EHS Specialist (Statutory Site Permits)

About the Position

We are seeking an EHS Specialist (Statutory Site Permits) to ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a quality working environment. This role is based in Reedwood City, CA and is a Temporary position for an Experienced professional.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance to company policy and Federal/State/Local regulations.
• Monitor relevant and applicable regulations and recommend programs, systems, and corrective actions.
• Ensure accountability, transparency, and effective communication within the EHS Department.
• Investigate and prepare required reports of EHS system performance.
• Take necessary steps to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
• Participate in the investigation of incidents, near misses, and property damage incidents.
• Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Maintain internal and regulatory reporting including data collection and reporting.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies for inspections, permitting, and reporting.
• Keep abreast of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the client.
• Promote excellent relationships with clients and represent the company professionally.
• Alerts management when problems are identified and make recommendations for improvements.
• Implement and maintain a management of change process to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance of Waste Management Programs.
• Audit EHS Programs and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Conduct inspections training and prepare monthly inspections.
• Conduct ergonomic, lifting, and carrying techniques training.
• Maintain and file Near Miss, Management of Change forms, and nonconformance reports.
• Participate in Near Miss, Incident, and Accident Investigations.

Requirements

• AD, Engineering, or Science
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or Social Science related field.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate equipment, tools, or controls.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, or hear; sit; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
• May lift and/or move up to 25-35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May frequently work inside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and an odorous atmosphere, may be exposed to fumes and the risk of electrical shock, and occasionally work on ladders in high places, in small spaces, such as lift/metering stations, manholes, tanks, and wet wells.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical solutions, MTG has the knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device safety and efficacy guidelines. With offices in Caguas, PR, Boston, MA & San Francisco, CA, and serving life sciences clients in six global markets: United States, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and South America.

Mentor Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.