Environmental Health Safety Specialist

MACOSS Business Group; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MACOSS Business Group's Commercial Pharmaceutical Office is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs in a regulated office environment.

You will lead risk assessments, conduct safety audits, manage training, investigate incidents, and support emergency preparedness and business continuity while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and corporate EHS standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or a related field.
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in pharma, healthcare, or regulated offices.
• Experience with OSHA compliance programs and audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain occupational health and safety programs.
• Conduct workplace inspections and safety audits.
• Coordinate risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
• Deliver EHS orientation and periodic safety training.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and environmental permits.
• Support emergency response planning and drills.
• Coordinate recycling, energy conservation, and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

EHS Knowledge

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Training & Awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

EHS Management Systems

Job description

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Commercial Pharmaceutical Office

Position Title: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Department: Facilities / Operations / Corporate Services

Location: Commercial Pharmaceutical Office

Reports To: Facilities & Maintenance Manager, Operations Director, or Site Leader

Position Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance programs within a commercial pharmaceutical office environment. This role ensures a safe and healthy workplace for employees, contractors, and visitors while supporting compliance with local, state, federal, and corporate EHS requirements.

The EHS Specialist promotes a strong safety culture, conducts risk assessments, manages training programs, investigates incidents, and supports business continuity and emergency preparedness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Program Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain occupational health and safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local environmental regulations, and corporate EHS standards.
• Conduct workplace inspections and safety audits.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor safety performance indicators and prepare management reports.
• Administer contractor safety management programs.
• Maintain environmental permits, records, and regulatory documentation as required.
• Ensure proper management of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate recycling and sustainability initiatives.
• Support energy conservation and environmental stewardship programs.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain incident records and trend analyses.
• Develop and maintain emergency response procedures.
• Coordinate fire drills, evacuation exercises, and emergency preparedness training.
• Serve as a member of emergency response and crisis management teams.
• Ensure emergency equipment inspections and readiness.
• Deliver EHS orientation training for new employees and contractors.
• Conduct periodic safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Educate employees on ergonomics, office safety, emergency response, and wellness initiatives.
• Maintain all training records and compliance documentation.

Ergonomics & Occupational Health

• Perform ergonomic assessments of workstations.
• Recommend improvements to reduce repetitive stress injuries and discomfort.
• Coordinate occupational health programs and employee wellness initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance

• Stay current with changes in EHS legislation and pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Prepare compliance reports and regulatory submissions as required.
• Assist with corporate EHS inspections and corrective action programs.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in:
• Occupational Safety
• Related technical discipline

Experience

• 3-5 years of EHS experience in a pharmaceutical, healthcare, laboratory, biotechnology, or regulated commercial environment.
• Experience with OSHA compliance programs.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and sustainability programs preferred.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and EHS best practices.
• Risk assessment and hazard identification techniques.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Emergency response planning.
• Environmental and sustainability program management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, and EHS management systems.