EHS Coordinator

For EHS services in the Capital area.

FITS is looking for an EHS Officer to support the capital projects team at a leading biotechnology manufacturer. You’ll be the safety expert on an active construction site. You will verify that contractors follow the EHS program in the field, onboard new contractor personnel, and help keep high-risk work safe every day. If you know construction safety and are comfortable working directly with contractors in the field, this role is for you.

What Makes You a Fit:

• 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 implementing EHS programs
• Recognized technical specialist in construction EHS
• Experience leading Toolbox meetings

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

• Act independently within assigned EHS responsibilities and programs
• Help the client implement its Contractor EHS Program on site
• Run daily field inspections to verify contractor compliance across high-risk activities: excavation, scaffolding, cranes, LOTO, hot work, elevated work, confined spaces, demolition, telehandler forklifts, mobile elevated work platforms, pressure testing, and rigging
• Help contractors prepare Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and complete e-Builder processes
• Administer the contractor new-hire system, and organize and lead new-hire safety orientation sessions
• Support the Project Engineer with required site contractor processes (Simpac)
• Arrange work orders for security staffing at the contractor new-hire trailer and for the project’s PPE inventory
• Organize contractor and internal EHS meetings
• Participate in weekly project execution meetings
• Prepare clear technical and business documentation using Microsoft Office and other software systems
• Communicate and collaborate with contractors, project engineers, and the EHS team.

Being a FITS Piece Comes With Perks

• Work on high-impact capital projects with one of Puerto Rico’s top biotechnology manufacturers
• Opportunities to grow your career across FITS’ network of clients in pharma, biotech, and medical devices

Who We Are

FITS is a Puerto Rico-based engineering and technical firm. We connect skilled professionals with leading companies in regulated industries, including pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and manufacturing. We believe the right talent fits like the right piece, and we work to make every placement a match that lasts.

Ready to be a Piece of FITS? Apply today!