EHS & Environmental Compliance Specialist

BMA Group Panama; Humacao (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BMA Group Panama is seeking a hands-on EHS & Environmental Compliance Specialist to support the facility’s environmental, health, and safety programs. You will independently manage regulatory compliance activities, conduct field inspections, and support daily plant operations.

The ideal candidate is proactive, can identify safety and environmental gaps, implement corrective actions, and maintain regulatory documentation with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, occupational health & safety, environmental science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of EHS experience in industrial, manufacturing, energy, or similar facilities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, including environmental permitting and occupational safety requirements.
• Experience managing air permits, Stormwater/SWPPP, SPCC, and waste management programs.
• Experience with RMP and PSM Programs
• Experience conducting field inspections, compliance audits, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-ups.
• Experience implementing safety programs, including LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, and PPE.
• Experience overseeing contractor safety, Job Safety Analyses (JSA/JHA), and permit-to-work procedures.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities under pressure, and communicate effectively in English and Spanish.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Field inspections

OSHA/EPA knowledge

Contractor safety oversight

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental fields

Job description

EHS & Environmental Compliance Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on EHS & Environmental Compliance Specialist to support the facility’s environmental, health, and safety programs. This professional will independently manage regulatory compliance activities, conduct field inspections, and support daily plant operations.

Key Expectations:

The selected candidate should be proactive, able to identify safety and environmental compliance gaps, implement corrective actions, and maintain regulatory documentation with minimal supervision. The position requires an active field presence and close coordination with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in EHS roles within industrial, manufacturing, energy, or similar facilities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, including environmental permitting and occupational safety requirements.
• Experience managing air permits, Stormwater/SWPPP, SPCC, and waste management programs.
• Experience with RMP and PSM Programs
• Experience conducting field inspections, compliance audits, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-ups.
• Experience implementing safety programs, including LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, and PPE.
• Experience in overseeing contractor safety, Job Safety Analyses (JSA/JHA), and permit-to-work procedures.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities under pressure, and communicate effectively in English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in chemical processing facilities, LNG/LPG storage, power generation, or fuel terminals.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training.
• Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, or CHMM.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and developing compliance tracking systems.