EHS Director

Safety and Compliance Management

• Direct, supervise and mentor professional safety staff.
• Ensure all company operations and activities comply with local, state, and federal EHS regulations, including OSHA, MSHA, NRC and EPA standards.
• Develop, direct and oversee the overall safety program within the company and foster a healthy safety culture where all personnel understand that safety is a value shared by top management.
• Conduct regular, comprehensive EHS inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Ensure a safe workplace including appropriate safety orientations and training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, and use of protective equipment.
• Investigate all incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit all required EHS reports and documentation to regulatory agencies and internal management.
• Stay up-to-date on changes to EHS regulations and industry best practices to ensure continuous compliance and improvement.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Conduct risk assessments for new projects, processes, and equipment to identify and evaluate potential EHS impacts.
• Visit job sites, office locations and labs to conduct documented safety audits on field activities, laboratory operations and standard operating procedures. Track findings to closure.
• Develop and implement specific safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work with department managers to integrate EHS considerations into daily operations.

Training and Development

• Promote a company-wide culture of safety and environmental responsibility through communication and employee engagement.
• Create and deliver effective safety training programs for new hires and current employees on various EHS topics, such as hazard communication, emergency procedures, and safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all EHS training for all employees. Track, organize and manage a company safety database including compliance with training and medical surveillance records.

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop, maintain, and regularly test the company's emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures.
• Lead or participate in the emergency response team, coordinating actions during incidents.
• Ensure the proper maintenance and functioning of all emergency equipment, including fire alarms and fire extinguishers.