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EHS Specialist

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Portland OR Facility - Portland, OR
Full Time
$78200.00 - $86900.00 Salary
None
Day Shift

EHS Specialist

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!

Job Summary: 

As an EHS Safety Specialist at Pentagon, your main responsibility is to ensure that employees can work safely by planning, implementing, and overseeing company safety programs. You will work to create a proactive safety culture, so that employees feel comfortable communicating potential issues, concerns and ideas for improvement.  

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. 
  • Conduct regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions. 
  • Organize and conduct safety training programs for employees, including emergency response drills. 
  • Investigate and analyze accidents, near misses, and hazardous conditions to identify root causes and implement preventive measures. 
  • Maintain safety records, including incident reports, training documentation, and safety data sheets. 
  • Collaborate with management and department heads to develop and update safety protocols and procedures. 
  • Conduct safety audits and risk assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with safety standards. 
  • Stay up to date on safety regulations and industry best practices to continuously improve workplace safety. 
  • Define safety objectives for new hires during orientation to cultivate and promote a safe and positive work culture 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, or a related field or 5-10 years’ experience in related fields. 
  • Certification in Occupational Health and Safety is highly desirable. 
  • Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting. 
  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal safety regulations. 
  • Proficient in using safety management software and tools. 
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite. 
  • Strong background in construction safety and Project management preferred 
  • Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities 
  • Strong organizational and time management skills 
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team 
  • Proficient in using safety equipment and tools 
  • Knowledge of emergency response procedures and first-aid techniques 
  • Experience with Microsoft, Microsoft teams, PowerPoint, Excel and auditor safety software 
  • Project Management ability to develop schedules and drive projects to completion 
  • Construction Safety knowledge  

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 work in a controlled arsenic environment. 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. Will on a regular basis push or pull heavy loads (up to 750 lbs.) with basic material handling equipment.

 

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. 

 

To all recruitment agencies: Pentagon Technologies does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job's alias, Pentagon Technologies employees or any other company location. Pentagon Technologies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Pentagon Technologies will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Pentagon Technologies explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. 

 

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