DIRECTOR OF QUALITY, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT (QHSE)

Description Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more. Position The Director of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment has the responsibility for helping to execute strategic projects and develop new programs to help drive world class performance. This position also ensures that QHSE requirements are incorporated into the global, foundational, best practice tools and processes for optimization, planning and work execution across projects. Essential Functions Quality Manage and oversee production safety and quality to ensure compliance to codes, standards, regulations, equipment specific specifications, and Gulf requirements. Align QHSE and Operations strategy, programs, initiatives, standards and training across GWS Enterprise Accounts, ensuring consistency but allowing for flexibility for local regulatory, cultural or infrastructure differences. Facilitate sharing of information within QHSE and across the organization to create opportunities and synergies and to develop and promote best management practices and programs across Gulf. Collaborate with all department heads in identifying, developing, and implementing cross-functional solutions. Provide input into the company’s strategic plan. Develop and implement initiatives designed to not only mitigate risk and promote employee safety, but to drive culture change across the organization. Assist in developing and delivering training related to high-risk activities. Implements audits throughout the organization, ensuring quality standards, safety and legal requirements, and specifications are met. Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders to identify and resolve quality problems with delivered work products. Conduct or assist with performance and failure analysis of defective work products; identify, recommend, or execute corrective actions. Draft and maintain product assurance policies and procedures, ensuring specifications and requirements are met. Draft and recommend procedures to establish or improve quality standards, process controls, and inspection methods. Develop strategic program to maintain ISO 9001 certification. Perform other duties as assigned. Safety Create and maintain safety programs to ensure OSHA, federal, state, local and company compliance. Maintain all documentation as it relates to our Business Management System, federal, state and local compliance regulations. Create and train safe working condition protocols for facilities and work sites. Provide safety training for employees on policies, regulations and procedures. Analyze incident reports, metrics and injury case studies in order to institute changes that lead to a safer environment. Advise all managers, directors and leadership team on compliance issues. Manage and support QHSE regulatory requirements as mandated by regulatory agencies and the division, including OSHA, DOT and other state regulations. Perform other duties as assigned. Environmental Assist work site and facility leaders with environmental studies and help implement programs to ensure compliance with sustainability initiatives. Maintain and report any federal, state and local compliance regulations as it relates to environmental aspects of production facilities. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Qualifications Clear understanding and articulation of Safety Management Systems – leadership commitment, accountability, effective communication, auditing, and performance metrics. Extensive working knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation. Knowledge of effective quality practices in a project environment. 10+ years of experience in areas of ISO 9001 quality program implementation. Strong trend and data analytical skills to drive program and process changes. Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions. 8+ years of leading a team. Strong leadership, staff management, and facilitation skills. Strong management, interpersonal, and influencing skills at all levels from the site to the boardroom. Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict, and to effectively communicate ideas and be an active listener. Education Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a 4-year college or university in a technical area of health, safety and environment or equivalent work experience. Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Exceptional presentation skills. Excellent project management experience. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Work Environment / Physical Demands Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Frequent sitting and operating a computer. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work. Ability to travel as required for meetings with client(s), other parties, or site visits that may require overnight stay. Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr