EHS SPECIALIST I
About The Position
Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides technical support and solutions to FDA-regulated industries, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients. The EHS Specialist I contributes to a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, regulatory compliance, and maintenance of required records. The role monitors applicable regulations and industry practices and recommends programs, systems, and corrective actions for the assigned site and, when applicable, enterprise-wide consideration. The position supports environmental, health, and safety programs across waste management, regulatory reporting, inspections, incident investigations, training, ergonomics, workers’ compensation, and management of change. It works with operations, management, employees, clients, and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance and address workplace safety and environmental concerns.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Engineering or Science.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related Social Science field.
Responsibilities
- Support a safe and quality work environment through training, awareness, compliance with company policy and applicable regulations, and proper preparation and maintenance of records.
- Monitor applicable regulations and industry practices and recommend programs, systems, and corrective actions.
- Promote accountability, transparency, cross-functional coordination, and timely, clear, accurate communication within the EHS Department.
- Investigate and prepare EHS system performance reports, including investigation reports, injury reports, insurance claims, and performance metrics.
- Take steps to ensure a safe work environment and participate in investigations of incidents, near misses, and property damage.
- Follow up on incidents to minimize future exposure and maintain appropriate records and documents.
- Conduct, coordinate, and track training in support of company programs, including inspections and ergonomic, lifting, and carrying techniques.
- Conduct routine safety observations and inspections to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and company and client EHS policies, procedures, and practices.
- Maintain internal and regulatory reporting, including data collection and reports concerning air, storm water, and surface water discharge.
- Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, CAL/OSHA, EPA, AQMD, ADA, fire-code, permit, and other government requirements.
- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agency inspections, permitting, and air, water, and waste reporting.
- Keep informed about changes in safety and environmental laws and regulations that affect the client.
- Participate in manufacturing meetings addressing workplace safety, regulatory concerns, and improvement opportunities.
- Model company and client EHS standards and maintain effective relationships with operations, managers, supervisors, employees, and clients.
- Assist with oversight of the Workers’ Compensation program.
- Alert management to identified problems and recommend improvements; represent MTG professionally and support constructive client communication.
- Complete administrative requirements consistently and on time, including weekly reports and updates to CVs and medical and training records.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by a manager, upper management, or the client.
- Implement and maintain a management of change (MOC) process so business, operational, and administrative changes that may affect people, property, or the environment are anticipated, evaluated, and controlled.
- Ensure compliance with hazardous and non-hazardous waste, general trash, biohazard, and recycling programs for Mentor operations.
- Prepare hazardous waste manifests, waste shipment documentation, and regulatory reports, including ADS trimester reports, biennial reports, waste reports, and monthly waste data.
- Coordinate and supervise recycling program activities and verify that waste-management areas comply with client standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and update EHS program documentation and audit EHS programs.
- Track inspection corrective actions through the Inspection Action Plan and prepare monthly inspections.
- Use e-tool software in connection with the ergonomic program.
- Maintain and file near-miss and MOC forms, nonconformance reports, and ergonomic assessments.
- Participate in near-miss, incident, and accident investigations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
