EHS/Project Engineer

Timberlab•Philomath, OR

About The Position

This role involves maintaining safety records, organizing safety committees, conducting inspections and audits, providing safety training, supporting environmental compliance, and managing small EHS improvement projects. The position requires assisting in pre-planning, contractor and new hire orientations, and incident investigations.

Requirements

1+ year of EHS program experience, preferably in manufacturing or wood products, mass timber, or lumber operations
Introductory knowledge of federal and state EHS regulations; experience with permits, reporting, and incident investigation preferred.
Developing analytical and problem-solving abilities; solid communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, Engineering or other related fields preferred
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred; additional certifications (OSHA 10/30, LEAN 6 Sigma, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) beneficial.
experience with risk assessment tools (HIRA, JSA/JHA, HAZOP, etc.) and root cause analysis tools (5 Why, TapRoot, Fish bone, etc.) beneficial.

Responsibilities

Keep and maintain safety records (trainings, inspections, certifications, SDS library).
Organize and participate in Safety Committees.
Assist in safety Toolbox Talks/huddles/Stretch n’ Flex and maintain signed training records.
Conduct job site and equipment inspections and audits.
Assist in the pre-planning process (Pre-Task Plan).
Provide safety training on a variety of topics using prepared materials.
Support stormwater and air permit compliance by collecting and reporting samples and production data.
Provide project management for small EHS improvement projects.
Conduct contractor/vendor/consultant safety orientation training.
Conduct new hire safety orientation training.
Assist in incident investigations (near misses, injuries, property damage).