MV01-040523 Sr. Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist (EHS)

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc.; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sr. Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to join their team. This role is crucial in guiding compliance with environmental regulations and ensuring safety in the workplace. You will lead initiatives in various EHS areas, from hazardous waste management to environmental training programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, be fully bilingual, and have a solid background in the Pharmaceutical industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a company committed to the highest ethical standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in EHS areas in the Pharmaceutical industry.
• Fully cognizant of applicable Federal and Commonwealth regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance on environmental, industrial hygiene, and safety issues.
• Implements EHS self-assessment programs to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Negotiation Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or related EH&S field)

Tools

Computer Knowledge

Job description

MV01-040523 Sr. Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist (EHS)

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Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) 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:

• Sr. Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Knowledge, Skills And Other Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or related EH&S field)
• Five (5) years of experience leading various EHS areas such as Environmental, Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene in the Pharmaceutical industry.
• Fully cognizant of applicable Federal and Commonwealth rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work under pressure of time and capable of working with minimal direct supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Computer knowledge.
• Completely bilingual (Spanish and English).

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and regulatory guidance on environment, industrial hygiene and safety issues, focusing on the recognition, evaluation and control of physical and chemical and environmental hazards.
• Advices management on the proper procedures, work practices, equipment to use in order to ensure compliance with all legal requirement and regulations in these fields.
• Implements EHS self assessment programs, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable local, federal regulations and company directives.
• Reviews capital renovations and new construction projects to ensure environmental, industrial hygiene and Safety issues are addressed.
• Delivers environmental training programs.
• Leads Environmental Permits and Reports to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Reports to management any new requirement, deviation to permits and potential regulatory changes.
• Maintains environmental records, manages environmental sampling, reports monitoring results, and recommends control measures to management.
• Oversight the operation of the Waste Water Treatment Plant and Water Recycling System to facilitates regulatory compliance and reporting to agencies.
• Classifies, handles and disposes of hazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, medical wastes in compliance with all company standards and regulatory agencies.
• Support the following Environmental Programs:
• Drinking Water Protection
• Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
• Air
• Lead and Asbestos
• Non Hazardous Waste
• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures
• Stormwater (UIC)
• Medical/Infectious Waste
• Used Oil
• Universal Waste
• Ozone Depleting Substances
• Wastewater
• Transport of Dangerous Goods
• Maintains statistics, develops reports and files official reports with regulatory agencies.
• Administers the incident investigations program to determine root cause and develop action plan to avoid recurrence and follows-up to ensure improvements are made.
• Leads when required and actively participate in EHS Committee.
• Keeps abreast of current technologies and regulatory trends.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Information Technology