EH&S Coordinator

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc.; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. seeks an EHS Coordinator to support safe construction activities within active GMP areas. You will ensure compliance with EHS standards, OSHA regulations, and site requirements while promoting a strong safety culture among contractors and teams.

Responsibilities include field inspections, JHA and permit reviews, high-risk activity monitoring, incident investigations, and KPI reporting. A Bachelor’s degree and OSHA-30 are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• OSHA-30 minimum, OSHA-500 or CHST/CSP preferred.
• Experience in biotech, pharma or GMP-regulated environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support daily EHS oversight of construction activities (civil, mechanical, electrical, utilities, process waste).
• Ensure compliance with EHS policies, OSHA standards, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct field safety inspections, audits, and behavioral observations.
• Review and approve JHAs, work permits (LOTO, confined space, hot work).
• Monitor high-risk activities (lifting, excavation, confined space, energized work).
• Coordinate contractor onboarding and ensure training compliance.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Track and report safety KPIs, observations and incidents.
• Support environmental compliance related to waste handling and process systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, CQV teams, and operations for GMP safety.

Skills

Strong communication

Contractor management

Field safety enforcement

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field

OSHA-30 (minimum), OSHA-500 or CHST/CSP (preferred)

Job description

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) a Pinnaql company is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

• EH&S Coordinator

Position Summary

The EHS Coordinator supports safe execution of construction activities within active biotech manufacturing environments, including utilities and process waste systems. This role ensures compliance with the company EHS standards, OSHA regulations, and site-specific safety requirements, while promoting a strong safety culture among contractors and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily EHS oversight of construction activities (civil, mechanical, electrical, utilities, and process waste systems).
• Ensure compliance with the company EHS policies, OSHA standards, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Conduct field safety inspections, audits, and behavioral observations.
• Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Work Permits (LOTO, confined space, hot work, etc.).
• Monitor high-risk activities (e.g., lifting, excavation, confined space, energized work).
• Coordinate contractor onboarding and ensure all workers meet site safety training requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Track and report safety KPIs, observations, and incidents.
• Support environmental compliance related to construction, including waste handling and process waste systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, CQV teams, and operations to ensure safe integration within active GMP areas.

Experience

• 1-3+ years in EHS support for construction projects, preferably in biotech, pharma, or GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience with utilities systems (WFI, clean steam, HVAC, compressed gases) and process waste systems is highly preferred.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1926 & 1910).
• Familiarity with construction safety practices and high-risk activities.
• Understanding of environmental compliance (waste management, hazardous materials, wastewater).

Skills

• Ability to work in the field and enforce safety in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong communication and contractor management skills.
• Proactive mindset with strong observation and problem-solving abilities.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• OSHA 30 (minimum), OSHA 500 or CHST/CSP (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at biotech campuses.
• Knowledge of GMP environments and cleanroom construction safety considerations.
• Experience supporting commissioning/startup phases.

At Validation & Engineering Group, people always come first. We believe that when you're empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.

Excited to build something meaningful together? We look forward to hearing from you.

Validation & Engineering Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.