Safety Associate Jobs in Puerto Rico (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented EHS Associate to join our team. In this role, you will work with our safety culture by evaluating workplace risks, ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations (OSHA/EPA), and supporting safety training initiatives to protect our environment and our people.
Job Description:
EHS Associate for Capital Projects will provide technical Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) leadership and support for capital projects at Client.   Ensure project activities are executed safely, compliantly, and efficiently throughout all project phases while supporting operational readiness and business continuity. Technical EH&S resource for project teams by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating EH&S risks associated with facilities, equipment, utilities, processes, and construction activities. Independently manage assigned responsibilities and provide risk-based recommendations that support safe and compliant project execution.
Responsabilities:
•Serve as the primary liaison between site EH&S and capital project teams.
•Participate in project design reviews and planning meetings to ensure EH&S requirements, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction measures are incorporated into project scope and execution.
•Review engineering designs, layouts, equipment specifications, and construction activities for compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ASME, ANSI, and other local regulatory requirements, as applicable.
•Coordinate and support Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSRs), Management of Change (MOC) activities, commissioning activities, and operational readiness assessments.
•Utilize Client EH&S systems and digital tools (e.g., Salesforce-based EH&S platforms) to track project reviews, action items, change controls, and compliance documentation.
•Conduct field oversight and inspections to verify compliance with EH&S requirements.
•Collaborate with Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Environmental, and other EHS programs, as applicable to the project, to proactively identify, evaluate, and resolve project related EH&S risks and compliance concerns in partnership with Facilities, Engineering, and Operations Teams.
•Provide technical guidance and recommendations related to machine safeguarding, hazardous energy control, pressure systems, hazardous/compressed gases, chemical safety, and process safety, as applicable.
•Identify EH&S gaps, recommend corrective actions, and track closure of findings to completion.
•Travel could be required based on project’s needs.
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s or higher degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related technical field preferred.
•Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, and OSHA certifications are not required but are highly preferred and considered for this role.
•Knowledge of EH&S regulations, industry standards, and risk management principles applicable to construction, engineering, and manufacturing environments.
•Experience supporting capital projects and equipment installations within regulated industrial, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing facilities preferred.
•Knowledge and experience in:
oProcess Safety Management (PSM)
oPre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR)
oManagement of Change (MOC)
oHazardous and Compressed Gases
oPressure Safety
oMachine Safeguarding
oLockout/Tagout (LOTO)
oConstruction Safety
oFire & Life Safety Systems
•Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and technical specifications preferred.
•Support during shutdowns, startups, and other project-related activities outside of normal working hours may be required.
•Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other electronic EH&S management systems.
•Bilingual (English/Spanish)
•Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
•Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Other considerations: Willing to work during extended hours, night shift and weekend, based on the project schedule
**Weil Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.**