EHS Specialist

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

Job summary

FITS LLC in Puerto Rico is seeking an EHS specialist to provide daily field support for pharmaceutical-capital projects. You will review permits (Hot Work, Confined Space, LOTO, Excavation, Elevated Work), approve JHAs and Lift Plans, and lead toolbox talks with contractors.

The role emphasizes safety leadership and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have OSHA 30, bilingual Spanish/English, and 5+ years in regulated industry safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or 5 years of related experience.
• OSHA 30-hour certification (General or Construction).
• Bilingual Spanish and English.
• Experience in Construction/Capital Projects safety in regulated industry.
• Experience with Permit-to-Work, JHA/JSA, Rigging/Lift Plans, and toolbox talks.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily EHS field support to construction and capital project activities in a pharmaceutical facility.
• Review, issue and audit daily work permits to ensure site procedure compliance.
• Review and approve contractor JHAs, Rigging Plans, and Lift Plans before work begins.
• Lead daily toolbox talks and safety briefings with contractors and subcontractors.
• Conduct field inspections, safety walkthroughs and audits; identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions are observed.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA follow-up.
• Track and report EHS metrics to project leadership.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local regulations and client EHS standards.
• Support environmental compliance on the project (waste management, spill prevention, storm water).
• Conduct safety orientations and promote a strong safety culture across teams.

Skills

OSHA 30-hour

Bilingual Spanish/English

Construction safety experience

Permit-to-Work

JHA/JSA

Rigging/Lift Plans

Toolbox Talks

EHS Reporting

Safety/Environmental degree or 5 yrs |

Education

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Safety/Env/Engineering

Job description

For EHS services in the Capitalarea.

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT:

The Technical Part:

• Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, or five (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).
• Experience in:
  • Construction / Capital Projects safety within the regulated industry
  • DailyPermit-to-Work(Hot Work, Confined Space, LOTO, Excavation, Working at Heights)
  • EHSReporting
  • JHA/JSAandRigging / Lift Plans
  • DailyToolbox Talks

The Personality Part:

• Our Next Piece is someone who treats everyone they meet like family, especially our resources, clients, and team members. In other words, being a customer service pro is one of your (many) talents. Being the Piece means you're full of bright ideas and eager to innovate, always bringing top-quality results to the table. Are you ready to Be The Piece?

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

• Provide daily EHS field support to construction and capital project activities within an operating pharmaceutical facility.
• Review, issue, and audit daily work permits (Hot Work, Confined Space, LOTO, Excavation, Elevated Work) to ensure compliance with site procedures.
• Review and approve contractor JHAs, Rigging Plans, and Lift Plans before work begins.
• Lead daily toolbox talks and safety briefings with contractors and subcontractors.
• Conduct field inspections, safety walkthroughs, and audits; identify hazards and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA follow-up.
• Track and report EHS metrics, observations, and inspection findings to project leadership.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local regulations, and client EHS standards; keep procedures and programs current.
• Support environmental compliance on the project, including waste management, spill prevention, and storm water controls.
• Conduct safety orientations and promote a strong safety culture across all contractor teams.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a Service Provider companydifferent from the rest. We pride ourselves in how we treat the most important piece of our company's puzzle: you! We integrate Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities and Specialized Technical services across the Island (and in the US as well!). Our company is flexible, family-oriented and focused on our resources' well-being, while providing our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industryclients with top-notch quality talent.We're FITS!

Are you the Next Piece?