The EHS Specialist owns EHS programs at Mile High Labs - from OSHA compliance, hazardous waste management, and environmental permitting, while building a safety-first culture that lives in daily operations, this role is both a technical authority and an organizational leader, responsible for protecting our people, our license to operate, and our reputation as a trusted global ingredient supplier.
Compensation:
Salary $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 Comprehensive Benefits Package, Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA Benefits, 401K and Paid Time Off (PTO) * A great team environment * Entrepreneurial environment * Diverse and inclusive workplace where we all learn from each other * Ongoing training, development, and support for a career in the CBD/Cannabinoid industry.
Program Management & Regulatory Compliance: - Implement, manage, and continuously improve EHS programs aligned with OSHA, CDPHE, DOT, NFPA, IFC, and other applicable standards
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, managing all communications, inspections, and submissions
- Maintain MHL's environmental permits including Air, Hazardous Waste (Large Quantity Generator), and Stormwater (No Exposure)
- Submit annual OSHA injury and illness data (Form 300A) via the Injury Tracking Application by the March 1 deadline
Safety Culture & Cross-Functional Collaboration: - Participate in daily operations meetings to review safety events, address EHS matters, and integrate safety priorities into day-to-day workflows
- Build relationships across departments to ensure EHS requirements are consistently understood and met
- Champion industrial hygiene practices including noise monitoring and flammable vapor monitoring
- Develop, deliver, and document comprehensive EHS training programs for all employees
Risk Management and Incident Response: - Conduct regular risk assessments, facility inspections, and compliance audits across all EHS program areas
- Identify compliance gaps and develop targeted corrective action plans
- Lead thorough investigations of all EHS incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Develop, maintain, and regularly exercise emergency response plans covering hazardous materials, flammable solvent exposures, and site evacuations
Hazardous Waste & Workers' Compensation - Oversee the full hazardous waste management program, including waste profiling, audits, and regulatory communications
- Administer the Workers' Compensation program, including injury investigation, claims management, and OSHA 300 recordkeeping
- Develop and enforce strategies for injury prevention and PPE compliance
Documentation & Reporting: - Maintain all required EHS records including air permits, SDS, LOTO documentation, hazard assessments, HAZCOM, respirator fit tests, forklift certifications, confined space permits, and DOT Hazmat certifications
- Track, tabulate, and report EHS performance metrics to leadership on a regular cadence
- Manage EHS change control procedures in Veeva
Inspection Coordination and Compliance Assurance: - Coordinate with internal and external inspections and assist in regulatory agency inspections.
- Ensure compliance gaps are identified, and action plans are developed to mitigate deficiencies.
Continuous Improvement in EH&S Practices: - Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in industrial hygiene, environmental health, and safety management.
- Continually enhance EH&S performance, aligning with industry standards and best practices.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements/Certification Requirements - Bachelor's degree in science, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, Business, or related field is required.
- Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
- OSHA certification or similar health and safety qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Experience Requirements: - Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in GMP, pharmaceutical, chemical, or food manufacturing environments
- Direct experience managing flammable solvent hazards and working in Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 classified electrical environments per NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 30
- Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks (OSHA, CDPHE, DOT, NFPA, IFC) with the ability to translate requirements into practical operational practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including risk-based analysis, cost-benefit assessments, and compliance gap identification
- Proven ability to lead incident investigations, CAPA development, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills; comfortable engaging with both frontline employees and senior leadership
- Skilled at building cross-functional relationships and gaining leadership buy-in on EHS priorities
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook), Veeva, and incident/CAPA management tools
