Sr. Associate EHS - Capital Projects

FITS LLC; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS LLC is seeking an EHS professional in Juncos, Puerto Rico, to serve as a primary liaison between site EHS and capital project teams. You will ensure EHS requirements are met during project design and execution, participating in safety reviews and compliance inspections.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, bilingual skills in Spanish and English, and at least two years of experience in a regulated industry. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in the regulated industry.
• Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM), Pre-Start Up Safety Review (PSSR), and Management of Change (MOC).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between site EHS and capital project teams.
• Participate in project design reviews to ensure EHS requirements.
• Conduct field oversight and inspections for compliance.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Good organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong technical writing skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related fields

Tools

Salesforce-based EH&S platforms

Job description

For EHS services in the Occupational and Process Safety area.

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT:

The Technical Part:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related fields and an equivalent of two (2) years of experience in the regulated industry.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Shift: Administrative & according to business needs.
  • Note: Special support for 2nd and 3rd shift may be required during shutdowns.
• Experience in:
  • Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • Pre-Start Up Safety Review (PSSR)
  • Management of Change (MOC)
  • Hazardous and Compressed Gases
  • Pressure Safety, Construction Safety, Fire & Life Systems
  • Machine Safeguarding
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The Personality Part:

Our next piece is someone who treats everyone they meet like family, especially our resources, clients and team members. In other words, being a customer service pro is one of your talents. Being the piece means you're full of bright ideas and eager to innovate, always bringing top-quality results to the table. Are you ready to take on this new challenge?

AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL:

• Serve as the primary liaison between site EH&S and capital project teams.
• Participate in project design reviews and planning meetings to ensure EH&S requirements, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction measures are incorporated into project scope and execution.
• Review engineering designs, layouts, equipment specifications, and construction activities for compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ASME, ANSI, and other local regulatory requirements, as applicable.
• Coordinate and support Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSRs), Management of Change (MOC) activities, commissioning activities, and operational readiness assessments.
• Utilize clients' EH&S systems and digital tools (e.g., Salesforce-based EH&S platforms) to track project reviews, action items, change controls, and compliance documentation.
• Conduct field oversight and inspections to verify compliance with EH&S requirements.
• Collaborate with Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Environment, and other EHS programs, as applicable to the project, to proactively identify, evaluate, and resolve project-related EH&S risks and compliance concerns in partnership with Facilities, Engineering, and Operations Teams.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations related to machine safeguarding, hazardous energy control, pressure systems, hazardous/compressed gases, chemical safety, and process safety, as applicable.
• Identify EH&S gaps, recommend corrective actions, and track closure of findings to completion.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and technical specifications preferred.
• Support during shutdowns, startups, and other project-related activities outside of normal working hours may be required.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other electronic EH&S management systems.
• Travel could be required based on the project’s needs.