Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Mentor Technical Group is seeking an Environmental Health Safety Specialist in Hayward, CA. The role requires 5-9 years of experience in safety and environmental compliance in the pharmaceutical industry, knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations, and expertise in EHS procedures. Responsibilities include contractor management, waste program oversight, regulatory inspections, and training. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
Responsibilities:
• Experienced in both Occupational Safety and Environmental in regulated pharmaceutical facility a must.
• Contractor management, Permits, inspections.
• ISO 14001 regulation Knowledge
• Recycling and waste program management.
• Contribute to a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance to company policy and Federal/State/Local regulations as well as ensuring that all required records are prepared and maintained properly.
• Monitors relevant and applicable regulations and accepted best industry practices and recommend programs, systems and corrective action for application at assigned site and if applicable for enterprise-wide consideration.
• 5-9 years' experience in a manufacturing industry (pharmaceutical preferred) with direct responsibility for Health, Safety, and Environmental. High familiarity with OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations and cGMP procedures.
• Thorough understanding of EHS procedures; analytical and problem-solving skills; supervisory skills and experience; strong communication skills (speaking and listening); knowledge of EHS regulation and best practices; technical writing; conflict resolution skills; computer literate; team building skills; a desire to develop others through coaching and facilitation.
• Maintain internal and regulatory reporting including data collection and reporting including but not limited to air, storm water and surface water discharge.
• Serve as primary contact for all regulatory agencies for inspections, permitting, reporting (air, water, waste).
• Maintain compliance with permits, government regulations and other industry practices.
• Keep abreast of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the client.
• Participate in manufacturing meetings to discuss workplace safety and regulatory concerns and opportunities.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with Operations, Managers, Supervisors and employees.
• Assist in the oversight of the Worker’s Compensation program.
• Promote excellent relationship with MENTOR clients, encouraging an open dialog and trustful communication between both parties demonstrating a professional conduct at all times and proudly represent MTG at all levels and places.
• Alerts management when problems are identified and make recommendations for improvements.
• Must be a team player committed to developing and working in a quality environment.
• Ensure compliance of Waste Management Programs as Hazardous Waste, Non-Hazardous Waste General Trash, Biohazard and Recycling.
• Prepare Hazardous Waste Manifests Reports.
• Ensure compliance and update the EHS programs documentation
• Ensure and verify that all the areas, manages waste are in compliance with client standards and with Regulatory Agencies.
• Audit EHS Programs Inspections and Follow-up of correctives actions in the Inspection Action Plan.
• Conduct inspections training.
• Conduct ergonomic, lifting and carrying techniques training.
• Maintain and file the Near Miss, Management of Change forms and nonconformance's report, Ergo Assessments.
• Participate in Near Miss, Incident and Accident Investigations
• Prepare monthly Inspection

Educational requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Hygiene or Social Science related field.