EHS Leader for Mass Timber Operations

Timberlab; Swisshome (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Timberlab in Oregon is seeking an experienced EHS Leader to drive the development and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across mass timber manufacturing and fabrication operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and fostering a strong safety culture.

You will lead incident prevention, audits, training, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, maintenance, and supply chain while advancing governance for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or wood products.
• Certifications such as CSP, BCSE, or CIH preferred; OSHA 30/10, LEAN/6S, ISO 45001 beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations; experience with permits, reporting, incident investigations, and training development.
• Proficient in risk assessment tools (HIRA, JSA/Job Hazard Analysis, HAZOP), incident management, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance and EHS System Leadership across operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs aligned with regulations.
• Manage environmental permits, reporting, waste management, and hazardous materials handling.
• Lead site audits, inspections, and regulatory inspections; prepare corrective action plans and track closure.
• Establish and maintain a site-wide safety management system; set annual EHS goals and metrics.
• Lead risk assessments for new processes, equipment, and product formulations.
• Oversee incident investigations with root-cause analysis and corrective actions; track trends.
• Conduct safety trainings and maintain training records.
• Coordinate safety and environmental considerations during processing and finishing.
• Develop emergency response plans and conduct drills; maintain EHS records and calendars.
• Interface with suppliers, contractors, and customers on EHS expectations and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions in EHS programs.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment tools

Incident management

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication skills

Training development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field

Advanced degree or certifications preferred

Job description

Timberlab in Oregon is seeking an experienced EHS Leader to drive the development and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across mass timber manufacturing and fabrication operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and fostering a strong safety culture.

You will lead incident prevention, audits, training, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, maintenance, and supply chain while advancing governance for