EHS Safety Director (31095)

Pentagon Technologies; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401K with employer matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Pentagon Technologies, Inc. is seeking an EHS Safety Director to lead the Technical Services Group’s safety strategy across complex projects in Chandler, AZ. This role drives incident prevention, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decisions with executive-level collaboration.

You will shape long-range EHS plans, develop talent, and deploy certification programs while mentoring staff and partnering with business units, customers, and subcontractors to elevate safety performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in EHS or related field with 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership.
• Proven success leading multi-site EHS programs.
• Advanced certifications preferred (e.g., CHST, CSP, CIH, OSHA 30).
• Experience in construction/technical services environments.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Experience with EHS management software.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year safety roadmaps and KPI-aligned objectives.
• Lead safety planning for major projects and risk reviews.
• Advise BU leadership on risk tolerance and regulatory expectations.
• Conduct high-level inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Oversee incident investigations and CAPA implementation.
• Lead training strategy and certification pathways.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven

Communication

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigations

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS/related field

Tools

EHS software

Audit tools

MS Office/Teams

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 EHS Safety Director is a strategic leadership role within our Technical Services Group (TSG), accountable for shaping and sustaining a high‑performance safety culture across all workplace and project environments. This leader drives proactive incident prevention, establishes long‑range EHS strategies, and ensures operational excellence through data‑driven decision‑making, KPI alignment, and continuous improvement of EHS systems, behaviors, and processes.

You will oversee EHS planning and execution for complex projects, lead workforce readiness through talent development and certification programs, and ensure full compliance with PTG’s B‑SAFE program and all regulatory requirements. This role requires exceptional communication and stakeholder management, partnering closely with business unit leadership, customers, subcontractors, and corporate EHS to anticipate risks, influence behaviors, and elevate safety performance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic EHS leadership by developing multi‑year safety roadmaps, setting measurable objectives, and driving a proactive incident‑prevention culture across all TSG operations.
• Lead EHS planning for major projects, including bid‑phase risk reviews, resource forecasting, and development of advanced project‑specific EHS plans.
• Serve as the senior advisor to BU leadership, ensuring alignment on risk tolerance, regulatory requirements, and operational expectations.
• Conduct high‑level safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify systemic hazards, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and approve complex JHAs, Hazard Communication Plans, and high‑risk work procedures tailored to project scope, environment, and client requirements.
• Oversee incident prevention programs, ensuring thorough investigations, trend analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions that address systemic root causes.
• Lead organizational training strategy, including advanced safety training, emergency response programs, competency development, and certification pathways for field personnel and leaders.
• Maintain and analyze EHS performance metrics, including leading and lagging indicators, OSHA logs, audit results, and behavioral observations to guide continuous improvement.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements, and proactively monitor changes in standards and industry best practices.
• Manage EHS equipment, PPE programs, emergency response readiness, and medical interface protocols, including HIPAA‑compliant handling of employee medical information.
• Champion cross‑functional collaboration, influencing project managers, construction leaders, and subcontractors to adopt best‑in‑class safety practices.
• Mentor and develop EHS staff, providing coaching, performance management, and leadership to build a strong, scalable EHS organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field; 10-15 years+ of progressive EHS experience, including leadership of multi‑site or large‑scale construction programs.
• Demonstrated success managing and developing EHS teams.
• Advanced certifications preferred (e.g., CHST, CSP, CIH, OSHA 30, high‑risk work certifications).
• Proven experience leading EHS programs in construction, technical services, or similarly complex environments.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks.
• Experience implementing EHS management software and digital reporting systems.
• Background in construction safety and project management strongly preferred.

Required Skills

• Deep knowledge of construction, technical services, and high‑risk industry safety regulations and standards.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels, from field teams to executives.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience using data to drive decision‑making.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership and customers.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities, able to manage multiple complex initiatives.
• Proficiency with EHS management systems, audit tools, and Microsoft Office/Teams platforms.
• Expertise in emergency response planning, high‑risk work controls, and incident‑prevention methodologies.

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.