Environmental Health & Safety Leader

Company Overview

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets.

Pioneer Metal Finishing is seeking a dedicated and proactive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leader to drive a culture of safety and environmental compliance across our operations. This role partners closely with the Corporate Safety & Environmental Leader to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace for employees, visitors, and contractors.

The EHS Leader will play a key role in implementing safety programs, leading training initiatives, overseeing environmental compliance, and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the facility.

Overview

Why Join Us?

• This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to lead a team that directly impacts product quality, environmental safety, and customer satisfaction. You’ll be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous growth. Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leader – Portland Division
• Are you passionate about creating a safe and sustainable workplace? Join Pioneer Metal Finishing, North America’s leading surface engineering company, as our EHS Leader in the Portland Division. In this role, you’ll champion a culture of safety, lead environmental compliance efforts, and help ensure our team operates in a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with our Corporate Safety & Environmental Leader to implement and maintain safety and environmental programs that meet federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead training initiatives to educate employees and supervisors on EHS policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety-first culture across all levels of the organization
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
• Develop, implement, and deliver EHS policies, procedures, and training programs
• Lead incident investigations and partner with HR on workers' compensation, return-to-work, and modified duty programs
• Monitor and respond to physical, chemical, and biological hazards, developing action plans to reduce risk.
• Conduct audits, maintain records, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards.
• Serve as a key contact for regulatory agencies and support emergency response planning.
• Supervise the divisional pollution control team and collaborate with HR on training, performance, and return-to-work programs.
• Drive monthly safety meetings and promote a safety-first culture across all levels of the organization.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field, or equivalent industrial experience.
• 3+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Industrial wastewater experience or education preferred.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to sharp tools, heavy carts, heat, noise, and chemicals.
• Must be able to lift 30–50 lbs unassisted.
• Use of PPE required in certain areas.

Benefits Summary

We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire:

• Next-Day Pay: Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program: Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees (30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1stof the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off: 80 Hours earned in your first year
• Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits