Plant Grow Harvest (PGH)

Environment Health and Safety Specialist

Cochise, ArizonaFull-time
$55,000 - $65,000 annually
About the Job
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
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 
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