Construction EHS Specialist - Biotech Projects

FITS LLC; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on high-impact capital projects

Career growth across FITS network

Job summary

FITS is hiring an EHS Officer to support the capital projects team at a leading biotechnology manufacturer in Puerto Rico. You will be the safety expert on an active construction site, ensuring contractors follow the EHS program and onboarding new personnel.

You will perform daily field inspections, prepare JHAs, and help keep high‑risk work safe. The role requires OSHA 30 certification, bilingual English/Spanish, and experience with construction safety on pharma/biotech sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field, or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• OSHA 30-hour certification, General or Construction Industry.
• Shift: Administrative, as needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).

Responsibilities

• Lead field inspections to verify contractor compliance on high‑risk activities (excavation, scaffolding, cranes, LOTO, hot work, elevated work, confined spaces, demolition, telehandler forklifts, MEWP, pressure testing, and rigging).
• Onboard contractor personnel and organize contractor safety orientations.
• Prepare Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and support e-Builder processes.
• Organize EHS meetings and lead toolbox talks.
• Support site project engineers and arrange PPE inventory and security staffing.

Skills

Safety management

Field inspections

Contractor coordination

Hazard analysis

Education

Bachelor/Associate in Safety or related field

Tools

e-Builder

Simpac

MS Office

Job description

FITS is hiring an EHS Officer to support the capital projects team at a leading biotechnology manufacturer in Puerto Rico. You will be the safety expert on an active construction site, ensuring contractors follow the EHS program and onboarding new personnel.

You will perform daily field inspections, prepare JHAs, and help keep high‑risk work safe. The role requires OSHA 30 certification, bilingual English/Spanish, and experience with construction safety on pharma/biotech sites.