Why **Mile High Labs

** Join a global ingredient manufacturer built on compliance, quality, and safety—grounded in scientific rigor.

Mile High Labs supports leading brands worldwide with dependable cannabinoid and functional ingredients produced in highly regulated manufacturing environments. Our teams collaborate across science, operations, and commercial functions to deliver consistent, compliant solutions as global regulatory expectations continue to evolve. We value thoughtful expertise, accountability, and people who take pride in building products and systems others can trust.

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.
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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 _
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_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 _
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_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 _
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_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 _
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_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 _
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_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. _
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_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

Equal Opportunity
MHL is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. We also comply with Colorado law, which prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employees or applicants for employment based on disability, race (including hair texture, hair type or protective hairstyles commonly or historically associated with race (e.g., braids, locs, twists, tight coils or curls, cornrows, bantu knots, afros and headwraps)), color, creed, sex (including pregnancy), religion, age (over 40), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, state National Guard status, civil air patrol status, and lawful activities during nonworking hours. The Agency also does not discriminate against qualified applicants because they did not apply through a private employment agency. MHL generally does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment solely because they are married to a co-worker. However, exceptions exist where, for example, one employee exercises supervisory authority over, audits, or has access to the Agency's confidential information about the other. MHL will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon these characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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