Sr. Associate EH&S

For EHS services in the Occupational and Process Safety area.

In other words, being a customer service pro is one 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 take on this new challenge? AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL: (The day-to-day on the job) Serve as the primary liaison between site EH&S and capital project teams.

About fitspr

• 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

• Administrative & according to business needs.
• Special support for 2nd and 3rd shift may be required during shutdowns.
• 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 LOTO The Personality Part: Our Next Piece is someone who treats everyone they meet like family, especially our resources, clients and team members.
• 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, Environmental, 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• The Technical Part: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, or an associate degree plus the equivalent of six (6) years of experience in a regulated industry.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• 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.