EHS Manager- Semiconductor

ResponsAble Staffing; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager at Portland Manufacturing Facility leads safety, occupational health, and environmental programs in a chemical manufacturing environment supporting the semiconductor industry. This is a hands-on leadership role partnering with Production, Facilities, Quality, HR, and Process Safety Management.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 7+ years of progressive EHS experience; OSHA/Oregon OSHA knowledge; CSP/CHMM desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience in regulated industrial environments.
• Experience with OSHA/Oregon OSHA compliance and safety programs.
• CSP, CHMM or similar certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve site EHS programs, policies, procedures, and safe-work practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including OSHA/Oregon OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Maintain EHS documentation, OSHA records, regulatory reporting, programs, and inspection readiness.
• Monitor regulatory and industry developments.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership on the floor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

BA/BS in related technical discipline

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt- DIRECT HIRE
Location: Portland, Oregon (Portland Manufacturing Facility (PMF) [On-site, no remote work availability])
Work Schedule: Days, mostly Monday – Friday
Compensation Range: $105k - $115,000
Purpose
The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads workplace safety, occupational health, and applicable environmental programs at the Portland Manufacturing Facility. Operating within a chemical manufacturing environment supporting the semiconductor industry, this position is responsible for strengthening safety culture, reducing operational risk, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring safe work practices are consistently understood and followed.
This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership position that partners with Production, Warehouse/Logistics, Engineering, Facilities, Quality, HR, and Process Safety Management (PSM).

Key Responsibilities

EHS Leadership & Compliance

• Lead and continuously improve site EHS programs, policies, procedures, and safe-work practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including OSHA/Oregon OSHA and applicable environmental regulations.
• Maintain required EHS documentation, OSHA records, regulatory reporting, programs, and inspection readiness.
• Monitor regulatory and industry developments

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline required; an equivalent combination of education, professional EHS certifications, and/or substantial relevant industrial experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS, occupational safety, or industrial safety experience, preferably within chemical manufacturing, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing/production, or another highly regulated industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety programs, workplace inspections, JHAs/risk assessments, incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of OSHA/Oregon OSHA requirements and industrial safety practices.
• Experience with chemical safety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, and environmental compliance preferred.
• Experience working with PSM-regulated operations strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry and HAZWOPER certifications preferred.
• CSP, ASP, CHMM, or similar professional certification desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline preferred. Equivalent relevant experience and professional certifications will be considered.
• Strong communication, coaching, analytical, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively from the production floor through senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, gain buy‑in, challenge unsafe practices, and take initiative.