Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Mile High Labs • Loveland, CO

2d • $85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Join a global ingredient manufacturer built on compliance, quality, and safety—grounded in scientific rigor. Mile High Labs supports leading brands worldwide with dependable cannabinoid and functional ingredients produced in highly regulated manufacturing environments. Our teams collaborate across science, operations, and commercial functions to deliver consistent, compliant solutions as global regulatory expectations continue to evolve. We value thoughtful expertise, accountability, and people who take pride in building products and systems others can trust.

The EHS Specialist owns EHS programs at Mile High Labs - from OSHA compliance, hazardous waste management, and environmental permitting, while building a safety-first culture that lives in daily operations, this role is both a technical authority and an organizational leader, responsible for protecting our people, our license to operate, and our reputation as a trusted global ingredient supplier.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, Business, or related field is required.
• Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• OSHA certification or similar health and safety qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in GMP, pharmaceutical, chemical, or food manufacturing environments
• Direct experience managing flammable solvent hazards and working in Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 classified electrical environments per NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 30
• Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks (OSHA, CDPHE, DOT, NFPA, IFC) with the ability to translate requirements into practical operational practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including risk-based analysis, cost-benefit assessments, and compliance gap identification
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations, CAPA development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills; comfortable engaging with both frontline employees and senior leadership
• Skilled at building cross-functional relationships and gaining leadership buy-in on EHS priorities
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook), Veeva, and incident/CAPA management tools

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage, and continuously improve EHS programs aligned with OSHA, CDPHE, DOT, NFPA, IFC, and other applicable standards
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, managing all communications, inspections, and submissions
• Maintain MHL's environmental permits including Air, Hazardous Waste (Large Quantity Generator), and Stormwater (No Exposure)
• Submit annual OSHA injury and illness data (Form 300A) via the Injury Tracking Application by the March 1 deadline
• Participate in daily operations meetings to review safety events, address EHS matters, and integrate safety priorities into day-to-day workflows
• Build relationships across departments to ensure EHS requirements are consistently understood and met
• Champion industrial hygiene practices including noise monitoring and flammable vapor monitoring
• Develop, deliver, and document comprehensive EHS training programs for all employees
• Conduct regular risk assessments, facility inspections, and compliance audits across all EHS program areas
• Identify compliance gaps and develop targeted corrective action plans
• Lead thorough investigations of all EHS incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Develop, maintain, and regularly exercise emergency response plans covering hazardous materials, flammable solvent exposures, and site evacuations
• Oversee the full hazardous waste management program, including waste profiling, audits, and regulatory communications
• Administer the Workers' Compensation program, including injury investigation, claims management, and OSHA 300 recordkeeping
• Develop and enforce strategies for injury prevention and PPE compliance
• Maintain all required EHS records including air permits, SDS, LOTO documentation, hazard assessments, HAZCOM, respirator fit tests, forklift certifications, confined space permits, and DOT Hazmat certifications
• Track, tabulate, and report EHS performance metrics to leadership on a regular cadence
• Manage EHS change control procedures in Veeva
• Coordinate with internal and external inspections and assist in regulatory agency inspections.
• Ensure compliance gaps are identified, and action plans are developed to mitigate deficiencies.
• Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in industrial hygiene, environmental health, and safety management.
• Continually enhance EH&S performance, aligning with industry standards and best practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA Benefits
• 401K and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• A great team environment
• Entrepreneurial environment
• Diverse and inclusive workplace where we all learn from each other
• Ongoing training, development, and support for a career in the CBD/Cannabinoid industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees