Especialista EHS

Medline-P090; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs across manufacturing environments. You will coordinate regulatory submissions, manage hazardous waste, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and at least 3 years of EHS experience, with strong knowledge of Mexican environmental regulations and NOM-STPS requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in EHS and environmental compliance within manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican federal and state environmental regulations and NOM-STPS requirements.
• Experience with COA Federal and COA Statal submissions, hazardous waste management, environmental permits, and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs, procedures, and controls.
• Coordinate and maintain environmental regulatory compliance activities and required submissions.
• Create, implement, and maintain emergency response plans in coordination with brigades and authorities.
• Conduct environmental and safety inspections, audits, and compliance evaluations.
• Follow up on corrective and preventive actions from inspections, incidents, audits, and risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical/Industrial/Environmental Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs, procedures, and controls in compliance with applicable federal, state, and corporate regulations.

Coordinate and maintain environmental regulatory compliance activities, including:

• Federal & statal COA (Cédula de Operación Anual)
• Environmental permits and operating licenses
• Generator registrations for hazardous and special handling waste
• Preventive Environmental Impact Reports and applicable environmental submissions
• Develop, implement, and maintain Hazardous Waste and Special Handling Waste Management Plans.
• Coordinate hazardous waste management activities, including segregation, storage, labeling, inspections, manifests, and final disposal with authorized vendors.
• Follow up and ensure compliance with environmental reporting requirements and applicable legal obligations.
• Develop and update risk assessments for machinery, equipment, processes, and environmental aspects.
• Evaluate and approve modifications to facilities, machinery, equipment, and processes from an EHS and environmental perspective.
• Create, implement, and maintain emergency response plans in coordination with emergency brigades and government authorities.
• Conduct environmental and safety inspections, audits, and compliance evaluations.
• Follow up on corrective and preventive actions derived from inspections, incidents, audits, and risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors according to regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to environmental performance, waste reduction, sustainability, and EHS compliance.
• Maintain communication with government agencies and support inspections or audits from regulatory authorities and corporate teams.
• Develop and update EHS procedures, work instructions, and environmental documentation.

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in EHS and

environmental compliance within manufacturing environments. Strong knowledge of Mexican federal and state environmental regulations and applicable NOM-STPS requirements.

Experience with:

• COA Federal and COA Statal submissions
• Hazardous waste and special handling waste management
• Environmental permits and legal compliance
• Risk analysis for machinery and equipment
• Environmental impact and preventive reports
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ISO 13485, and FDA requirements preferred.
• Experience managing procedures and interactions with government agencies and environmental authorities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proactive, responsible, and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Competencies:

• Leadership and teamwork
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Legal and regulatory interpretation
• Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Collaborative and customer-focused approach