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Environment, Health & Safety Specialist
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, on site.
Location: Cochise, Arizona
Why Join PGH
PGH is transitioning from a founder-led startup to a systems-led organization.
This Role Is Great Opportunity To
Build systems from the ground up
Shape the company’s safety and compliance foundation
Work in a fast-growing, high-impact environment
Help PGH become best-in-class in agriculture
Position Overview
The EHS Specialist is responsible for building and executing the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) system at PGH.
This is an entry-level, high-impact role for a hands-on builder who will:
Establish foundational EHS systems in the first 90 days
Transition into execution and culture-building across the organization
This role is important to ensure compliance, protecting our people, and enabling PGH to operate with Exellence all the time.
Accountabilities
OSHA 300 logs
Documentation readiness
Audit support and corrective actions
Reported immediately
Properly documented
Investigated for root cause
Followed by corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Training employees and supervisors
Reinforcing safe behaviors
Coaching teams to take ownership of safety
Incident rates
Near misses
Safety compliance
Environmental metrics
Use data to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Phase 1: Build (First 90 Days)
Develop EHS policies and procedures
Implement incident reporting system
Establish OSHA compliance processes
Build documentation and tracking systems
Close SMETA-related gaps
Integrate EHS into onboarding and SOPs
Phase 2: Execute & Scale
Conduct safety audits and inspections
Deliver training across all shifts
Lead incident investigations
Monitor compliance and performance
Partner with operations to improve safety outcomes
Environment
Develop environmental policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
Monitor waste handling and environmental impact
Support sustainability and continuous improvement efforts
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
Strong attention management & documentation skills
Ability to work hands-on in plant and field environments
Assertiveness in communication and influence skills
Builder mindset: able to create systems from scratch
Bilingual, English & Spanish
What Success Looks Like
EHS system fully implemented within first 90 days
Audit-ready documentation at all times
Reduction in safety incidents and risks
Strong adoption of safety practices across teams
All employees actively owning safety (Culture of Safety)
Compensation (Cochise, AZ)
$55,000 – $65,000 base salary & 10% target bonus
Time off: 10 days for PTO & 9 company paid holidays
Culture Aspiration
At PGH, Safety is how we care for each other. This role is expected to model and reinforce:
Safety First
Accountability
Growth Mindset
A-Team
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, on site.
Location: Cochise, Arizona
Why Join PGH
PGH is transitioning from a founder-led startup to a systems-led organization.
This Role Is Great Opportunity To
Build systems from the ground up
Shape the company’s safety and compliance foundation
Work in a fast-growing, high-impact environment
Help PGH become best-in-class in agriculture
Position Overview
The EHS Specialist is responsible for building and executing the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) system at PGH.
This is an entry-level, high-impact role for a hands-on builder who will:
Establish foundational EHS systems in the first 90 days
Transition into execution and culture-building across the organization
This role is important to ensure compliance, protecting our people, and enabling PGH to operate with Exellence all the time.
Accountabilities
- Build & Maintain EHS System
- Ensure Regulatory & Audit Compliance
OSHA 300 logs
Documentation readiness
Audit support and corrective actions
- Lead Incident Reporting & Investigations
Reported immediately
Properly documented
Investigated for root cause
Followed by corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Drive Safety Culture Adoption
Training employees and supervisors
Reinforcing safe behaviors
Coaching teams to take ownership of safety
- Monitor, Report & Improve EHS Performance
Incident rates
Near misses
Safety compliance
Environmental metrics
Use data to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Phase 1: Build (First 90 Days)
Develop EHS policies and procedures
Implement incident reporting system
Establish OSHA compliance processes
Build documentation and tracking systems
Close SMETA-related gaps
Integrate EHS into onboarding and SOPs
Phase 2: Execute & Scale
Conduct safety audits and inspections
Deliver training across all shifts
Lead incident investigations
Monitor compliance and performance
Partner with operations to improve safety outcomes
Environment
Develop environmental policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
Monitor waste handling and environmental impact
Support sustainability and continuous improvement efforts
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
Strong attention management & documentation skills
Ability to work hands-on in plant and field environments
Assertiveness in communication and influence skills
Builder mindset: able to create systems from scratch
Bilingual, English & Spanish
What Success Looks Like
EHS system fully implemented within first 90 days
Audit-ready documentation at all times
Reduction in safety incidents and risks
Strong adoption of safety practices across teams
All employees actively owning safety (Culture of Safety)
Compensation (Cochise, AZ)
$55,000 – $65,000 base salary & 10% target bonus
Time off: 10 days for PTO & 9 company paid holidays
Culture Aspiration
At PGH, Safety is how we care for each other. This role is expected to model and reinforce:
Safety First
Accountability
Growth Mindset
A-Team
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000