Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Work alongside engineers, technicians, and crews in labs, shops, docks, and field environments to identify hazards and support work planning
• Serve as a daily field safety partner to technical teams in manufacturing spaces, test areas, and field environments
• Coach teams in the moment on safe practices, hazard recognition, and risk controls
• Develop and apply Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and other risk assessment methods
• Support safe execution of high-risk work including LOTO, hot work, lifting and rigging, and marine operations
• Contribute to HAZID/HAZOP assessments for new projects and equipment
• Participate in engineering design reviews and safety reviews during construction and process development
• Support incident investigations and develop practical corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain safety documentation including inspections, near misses, and incident records
• Contribute to developing and delivering safety training for diverse technical audiences
• Support emergency response planning and drills

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in EHS, field safety, industrial, construction, manufacturing, or marine safety
• Strong foundation in industrial operations, fabrication, manufacturing, or hardware development environments
• Demonstrated ability to build trust with technicians and engineers through a hands-on approach
• Strong hazard recognition skills and experience developing JHAs
• Experience supporting LOTO, hot work, confined space, lifting and rigging, or electrical work
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and risk assessment methodologies
• Ability to translate regulatory concepts into practical guidance
• Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-changing startup environments
• Ability to travel to vendors and test sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-voltage electrical safety and NFPA 70E
• Background in metal fabrication, engineering, or hardware assembly
• Experience with marine operations or maritime safety
• Working knowledge of lithium-ion battery safety
• Familiarity with HAZID/HAZOP methodologies
• Knowledge of Federal, California, Oregon, and/or Washington OSHA regulations
• Relevant certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, or OSHA 30

Benefits

• Cash compensation of $105,000 - $145,000
• Company equity
• 100% company-paid gold level PPO health insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company-paid dental and vision insurance
• 100% company-paid disability insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• Relocation assistance to Portland