Sr. EHS Specialist

Medial Group; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Medial Group in Juncos, Puerto Rico, seeks an on-site EHS Specialist to support manufacturing operations and the EHS team, ensuring full compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety programs and regulatory standards across all sites.

You will develop and implement EHS programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, and ISO guidance, perform risk assessments, lead incident investigations with CAPA closure, train new hires, manage action items in Enablon, and partner with operations to foster a proactive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in EHS within regulated environments (medical devices, pharma, or manufacturing preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations and EHS team to ensure full compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs.
• Conduct EHS training and onboarding for new hires, including regulatory compliance requirements.
• Enforce EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory standards across operations.
• Support audits, including contractor compliance with EHS standards.
• Develop and implement EHS programs aligned with regulatory authorities (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ISO).
• Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies, including ergonomic improvements.
• Lead incident response and investigations (injuries, near-misses), ensuring timely and effective CAPA closure.
• Manage and track corrective and preventive actions within systems such as Enablon.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety culture and compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership to promote proactive EHS practices.

Skills

EHS regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Program development

Data-driven improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Enablon

Job description

Juncos, Puerto Rico | Posted on 05/04/2026

• Support manufacturing operations and EHS team to ensure full compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs.
  
• Conduct EHS training and onboarding for new hires, including regulatory compliance requirements.
  
• Enforce EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory standards across operations.
  
• Support internal and external audits, including contractor compliance with EHS standards.
  
• Develop and implement EHS programs aligned with regulatory authorities (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ISO).
  
• Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies, including ergonomic improvements.
  
• Lead incident response and investigations (injuries, near-misses), ensuring timely and effective CAPA closure.
  
• Manage and track corrective and preventive actions within systems such as Enablon.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety culture and compliance.
  
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership to promote proactive EHS practices.
  

*Other duties may be assigned.*

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field preferred).
  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in EHS within regulated environments (medical devices, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing preferred).
  

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and standards: OSHA, EPA, and ISO (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
  
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments and incident investigations.
  
• Ability to develop, implement, and manage EHS programs.
  
• Strong analytical skills with ability to use data for continuous improvement.
  
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to train employees and influence teams.
  
• Ability to partner effectively with operations and cross-functional teams.
  

Technical Skills

• Environmental program management (waste, air, water compliance).
  
• Chemical safety (SDS, GHS).
  
• Safety systems: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding.
  
• EHS metrics and reporting (TRIR, LTIR).
  
• Experience with EHS systems (e.g., Enablon or similar).
  
• Development and continuous improvement of EHS policies and procedures.
  

*Willing to work 100% On-Site in Juncos, weekends and other shifts when needed.*