Sr Associate EH&S

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc.; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. seeks a Sr Associate EH&S to manage Environmental Health & Safety programs across operations. The role requires expertise in process safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to lead program design and implementation under minimal supervision.

The candidate will interface with EH&S authorities, develop training programs, and continuously improve EH&S practices to mitigate long-term liability in manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in Process Safety and PSM.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and EH&S program design.
• Ability to develop and implement EH&S programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for EH&S program management.
• Under minimal supervision, perform EH&S duties for design, development and implementation.
• Be recognized as a technical EH&S specialist.
• Independently take actions with impact in area of responsibility and programs.
• Interface with EH&S regulatory agencies.
• Prepare for and conduct inspections with agency representatives present.
• Prepare reports, responses to inquiries and conduct monitoring.
• Design, develop and implement EH&S programs.
• Maintain and continuously improve EH&S programs to support operations.
• Assess EH&S practices to manage long term liability for planning and acquisitions.
• Training and Procedures: design, develop and implement training programs; implement and document procedures/policies.

Skills

Process Safety

Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews

Process Safety Management (PSM)

High Risk Processes

Hazardous/Compressed Gases

Combustible Dust

Risk Assessments

Machine Safeguards

Education

Master degree or Bachelor degree & 2 years of directly related experience

Job description

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) a Pinnaql company 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 Associate EH&S

Education

• Master degree or Bachelor degree & 2 years of directly related experience.

Description

• Provide technical expertise for the management of Environmental Health & Safety programs.
• Under minimal supervision, perform EH&S duties for program design, development and implementation.
• Be recognized as a technical EH&S specialist.
• Independently take actions with impact in area of responsibility and programs.

Functions

• Ensure compliance with EH&S federal, state and local regulations.
• Evaluate existing and new regulations.
• Develops new programs and implement changes as necessary. Agencies.
• Interface with EH&S regulatory agencies.
• Be recognized as a program liaison to external agencies.
• Prepare for and conduct inspections with agency representatives present.
• Prepare reports, responses to inquiries and conduct monitoring.
• Design, develop and implement EH&S programs.
• Maintain & continuously improve EH&S programs to support operations.
• Assess EH&S practices to manage long term liability for planning, acquisitions, etc.
• Training & Procedures:
  • Design, develop and implement training programs.
  • Implement & document procedures/policies.
  • Determine impact of new operations/processes/capital projects upon the EH&S programs.
  • Developing program changes necessary to support business objectives.
  • Analyze existing and future processes to identify cost-effective solutions to reduce EH&S impactsInternal.
• Design and implement programs for conducting periodic audits/inspections.
• Ensures corrective actions are implemented as necessary.

Attributes

• Knowledge and experience in: Process Safety, Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews, Process Safety Management (PSM), High Risk Processes, Hazardous/Compressed Gases, Combustible Dust, Risk Assessments, and Machine Safeguards.

At Validation & Engineering Group, people always come first. We believe that when you're empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.

Excited to build something meaningful together? We look forward to hearing from you.

Validation & Engineering Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.