Director of EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety)

About the role

Turn trash into opportunity — build a career that keeps communities running. The Director of EH&S supports multiple operating divisions within a designated region, driving the development, implementation, and oversight of loss prevention initiatives, regulatory compliance, and a culture of safety. This role focuses on training, coaching, and supporting the District General Managers and their front-line leaders to ensure a proactive, consistent, and effective safety environment. This position does not have a fixed office location and requires extensive travel across the company’s footprint.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a safety subject matter expert and provide consultation to divisional leadership on safety programs, procedures, and compliance.
• Design, deliver, and reinforce training programs that promote a proactive and sustainable safety culture.
• Monitor and support the implementation of safety initiatives including Smith Systems, Lytx and 3rd Eye, identifying gaps and driving corrective action as needed.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations (OSHA, FMCSA, DOT, etc.) across all divisions, including collections and post‑collections operations.
• Maintain oversight of documentation and recordkeeping in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in and/or lead investigations of serious injuries, incidents, and near‑misses; monitor and coach local supervisors on the quality of investigations for less severe incidents.
• Lead emergency preparedness planning and response protocols, serving as an incident command resource during major events.
• Partner with HR, operations and maintenance to manage return‑to‑duty, modified duty, and injury recovery programs.
• Conduct regular division‑level safety audits, facility walkthroughs, and ride‑a‑longs.
• Ensure consistent messaging of safety values through supporting safety meetings, engagement programs, and performance accountability.
• Provide or coordinate training materials, toolbox talks, and safety communications across divisions.
• Assist in preparation for and response to OSHA or DOT inspections and corporate audits.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports, correspondence, and develop training materials with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Deep understanding of FMCSA and DOT regulations, including Hours of Service (HOS) compliance, vehicle inspection requirements, and driver qualification and file management.
• Experience facilitating return‑to‑work programs and managing injury reporting processes.
• Ability to lead and influence change without direct authority.
• Safety credentials preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or other professional certification from a nationally recognized organization (e.g., NSC, BCSP); or a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health, or a related field may be substituted for experience.
• Completion of OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER certification.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a safety professional in transportation, construction, manufacturing, or related industry.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently (75%+ daily/weekly).
• Must become Smith Systems Certified within 6 months of being in this role if not already certified.