Director of Health & Safety - Environmental

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and proactive Director of Health and Safety to lead and manage the company’s health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs. This role is critical to upholding a culture of safety excellence throughout the organization and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Director will oversee all HSE policies, training programs, audits, and incident investigations across multiple sites, projects, and operational teams engaged in industrial services and environmental remediation / civil construction activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Develop and implement the company’s health and safety vision, strategy, and policies.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout all levels of the organization.
• Compliance and Risk Management:
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices, and implement effective control measures.
• Manage risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and safety audits.
• Training and Development:
• Oversee the development and delivery of health and safety training programs for all employees and contractors.
• Ensure field staff are properly trained and certified for tasks such as confined space entry, hazardous waste operations (HAZWOPER), and respiratory protection.
• Incident Management and Reporting:
• Lead the investigation of incidents, near-misses, and safety concerns; analyze root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain safety performance metrics and reporting systems; present data and trends to executive leadership.
• Field Engagement and Inspections:
• Manage preparation of site and project specific health & safety plans
• Conduct regular field visits and safety audits at project sites across industrial, construction, and environmental remediation operations.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, site supervisors, and field personnel to ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Customer and Regulatory Interface and Documentation:
• Engage with customer counterparts to assure compliance of our team with site- and customer specific HSE programs
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies regarding safety matters.
• Maintain and update required safety records, SDS databases, permits, and documentation.
• Emergency Preparedness:
• Oversee emergency response planning, drills, and coordination for incidents including spills, fires, and chemical exposures.
  

Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field required.
• Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) strongly preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in HSE roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience in environmental services, industrial maintenance, remediation, or civil construction industries is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of FMCSA, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, DOT, EPA, and RCRA regulations.
• In depth knowledge of Customer and Industry specific HSE Portals including but not limited to ISNET, Ariba, Coupa, Avetta, Poweradvocate, Taulia, Koch, Jaegger and GEP.
• Skills:
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive cultural change and engage teams.
• Strong knowledge of incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to field sites and work in industrial environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with behavior-based safety (BBS) programs.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations including CERCLA, TSCA, and Clean Water Act.
• Experience with technology-based safety tools (e.g., safety management software, digital inspection forms).