Regulatory Affairs Assistant

Belzona Inc., an established leader in industrial protective coatings, and repair composites, has gained incomparable success by acknowledging the need to provide not only technologically advanced products, but also to present uncompromising service to our customers – offering one solution to their maintenance challenges.

With a reputation for products and services of the highest quality, it is essential that our people represent the company’s values and goals.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a highly-skilled, motivated Regulatory Affairs Assistant to join our Miami, Florida based team.

Job Summary

Successful candidates in this role will provide support for the company’s regulatory and safety needs.

You will be responsible for the local implementation, management and adherence to the company’s corporate safety programs, policies and procedures. You will also be responsible for maintaining standards and functions to reduce and prevent employee injuries, accidents and occupational illnesses, as well as reducing the environmental aspects and impacts associated with the company’s operations.

The position will also be responsible for purchasing safety supplies and other essentials.

Key Responsibilities

• Arrange annual fire alarm and sprinkler inspections with ADT. Arrange annual fire extinguisher inspection with third party provider.
  
• Other inspections – storm water permit inspection, annual Miami-Dade fire inspection, DERM inspection, emergency eyewash and shower inspection.
  
• Perform or arrange respirator fit tests and training for new employees and annual fit tests and training for all employees using a respirator.
  
• ITS safety training.
  
• Generate and update product labels as needed.
  
• Generate TSCA Import Certificate form as requested by customer service for shipments coming from company’s UK office.
  
• Generate workplace labels for new raw materials.
  
• Generate and file workplace safety data sheets.
  
• Provide regulatory information to UK office as requested including REACH registration and inventory list status for raw materials. Calculate quantities of raw materials imported into the UK, determine what exceeds the REACH 1 ton limit, and get information to vendors so they can cover us under their registrations if they provide that service. Provide commodity codes for products.
  
• Fire Marshal – conduct monthly inspections.
  
• Spill Team Member – refill spill kits.
  
• Purchasing of safety committee items, and PPE.
  

Requirements

Required

• 1-5 years’ experience in similar field, preferably in manufacturing, chemical or safety industry.
• Self-starter who can effectively evaluate situations, and take independent action to expedite the resolution of open issues.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Fluency in the English language is essential.
  

Desired

• A degree is not essential for this role, however, qualifications in Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) or related fields would be a bonus.
  
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.
  
• Fluent in Spanish language.
  

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program, target bonus, 401(k) with company match and paid holidays, vacation and personal days.

Belzona is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We also maintain a Drug-Free Workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment for all our employees.