Sr Associate EH&S

Veg Group; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. is seeking a Sr Associate EH&S to provide technical expertise for Environmental Health & Safety programs across pharmaceutical, biotech, and manufacturing operations.

Under minimal supervision, you will design, develop and implement EH&S programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and interface with regulatory agencies. This role emphasizes independent action and program improvement to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in EH&S programs, regulatory compliance and safety management.
• Strong ability to develop and implement EH&S programs and train staff.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and conducting inspections.
• Ability to independently take actions with impact in area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for management of Environmental Health & Safety programs.
• Perform EH&S duties for program design, development and implementation under minimal supervision.
• Be recognized as a technical EH&S specialist within the organization.
• Develop and implement training programs and document procedures.

Skills

Process Safety

PSM

Hazardous Gases

Machine Safeguards

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

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.