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EHS Specialist
Manati, PRSummary:
The EHS Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) support to Operations, Processing, and site-wide functions within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with local and federal regulations, corporate standards, and industry best practices. The EHS Specialist contributes to a strong safety culture, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement across all operational areas.
Functions:
EHS Support
The EHS Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) support to Operations, Processing, and site-wide functions within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with local and federal regulations, corporate standards, and industry best practices. The EHS Specialist contributes to a strong safety culture, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement across all operational areas.
Functions:
EHS Support
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Provide Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) support to Operations, Processing, and cross-functional teams.
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Conduct investigations of accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, ensuring timely documentation and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
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Actively participate in regulatory agency, client, and corporate audits, maintaining continuous audit readiness.
Environmental Support
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Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and corporate standards.
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Oversee raw and potable water systems to ensure operational integrity and regulatory compliance.
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Prepare, monitor, and track environmental permits, regulatory reports, inspections, and audit responses.
Safety Support
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Conduct equipment, facility, and process safety reviews to ensure safe operations and compliance with internal standards.
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Coordinate and ensure completion of Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews.
- Develop and implement safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding, and Electrical Safety.
- Conduct detailed analysis of documentation including Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), employee certifications, and other safety-related records.
- Review and validate compliance requirements for the granting of Work Permits during shutdown activities.
- Ensure that all documentation aligns with company EHS standards, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with EHS staff and contractors to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or risks in submitted documentation.
EHS Program Development & Implementation
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Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, including:
Safety Programs: Industrial Hygiene, PPE, LOTO, Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety, Risk Assessments, Emergency Response, Respiratory Protection, Noise and Air Sampling.
Environmental Programs: Air emissions, water systems, and waste management. -
Develop audit protocols, audit programs, procedures, and best practices to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
Industrial Hygiene
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Execute industrial hygiene services, including air and noise monitoring surveys.
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Perform data gathering, sampling, and assessments across multiple areas of the manufacturing site.
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Generate detailed Industrial Hygiene reports, including methodologies, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or related area.
- Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience and Knowledge in EHS regulations.
- Experience in medical devices or pharmaceutical environment.
Skills:
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Ability to provide Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) support to manufacturing and operations teams.
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Experience conducting accident, incident, near-miss, and unsafe condition investigations, including implementation of corrective actions.
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Experience supporting regulatory, corporate, and client audits, ensuring audit readiness and effective inspection responses.
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Knowledge of hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs and environmental compliance requirements.
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Ability to oversee environmental systems, including raw and potable water, permits, and regulatory reporting.
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Experience performing safety risk assessments, equipment and facility reviews, and pre-start safety evaluations.
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Proven capability to develop and implement EHS programs (Industrial Hygiene, PPE, LOTO, Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety, Emergency Response).
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Hands-on experience executing industrial hygiene monitoring (air and noise) and generating technical assessment reports.
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Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
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Proficiency in the English language.
Work Methodology:
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100% Onsite
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Administrative Shift, Monday to Friday and able to support non standard shifts or projects based on customer needs
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Full Time Opportunity (30-40 hrs. per week)
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3 months of 1st contract, renewed each 3 to 6 months - Long term opportunity
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Professional services contract with potential extension based on performance and budget