Environmental Health Safety Specialist

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 Excellence all the time.

Accountabilities

1. Build & Maintain EHS System

Design, implement, and continuously improve PGH’s EHS systems, including policies, SOPs, documentation, and compliance frameworks.

2. Ensure Regulatory & Audit Compliance

Own compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and SMETA requirements, including:

• OSHA 300 logs
• Documentation readiness
• Audit support and corrective actions

3. Lead Incident Reporting & Investigations

Ensure all incidents are:

• Reported immediately
• Properly documented
• Investigated for root cause
• Followed by corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

4. Drive Safety Culture Adoption

Embed a Safety First culture by:

• Training employees and supervisors 
• Reinforcing safe behaviors 
• Coaching teams to take ownership of safety 

5. Monitor, Report & Improve EHS Performance

Track and report key metrics:

• 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 

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