Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Specialist

Overview

Mendocino Forest Products (MFP), The industry leader in sustainable forest management, seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Specialist
to join our team based in Ukiah, CA. Relocation assistance provided if necessary.

The base salary for this position is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00
. Your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education and/or experience. Please keep in mind that that the range published is the full base salary. We also offer a generous benefits package.

The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and All weather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA.

Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-mega

Watt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant.

The EHS Compliance Specialist owns day-to-day environmental and safety compliance and drives proactive improvements. The role ensures required inspections, sampling, training, documentation, and submissions are completed accurately and on time, partners with site leadership to reduce risk, and supports cross-site priorities as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental (own & execute):

• Maintain and implement environmental policies, procedures, and programs to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations and support company sustainability goals.
• Provide technical and regulatory guidance to management and supervisors on environmental compliance matters.
• Lead improvements that reduce environmental footprint (air emissions controls, stormwater, waste reduction, pollution prevention, groundwater protection, hazardous chemical management).
• Plan and perform environmental monitoring and sampling (air, water, waste); analyze and report results; track and close corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit environmental compliance reports (air, water, waste, hazardous materials) with complete, auditable documentation.
• Conduct routine inspections against permits and programs; recommend/drive corrective actions.
• Serve as point of contact for regulatory agencies during inspections and audits.
• Own stormwater (SWPPP/QSE), waste (RCRA), and SPCC programs; maintain permit/plan currency and records.
• Identify and implement environmental programs that improve sustainability and operational efficiency.

Safety (own & execute):

• Deliver and track required safety training; maintain matrices and records (OSHA/Cal-OSHA/OR-OSHA/WA L&I).
• Conduct field inspections/observations (incl. NHOs), document findings, and drive closure of corrective actions.
• Lead/participate in incident response and root-cause investigations (e.g., 5-Whys); verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Maintain and update JHAs, LOTO, PPE, hearing conservation, hazard communication, contractor onboarding, and emergency response plans.
• Verify safe work practices in the field and coach supervisors/crews on expectations.

Collaboration and Training:

• Partner with operations/maintenance/leadership to prioritize risk and schedule work.
• Conduct training on environmental and safety practices; ensure employees understand how environmental factors impact safety and compliance.
• Support cross-functional teams to integrate environmental management and safety goals into daily operations.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4–7+ years in industrial/manufacturing with both…