Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic EHS Leadership
• Develop and execute the company’s multi-year EHS strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Establish the EHS vision, priorities, performance expectations, and success measures for the organization
• Provide executive-level leadership and guidance on EHS matters impacting operational risk and business performance
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends; proactively adapt corporate EHS programs and policies
• Serve as the senior subject-matter expert for OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and federal regulations

Program Oversight & Governance

• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of standardized EHS programs across all business units
• Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis, audits, trend reviews, and leading/lagging indicators
• Ensure consistency, accountability, and alignment of EHS practices company-wide
• Lead corporate EHS governance forums, cross-functional committees, and strategic safety initiatives
• Ensure environmental compliance requirements (waste handling, reporting, spill control, permitting) are maintained

Leadership of EHS Operations

• Provide strategic oversight and senior-level review of high-risk work activities, critical hazards, and complex operational challenges
• Support escalation of sensitive or high-impact EHS issues requiring executive involvement
• Conduct leadership safety walks, field observations, and program assurance reviews
• Provide direction and guidance during regulatory inspections, investigations, and major projects

Culture & Organizational Engagement

• Champion a positive, proactive, and accountable safety culture across the organization
• Engage senior leaders and field teams in safety expectations, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Communicate EHS performance, priorities, and emerging risks to executive leadership and the broader organization
• Reinforce accountability through leadership presence, consistent messaging, and visible commitment

Training & Capability Development

• Set strategic direction for corporate EHS training standards and role-based learning paths
• Ensure all regulatory and role-specific training requirements are met across the organization
• Guide the development, delivery, and evaluation of EHS training effectiveness
• Develop and mentor EHS professionals to strengthen technical expertise and leadership depth

Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee OSHA recordkeeping accuracy and regulatory reporting requirements
• Review EHS KPIs, incident trends, and leading indicators to identify systemic risks
• Present EHS performance updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
• Lead enterprise initiatives to reduce incident rates, improve environmental compliance, and enhance operational safety
• Evaluate new technologies and tools that strengthen EHS systems and execution

Resource & Budget Oversight

• Develop and manage the EHS budget
• Ensure EHS resources are aligned to the highest-risk operations and strategic priorities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, performance management, coaching, and development for the EHS team
• Ensures EHS resources are effectively deployed to support operational needs
• Builds organizational capability and succession within the EHS function