JT757 - SR ASSOCIATE EH&S

Quality Consulting Group•Juncos, PR

About The Position

Quality Consulting Group is seeking a highly motivated Sr Associate EH&S to support environmental, health, and safety programs in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and manufacturing industries. The role provides technical expertise for developing, implementing, managing, and continually improving EH&S programs, while supporting regulatory compliance and day-to-day operations in regulated industrial environments. The position works with internal stakeholders and, when required, external regulatory agencies. It supports inspections, audits, training, risk assessments, engineering and capital projects, process changes, equipment installations, and facility modifications. The role may also support shutdowns, startups, inspections, and other business activities outside normal working hours when required. An administrative shift is noted.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related technical field.
At least 2 years of directly related experience.
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, construction, engineering, or another regulated industrial environment.
Knowledge of applicable EH&S regulations, industry standards, and risk management principles.
Knowledge of EH&S practices applicable to manufacturing, engineering, construction, and capital projects.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
Strong technical writing, documentation, communication, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other electronic EH&S management systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including effective collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams.
Ability to support shutdowns, startups, inspections, and project activities outside normal working hours, including occasional nights or weekends, as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, process changes, or facility modifications.
Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM).
Knowledge of Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR).
Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC).
Knowledge of hazardous and compressed gases.
Knowledge of pressure safety.
Knowledge of machine safeguarding.
Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
Knowledge of construction safety.
Knowledge of fire and life safety systems.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
CSP (Certified Safety Professional).
ASP (Associate Safety Professional).
OSHA certifications or other relevant EH&S certifications.
Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or highly regulated manufacturing facility.
Experience supporting capital projects and equipment installations.
Experience with EH&S management systems, audits, inspections, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance.
Experience developing and implementing EH&S programs and employee training.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and support for the management, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EH&S programs.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EH&S regulations, industry standards, and company requirements.
Evaluate new and existing regulations and assess their potential impact on manufacturing and business operations.
Develop, implement, and maintain EH&S programs, procedures, policies, and practices to support daily operations.
Serve as an EH&S technical resource and liaison with internal stakeholders and, as required, external regulatory agencies.
Support regulatory inspections, including preparing documentation, responding to agency inquiries, monitoring activities, and following up on actions.
Design, develop, and implement EH&S training programs and maintain training documentation.
Evaluate processes, equipment, operations, and capital projects for potential EH&S impacts and recommend controls and program improvements.
Support engineering, construction, equipment installation, startup, shutdown, and other project activities from an EH&S perspective.
Assess existing and future processes to identify opportunities to reduce EH&S risks, impacts, and long-term liabilities.
Conduct or support EH&S audits, inspections, and assessments and ensure corrective actions are documented and implemented.
Apply risk management principles to identify hazards and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment layouts, technical specifications, and project documentation for EH&S considerations.
Support Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR), Process Safety Management (PSM), and equipment or process modifications, as applicable.
Support programs related to hazardous and compressed gases, pressure safety, machine safeguarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), construction safety, and fire/life safety systems.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, procedures, responses, and other EH&S documentation.
Work independently on assigned programs and projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Support shutdowns, startups, inspections, and other business activities outside normal working hours when required.