EHS Coordinator

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

For EHS services in the Capitalarea. FITS is looking for anEHS Officer to support the capital projects team at a leading biotechnology manufacturer. You’ll be the safety expert on an active construction site. You will verify that contractors follow the EHS program in the field, onboard new contractor personnel, and help keep high-risk work safe every day. If you know construction safety and are comfortable working directly with contractors in the field, this role is for you.

What Makes You a Fit:

• Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field,orfive (5) years of equivalent experience in industrial and construction projects within the regulated industry (Pharma, Biotech, Medical Device).
• OSHA 30-hourcertification, General or Construction Industry.
• Shift: Administrative,asneeded.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing EHS programs
• Recognized technical specialist in construction EHS
• Experience leading Toolbox meetings

AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL: (The day-to-day on the job)

• Act independently within assigned EHS responsibilities and programs
• Help the client implement its Contractor EHS Program on site
• Run daily field inspections to verify contractor compliance across high-risk activities: excavation, scaffolding, cranes, LOTO, hot work, elevated work, confined spaces, demolition, telehandler forklifts, mobile elevated work platforms, pressure testing, and rigging
• Help contractors prepare Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and complete e-Builder processes
• Administer the contractor new-hire system, and organize and lead new-hire safety orientation sessions
• Support the Project Engineer with required site contractor processes (Simpac)
• Arrange work orders for security staffing at the contractor new-hire trailer and for the project’s PPE inventory
• Organize contractor and internal EHS meetings
• Participate in weekly project execution meetings
• Prepare clear technical and business documentation using Microsoft Office and other software systems
• Communicate and collaborate with contractors, project engineers, and the EHS team.

Being a FITS Piece Comes With Perks

• Work on high-impact capital projects with one of Puerto Rico’s top biotechnology manufacturers
• Opportunities to grow your career across FITS’ network of clients in pharma, biotech, and medical devices

Who We Are

FITS is a Puerto Rico-based engineering and technical firm. We connect skilled professionals with leading companies in regulated industries, including pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and manufacturing. We believe the right talent fits like the right piece, and we work to make every placement a match that lasts.