Job Description

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across Timberlab’s mass timber Manufacturing and Fabrications operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and fostering a strong safety culture.
Drive incident prevention, risk reduction, and operational excellence through proactive risk assessments, training, auditing, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, maintenance, and supply chain

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance and EHS System Leadership

• Develop, implement, andmaintaincomprehensive EHS policies, procedures, and programs aligned withOR DEQ&,OR /OSHA, and industry best practices (e.g., ISO 14001, 45001 where applicable).

• Manage environmental permits, reporting, waste management, air and water compliance, and hazardous materials handling specific to timber processing and uses of adhesives/finishes.

• Lead site audits, inspections, and regulatory inspections; prepare corrective action plans and track closure.

• Safety Management and Culture

• Establish andmaintaina site-wide safety management system; set annual EHS goals and metrics (leading and lagging indicators).

• Lead risk assessments (Job Hazard Analyses, Change Management / Management of Change) for new processes, equipment, and product formulations.

• Oversee incident investigations (near-misses, injuries, property damage) with root-cause analysis and correctiveactions;track trends and drive prevention.

• Conduct safetytrainings(new hire orientation, task-specific training, LOTO, confined spaces, machine guarding, ergonomics, forklift, PPE, etc.) and toolbox talks;maintaintraining records.

• Mass Timber and CLT-Specific Governance

• Coordinate safety and environmental considerations during timber processing, adhesive usage, finishing, coating, and handling of wood dust, finisheswhere applicable.

• Collaborate with engineering and productiontodevelop,monitorand control theprocedures forfall protection,equipment guarding, dust control, ventilation, and housekeeping to minimize fire risk and exposure.

• Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity

• Develop andmaintainemergency response plans, fire protection strategies, spill response, and business continuityplans;conduct drills and coordinate with local authorities.

• Maintain EHS records, SDS library, incident databases, and regulatory calendars; ensure data integrity and accessibility for audits.

• Training, Communication, and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build a sustainable safety culture through leadership presence on the floor, mentorship of supervisors, and transparent communication of EHS performance.

• Partner with HR and production for workers’ compensation administration support, return-to-work programs, and ergonomics initiatives.

• Interface with suppliers, contractors, and customers on EHS expectations, permits, inspections, and compliance documentation.

• Continuous Improvement and Metrics

• Identifyopportunities for process improvements, cost reductions related to EHS programs, and alignment with corporate sustainability goals (e.g.,emissionsreductions, waste diversion).

• Prepare and present regular EHS performance reports to leadership, including risk registers, corrective action statuses, and audit results.

• Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead thesiteEHS team (coordinators, specialists, or contractors) and EHS committees; delegate responsibilities whilemaintainingaccountability.

• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to integrate safety and environmental considerations into daily plan, preventive maintenance, and capital project reviews.

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or wood products, mass timber, or lumber operations; experience with wood dust, adhesives, coatings, or related chemical processes is a plus.

• Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Board Certified Safety Engineer (BCSE), or CIH preferred;additionalcertifications (OSHA 30/10, LEAN/6S, ISO 45001) beneficial.

• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations; experience with permits, reporting, incident investigations, and training development.

• Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities;strong communicationand leadership skills;proficiencyin risk assessment tools (HIRA, JSA/Job Hazard Analysis, HAZOP), incident management, and data analytics.