Senior EHS Specialist — Compliance & Safety Leader

Mentor Technical Group; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mentor Technical Group seeks an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist to support environmental, health, and safety compliance initiatives for a client in Puerto Rico. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, training, investigations, and cross-functional coordination to maintain a safe workplace.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Engineering or Science, with 8–10 years of experience in EHS.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or science required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitor applicable regulations and industry best practices, recommending programs, systems, and corrective actions for assigned sites and enterprise-wide consideration.
• Ensure accountability, transparency, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication within the EHS function.
• Investigate incidents and prepare required reports, including injury reports, insurance claims, investigation reports, and performance metrics.
• Support a safe working environment for all employees.
• Participate in the investigation of incidents, near misses, and property damage events.
• Ensure follow-up actions are completed and documentation is maintained properly.
• Conduct, coordinate, and track EHS-related training programs.
• Perform routine safety observations and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Maintain internal and regulatory reporting, including environmental data collection and reporting.
• Serve as a primary point of contact during regulatory inspections, permitting, and compliance reporting.
• Maintain compliance with permits, environmental regulations, and industry standards.
• Stay current with changes in environmental and safety regulations affecting client operations.
• Participate in manufacturing and operational meetings to address safety and compliance matters.
• Promote strong client relationships through professional conduct, open communication, and trust.
• Support workers' compensation administration.
• Assist with waste management programs, manifests, regulatory reports, inspections, and corrective action follow-up.
• Participate in ergonomic assessments, inspections, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

EH&S experience

Incident investigation

Training & compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering or Science

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Industrial Hygiene

Job description

Mentor Technical Group seeks an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist to support environmental, health, and safety compliance initiatives for a client in Puerto Rico. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, training, investigations, and cross-functional coordination to maintain a safe workplace.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Engineering or Science, with 8–10 years of experience in EHS.