EHSS Coordinator

Summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. provides engineering, validation, compliance, and related services to regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, food, and medical device industries. The EHSS Coordinator supports capital projects and technical initiatives by coordinating environmental, health, safety, and sustainability activities, monitoring compliance, managing permits and contractor safety, and assisting with inspections, incident documentation, and project safety communications.

Responsibilities

• Support EHSS activities associated with capital projects, engineering initiatives, and construction-related activities
• Coordinate project safety activities in alignment with applicable site EHSS procedures and requirements
• Support development and implementation of project-specific EHSS plans, permits, and field safety coordination activities
• Support safe work permit coordination and contractor compliance activities during project execution
• Assist with coordination of toolbox talks, safety communications, and EHSS awareness activities
• Participate in field inspections, safety walkthroughs, hazard identification activities, and project safety observations
• Support investigation and documentation of EHSS incidents, observations, near misses, and corrective actions as required
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Operations, contractors, and project teams to support safe project execution activities
• Support tracking and reporting of EHSS metrics, observations, and project-related safety documentation
• Participate in project meetings and support communication of EHSS expectations, observations, risks, and action items
• Support environmental compliance activities, waste handling coordination, and applicable site environmental procedures as required
• Ensure EHSS coordination activities are performed in alignment with applicable site procedures, regulatory requirements, and project expectations

Skills

• * Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting EHSS activities within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, industrial, construction, or other regulated environments
• * Familiarity with EHSS procedures, safe work permits, hazard identification, incident reporting, and contractor safety practices
• * Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to support multiple priorities
• * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
• * Ability to work on-site in the eastern region of Puerto Rico
• * Ability to work effectively within fast-paced and highly regulated environments
• * Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Science, or related field preferred
• * Experience supporting construction activities, contractor safety coordination, engineering projects, manufacturing operations, or capital projects is preferred
• * Knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industrial safety practices is preferred
• * EHSS certifications or safety-related training are preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting EHSS activities within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, industrial, construction, or other regulated environments
• * Familiarity with EHSS procedures, safe work permits, hazard identification, incident reporting, and contractor safety practices
• * Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to support multiple priorities
• * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
• * Ability to work on-site in the eastern region of Puerto Rico
• * Ability to work effectively within fast-paced and highly regulated environments

Nice to Haves

• * Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Science, or related field preferred
• * Experience supporting construction activities, contractor safety coordination, engineering projects, manufacturing operations, or capital projects is preferred
• * Knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industrial safety practices is preferred
• * EHSS certifications or safety-related training are preferred