mîrus Consulting Group is a local company based in Humacao, Puerto Rico that provides computer system validation and information technology consulting services to pharmaceutical companies and other organizations across the Island and parts of the United States. Its services include the assessment and validation of automation equipment, network infrastructures and business processes, as well as the project management involved.
Position Summary The EHS Specialist is responsible for supporting Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with applicable safety, occupational health, environmental, and regulatory requirements through risk identification, incident prevention, ergonomics management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong EHS experience in manufacturing environments with demonstrated experience in ergonomics and preferred exposure to Industrial Hygiene practices.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements through inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Administer and support the ergonomics program, including ergonomic evaluations, workstation assessments, and follow-up on corrective improvements.
Support Industrial Hygiene-related activities (preferred), including occupational exposure evaluations, hazard identification, and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
Support and maintain the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, audits, corrective actions, risk management activities, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Conduct EHS audits, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and risk assessments to reduce workplace hazards and improve compliance.
Deliver EHS training programs, including new employee orientation and recurring compliance-related training.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, and other functional teams to evaluate process changes, new equipment, and workplace modifications to ensure safe and compliant practices.
Coordinate activities with regulatory agencies, emergency response organizations, and internal stakeholders, as required.
Analyze safety trends, observations, incident data, and ergonomic findings to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Occupational Health, Safety, or related disciplines.
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineer, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and Environmental, Health & Safety standards.
Experience supporting or working within an ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System, including compliance, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience supporting ergonomics programs, including workstation assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and implementation of corrective actions.
Strong communication, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting regulated or high-risk manufacturing environments preferred, including Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Electronics,
Electromechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Manufacturing, or similar industries with elevated occupational exposure and safety risks.
Experience in Medical Device manufacturing environments preferred.
Industrial Hygiene experience or knowledge preferred, including occupational exposure assessment, environmental monitoring, identification of chemical, physical, an ergonomic hazard, and mitigation controls.
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, OSHA certifications, Ergonomics related certifications, or equivalent are preferred.
This Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Company depends solely on your qualifications.