EHS Director

The EHS Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Company’s environmental, health, and safety programs, policies and procedures. This role requires a proactive and engaged individual who can work closely with all levels of employees to ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally conscious workplace. The position will require some travel and the ability to empower individuals or teams throughout our footprint to provide safety oversite and leadership in individual locales.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience as an EHS Director or in a related safety position, preferably in a construction and/or heavy materials laboratory environment.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, NRC, EPA, and other relevant state and federal regulations.
• Certifications:  Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation highly desirable.
• Skills:
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and training skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly for incident investigation.
  • Ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Attributes: Passion for promoting a safe and sustainable workplace.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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Job Type: Full-Time

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SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.