Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 4–7+ years in industrial/manufacturing with both environmental and safety responsibilities.
- Environmental: Working knowledge of stormwater (SWPPP/QSE), RCRA waste, SPCC, basic air/water permit compliance, reporting, and recordkeeping.
- Safety: Working knowledge of OSHA/Cal-OSHA/OR-OSHA/WA L&I; proven ability to deliver and track training, conduct inspections/observations, perform incident investigations with root cause analysis, and drive closure of corrective actions.
- Demonstrated ability to own programs, meet regulatory deadlines, and maintain auditable documentation (training matrices, inspection logs, sampling records, manifests, reports).
- Strong communication with operations/maintenance; able to coach in the field and partner on practical fixes.
Preferred:
- ASP or CSP (or actively pursuing); other relevant credentials (e.g., HAZWOPER 24/40, OSHA-30, First Aid/CPR).
- Experience maintaining JHAs, LOTO, PPE/hearing conservation, HazCom/chemical management, contractor safety onboarding, and emergency response plans.
- Experience interfacing with regulators during inspections/audits.
- Exposure to sustainability/pollution-prevention initiatives that tie to operational efficiency (nice to have, not the core of the role).
Travel Requirements:
- Local/regional travel as needed, occasional travel to other company locations, vendors, or agencies.
Physical Requirements:
- This position involves continuous walking, sitting for extended periods, and communication.
- Occasional physical tasks include standing, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting.
- Regular use of wrists and fingers for extended periods of typing or data entry is required.
- The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, either independently or with assistance.
- Specific vision abilities required for this role include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit or stand and maintain balance, particularly when working on elevated platforms or accessing machinery at height.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision (e.g., inspecting machine components); Distance vision (e.g., monitoring operations); Color vision (e.g., identifying wire colors and indicator lights); Peripheral vision; Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus
- The employee is occasionally required to detect odors, such as smoke, gas, or burning materials, which may indicate safety hazards.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration from machinery such as saws, conveyors, and hydraulic systems.
- The employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles, including sawdust, lubricants, fumes, and welding smoke.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, as well as high, precarious places including catwalks, scaffolding, and elevated work areas.
- The employee is also exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, when working in or around outdoor areas of the facility.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, requiring the consistent use of hearing protection in designated areas.
- The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated b company policy and OSHA Standards, which may include: Safety glasses or face shields, hearing protection, safety gloves, steel-toe safety footwear, hard hats, and respiratory protection if necessary.
Competencies
Planning & Organizing
Effectively prioritizes and plans work activities to ensure efficient use of time and resources. Demonstrates the ability to set clear goals, develop realistic action plans, and allocate necessary resources for success.
Teamwork
Works collaboratively with others, balancing team, and individual responsibilities. Actively listens and is open to diverse perspectives. Provides constructive feedback and contributes to building a positive team environment. Places team success above individual interests and foster group commitment toward shared goals.
Motivation & Initiative
Sets and works toward ambitious goals, demonstrating persistence and overcoming obstacles. Strives for excellence by continuously measuring performance and seeking opportunities for self-improvement. Takes initiative to pursue new challenges, assumes increased responsibilities, and acts independently when necessary. Proactively seeks out opportunities and offers help when needed.
Ethics & Organizational Support
Acts with integrity and upholds ethical standards in all aspects of work. Follows established policies and procedures and completes tasks on time. Actively supports the organization’s goals, values, and mission, while respecting diversity and contributing to an inclusive workplace.
Adaptability & Dependability
Adapts effectively to changes in the work environment and successfully manages competing demands. Responds flexibly to new situations and challenges. Follows instructions and is receptive to leadership direction. Demonstrates reliability by meeting deadlines, completing tasks, and adjusting to unforeseen circumstances when necessary.
Quality
Maintains high standards of accuracy and thoroughness in work, consistently looking for opportunities to enhance quality and operational efficiency.
Quantity
Achieves productivity targets, completing tasks efficiently and on time. Continuously seeks ways to improve output while maintaining a focus on quality.
Safety and Security
Adheres to safety procedures and protocols, actively identifies and reports potential hazards. Ensure proper use of equipment and materials, with a clear focus on maintaining a safe work environment. Understands that safety is a top priority and consistently prioritizes it in all aspects of work performance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any, or a combination of, the following characteristics: race (including hair texture and styles), color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.
