EHS/Project Engineer

Timberlab; Philomath (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Timberlab, located in Philomath, Oregon, seeks an Environmental, Health & Safety professional to support and lead our EHS program. The role involves managing training, records, audits, and safety communications to maintain compliance and drive safe operations.

You will conduct inspections, assist in incident investigations, and help with permit compliance and continuous safety improvements across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or related field preferred.
• 1+ year of EHS program experience in manufacturing or wood products or lumber operations.
• CSP/ASP preferred; OSHA 10/30, LEAN 6 Sigma, ISO 14001/ISO 45001 beneficial.
• Introductory knowledge of federal and state EHS regulations; permits, reporting, and incident investigation preferred.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities; strong communication; familiarity with risk assessment tools and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Keep and maintain safety records (trainings, inspections, certifications, SDS library).
• Organize and participate in Safety Committees.
• Assist in safety Toolbox Talks/huddles/Stretch n’ Flex and maintain signed training records.
• Conduct job site and equipment inspections and audits.
• Assist in the pre-planning process (Pre-Task Plan).
• Provide safety training on a variety of topics using prepared materials.
• Support stormwater and air permit compliance by collecting and reporting samples and production data.
• Provide project management for small EHS improvement projects.
• Conduct contractor/vendor/consultant safety orientation training.
• Conduct new hire safety orientation training.
• Assist in incident investigations (near misses, injuries, property damage).

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in EHS related field

1+ year EHS program experience

CSP

ASP

OSHA 10/30

LEAN 6 Sigma

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Risk assessment tools (HIRA, JSA/JHA,

Root cause analysis tools (5 Why, TapR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, Engineering or other related fields preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

• Keep and maintain safety records (trainings, inspections, certifications, SDS library).
• Organize and participate in Safety Committees.
• Assist in safety Toolbox Talks/huddles/Stretch n’ Flex and maintain signed training records.
• Conduct job site and equipment inspections and audits.
• Assist in the pre-planning process (Pre-Task Plan).
• Provide safety training on a variety of topics using prepared materials.
• Support stormwater and air permit compliance by collecting and reporting samples and production data.
• Provide project management for small EHS improvement projects.
• Conduct contractor/vendor/consultant safety orientation training.
• Conduct new hire safety orientation training.
• Assist in incident investigations (near misses, injuries, property damage).

Position Responsibilities And Duties

• Keep and maintain safety records (trainings, inspections, certifications, SDS library).
• Organize and participate in Safety Committees.
• Assist in safety Toolbox Talks/huddles/Stretch n’ Flex and maintain signed training records.
• Conduct job site and equipment inspections and audits.
• Assist in the pre-planning process (Pre-Task Plan).
• Provide safety training on a variety of topics using prepared materials.
• Support stormwater and air permit compliance by collecting and reporting samples and production data.
• Provide project management for small EHS improvement projects.
• Conduct contractor/vendor/consultant safety orientation training.
• Conduct new hire safety orientation training.
• Assist in incident investigations (near misses, injuries, property damage).

Minimum Skills Or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, Engineering or other related fields preferred
• 1+ year of EHS program experience, preferably in manufacturing or wood products, mass timber, or lumber operations
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred; additional certifications (OSHA 10/30, LEAN 6 Sigma, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) beneficial.
• Introductory knowledge of federal and state EHS regulations; experience with permits, reporting, and incident investigation preferred.
• Developing analytical and problem-solving abilities; solid communication skills, experience with risk assessment tools (HIRA, JSA/JHA, HAZOP, etc.) and root cause analysis tools (5 Why, TapRoot, Fish bone, etc.) beneficial.