EHS Specialist

Las Piedras, Puerto Rico
Contracted
Pharmaceutical
Mid Level

For EHS services in the Capital area. 

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT: 

The Technical Part:

  • Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in industrial and construction projects within the regulated industry (Pharma, Biotech, Medical Device).
  • OSHA 30-hour certification, General or Construction Industry. 
  • Shift: Administrative, as needed.
  • Bilingual (Spanish and English).
  • Experience in:
    • Construction / Capital Projects safety within the regulated industry
    • Daily Permit-to-Work (Hot Work, Confined Space, LOTO, Excavation, Working at Heights)
    • EHS Reporting
    • JHA/JSA and Rigging / Lift Plans
    • Daily Toolbox Talks

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 (many) 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 Be The Piece?

AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL: (The day-to-day on the job)

  • Provide daily EHS field support to construction and capital project activities within an operating pharmaceutical facility.
  • Review, issue, and audit daily work permits (Hot Work, Confined Space, LOTO, Excavation, Elevated Work) to ensure compliance with site procedures.
  • Review and approve contractor JHAs, Rigging Plans, and Lift Plans before work begins.
  • Lead daily toolbox talks and safety briefings with contractors and subcontractors.
  • Conduct field inspections, safety walkthroughs, and audits; identify hazards and drive corrective actions to closure.
  • Exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
  • Support incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA follow-up.
  • Track and report EHS metrics, observations, and inspection findings to project leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local regulations, and client EHS standards; keep procedures and programs current.
  • Support environmental compliance on the project, including waste management, spill prevention, and storm water controls.
  • Conduct safety orientations and promote a strong safety culture across all contractor teams.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a Service Provider company different from the rest. We pride ourselves in how we treat the most important piece of our company's puzzle: you! We integrate Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities and Specialized Technical services across the Island (and in the US as well!). Our company is flexible, family-oriented and focused on our resources' well-being, while providing our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industry clients with top-notch quality talent. We're FITS! 

Are you the Next Piece?

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