EHS Engineer (30421)

Pentagon Technologies; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401K with employer matching

Health insurance

Long-term disability

Life and AD&D

EAP

Job summary

Pentagon Technologies, Inc. in Mesa, AZ, is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to strengthen safety, health, and environmental performance across operations.

You will evaluate hazards, design engineered controls, and drive risk reduction while aligning with OSHA and EPA requirements. The role emphasizes proactive risk assessment, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement, partnering with operations, R&D, and maintenance to embed safe design concepts into projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of engineering controls and risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and develop technical solutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; MS Office/SharePoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hazard analyses (PHA, FMEA, machine risk assessments).
• Design and implement engineering controls (ventilation, guarding, interlocks, ergonomic solutions).
• Review new equipment, process changes, and capital projects for safety and environmental impact.
• Develop and maintain safety documentation, specifications, and equipment standards.
• Lead root-cause investigations and recommend long-term engineering solutions (8D/RCCA).
• Analyze environmental and safety data to identify trends and drive system improvements.

Skills

Risk assessment

Root cause analysis

Failure analysis

Engineering controls

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Statistics

ERP software

PowerBI

Job description

Pentagon Technologies, Inc. is a leader in providing mission-critical semiconductor services that touch every device with a computer chip inside. Our customers include the largest semiconductor chip and OEM tool manufacturers in the industry. We stay at the forefront of our industry through innovation, technical proficiency, and our amazing employees. Our industry is in the midst of unprecedented growth and Pentagon is seeking outstanding candidates to join our team!

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer applies engineering principles to strengthen the safety, health, and environmental performance of the organization. This role focuses on evaluating hazards, designing engineered controls, and improving processes to reduce operational risks. By analyzing equipment, workflows, and system performance, the EHS Engineer helps ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal EHS standards while enhancing the overall reliability and safety of operations.

Success in this role requires strong technical expertise paired with a proactive risk assessment, root cause and failure analysis, and solution driven mindset. The EHS Engineer identifies- opportunities for continuous improvement, develops practical risk mitigation strategies, and collaborates closely with the cross functional teams to embed safe design concepts into both new and existing systems. The work supports long-term operational resilience by delivering sustainable, data informed safety solutions that drive meaningful reductions in risk & become champion of our BSAFE program.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering-based hazard analyses (PHA, FMEA, and machine risk assessments).
• Evaluate, design, and implement engineering controls such as ventilation systems, machine guarding, interlocks, and ergonomic solutions.
• Review new equipment, process changes, and capital projects designs for safety and environmental impacts and drive down the identified risks.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, safety specifications, and equipment standards.
• Lead investigations involving technical root causes and recommend long term engineering solutions using 8D/RCCA format.
• Analyze environmental and safety data to identify trends and develop system-level improvements. Publish KPIs to maintain a sharp focus on the site’s targets.
• Collaborate closely with operations, R&D, maintenance, and project engineering teams to integrate EHS into project lifecycles.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable industry standards & regulatory license and permits in wastewater, air quality, universal waste and hazardous materials handling, storage & disposition.
• Develop parts and equipment specific safety training content and setup and / or conduct training sessions as needed.
• Perform regular EHS audits and monitor critical parameters on air, water, near misses, lost time incidents etc in order to proactively address risks for a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Environmental, or related field) with 5 years of experience in relevant field.
• Strong understanding of engineering controls, risk assessment methodologies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and develop technical solutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills using MS Office and SharePoint. Working knowledge of using Statistics, ERP software, cloud database, and PowerBI is preferred.

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, WSO-CSE, CSHO, ASSE- ASC or FE/PE
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or high hazard environments and PSM.
• Familiarity with process safety, industrial ventilation design, or environmental systems.
• Total Quality Management/ Six Sigma
• Safety Management Techniques
• HAZMAT
• 6S Program methodology
• Regulatory compliance Experience with environmental laws such as RCRA, CWA, CAA, EPCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, state/local environmental codes, and permit conditions

Safety

Employee will be trained in, and is to follow and lead by example, all general safety requirements of Pentagon Technologies as well as specific safety regulatory requirements.

Work Environment

Must be able to work in a group environment and be a self-starter. Must be able to perform in noisy, moist, or wet, and hazardous materials environments with standard protection devices. Must be able to handle necessary tools to perform tasks, including manual and mechanized material handling equipment for moving heavy loads through the production environment with little assistance. Must be able to work in a controlled chemical environment. Persons who are sensitive to chemical environments with such medical conditions as asthma, allergies, or extreme sensitivity to chemicals may not be considered as good candidates for this position.

Physical Demands

Must pass Company required screening tests. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Perks of Working at Pentagon Technologies

At the end of the day, our strength comes from our people, and we are determined to recognize and promote your wellbeing - be it professionally, financially, physically, or mentally.

• Generous PTO
• 401K program with employer matching contribution
• Health, dental, vision Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance (fully employer paid)
• Life and AD&D (employer paid & voluntary option)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Be advised that Pentagon Technologies does not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates who do not reside near the posted location will be responsible for covering all relocation costs. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and agree that they will be solely responsible for any expenses incurred in relocating to the area if selected for the role.

Pentagon Technologies is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment of associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

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