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EHS Specialist

fitspr

  • For EHS services in the Capital area.
  • 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.

About fitspr

Are you ready to Be The Piece?

  • 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?

Responsibilities

  • OSHA 30-hour certification, General or Construction Industry.
  • Administrative, as needed.
  • Bilingual (Spanish and English).
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Conduct safety orientations and promote a strong safety culture across all contractor teams.