading brands worldwide with dependable cannabinoid and functional ingredients produced in highly regulated manufacturing environments. Our teams collaborate across science operations and commercial functions to deliver consistent compliant solutions as global regulatory expectations continue to evolve. We value thoughtful expertise accountability and people who take pride in building products and systems others can trust.

The EHS Specialist owns EHS programs at Mile High Labs - from OSHA compliance hazardous waste management and environmental permitting while building a safety-first culture that lives in daily operations this role is both a technical authority and an organizational leader responsible for protecting our people our license to operate and our reputation as a trusted global ingredient supplier.

Compensation:Salary $85000.00 - $110000.00 Comprehensive Benefits Package Medical Dental Vision FSA Benefits 401K and Paid Time Off (PTO) * A great team environment * Entrepreneurial environment * Diverse and inclusive workplace where we all learn from each other * Ongoing training development and support for a career in the CBD/Cannabinoid industry.

Program Management & Regulatory Compliance:

• Implement manage and continuously improve EHS programs aligned with OSHA CDPHE DOT NFPA IFC and other applicable standards
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies managing all communications inspections and submissions
• Maintain MHLs environmental permits including Air Hazardous Waste (Large Quantity Generator) and Stormwater (No Exposure)
• Submit annual OSHA injury and illness data (Form 300A) via the Injury Tracking Application by the March 1 deadline
  

Safety Culture & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Participate in daily operations meetings to review safety events address EHS matters and integrate safety priorities into day-to-day workflows
• Build relationships across departments to ensure EHS requirements are consistently understood and met
• Champion industrial hygiene practices including noise monitoring and flammable vapor monitoring
• Develop deliver and document comprehensive EHS training programs for all employees
  

Risk Management and Incident Response:

• Conduct regular risk assessments facility inspections and compliance audits across all EHS program areas
• Identify compliance gaps and develop targeted corrective action plans
• Lead thorough investigations of all EHS incidents determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Develop maintain and regularly exercise emergency response plans covering hazardous materials flammable solvent exposures and site evacuations
  

Hazardous Waste & Workers Compensation

• Oversee the full hazardous waste management program including waste profiling audits and regulatory communications
• Administer the Workers Compensation program including injury investigation claims management and OSHA 300 recordkeeping
• Develop and enforce strategies for injury prevention and PPE compliance
  

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain all required EHS records including air permits SDS LOTO documentation hazard assessments HAZCOM respirator fit tests forklift certifications confined space permits and DOT Hazmat certifications
• Track tabulate and report EHS performance metrics to leadership on a regular cadence
• Manage EHS change control procedures in Veeva
  

Inspection Coordination and Compliance Assurance:

• Coordinate with internal and external inspections and assist in regulatory agency inspections.
• Ensure compliance gaps are identified and action plans are developed to mitigate deficiencies.
  

Continuous Improvement in EH&S Practices:

• Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in industrial hygiene environmental health and safety management.
• Continually enhance EH&S performance aligning with industry standards and best practices.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements/Certification Requirements

• Bachelors degree in science Environmental Health Environmental Engineering Business or related field is required.
• Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• OSHA certification or similar health and safety qualifications.

Knowledge Skills Abilities/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in GMP pharmaceutical chemical or food manufacturing environments
• Direct experience managing flammable solvent hazards and working in Class I Division 1 and Division 2 classified electrical environments per NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 30
• Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks (OSHA CDPHE DOT NFPA IFC) with the ability to translate requirements into practical operational practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including risk-based analysis cost-benefit assessments and compliance gap identification
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations CAPA development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills; comfortable engaging with both frontline employees and senior leadership
• Skilled at building cross-functional relationships and gaining leadership buy-in on EHS priorities
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Teams Outlook) Veeva and incident/CAPA management tools

Equal Opportunity
MHL is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. We also comply with Colorado law which prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employees or applicants for employment based on disability race (including hair texture hair type or protective hairstyles commonly or historically associated with race (e.g. braids locs twists tight coils or curls cornrows bantu knots afros and headwraps)) color creed sex (including pregnancy) religion age (over 40) national origin sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry state National Guard status civil air patrol status and lawful activities during nonworking hours. The Agency also does not discriminate against qualified applicants because they did not apply through a private employment agency. MHL generally does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment solely because they are married to a co-worker. However exceptions exist where for example one employee exercises supervisory authority over audits or has access to the Agencys confidential information about the other. MHL will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon these characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.