HSE Region Manager - Southeast

Job Description

Job Description

Discover a career at Depot Connect International (DCI) , a global leader in the Tank/ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. We're more than just a service provider; we're a unified team combining the expertise of industry leaders Quala, Boasso Global, and PSC . Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with over 160 locations worldwide, our team of over 3,500 employees excels in offering a multitude of mission-critical services.

The primary purpose of the HSE Regional Manager is to provide leadership and direction to ensure that the assigned locations are fully compliant in Environmental Health & Safety.

This is a heavy travel position with up to 80% travel within the assigned region (26 facilities within NC, SC, GA, AL, TN). The assigned facilities will be visited on a regular rotation.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $125,000, plus annual bonus potential

Position Responsibilities:

• EHS technical expert, responsible for the strategic planning, technical support, and overall management of environmental, health, safety, and industrial hygiene issues for assigned Region
• Travel to assigned location/facility for leading, coaching and general inspection to detect existing or potential EHS hazards and determine corrective actions where indicated
• Lead EHS Operating culture change utilizing Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles
• Lead and manage compliance programs, procedures, and policies associated with federal, state, and local regulations and acts as a liaison with external legal and regulatory personnel and agencies
• Collaborate with internal teams, including but not limited to Operations, Human Resources, IT to integrate EHS consideration into business practices, project and new initiatives.
• Develop and implement a safety-oriented strategy across the region and measure, report and achieve key metric goals. Prepare reports and dashboards on EHS KPI as required.
• Develop specific environmental, health and safety objectives and create action plans to meet those objectives. Risk based approach to ensuring implementation and execution of Life Saving Actions
• Maintain and execute an EHS compliance calendar for all required regulatory and policy activities for all locations and organizations assigned.
• Work with Regional leadership team to ensure all key EHS operational controls are in place and EHS action items are resolved on a timely basis
• Conduct site visits and assessments to evaluate the site's compliance with OSHA standards; prioritizes programs to address identified gaps
• Maintain, review and report EHS performance, identifying opportunities for improvement along with implementing preventative and corrective actions as required
• Responsible for all aspects of incident management and incident investigation; lead site level root cause incident investigations; assist in developing and implementing corrective actions to resolve EHS issues and track action items to closure
• Monitors and reports on the status and effectiveness of EHS corrective and preventive actions; tracked and verified.
• Ensures mandatory Regulatory event reporting (OSHA, EPA, etc.) is completed on time and with highest integrity i.e. annual OSHA 300 log, notification of serious accident, hospitalization or death.
• Perform Risk and Hazard assessments (JSA) and PPE assessments
• Develop and implement site emergency response plans and serve as the emergency coordinator for events
• Create a proactive approach to EHS excellence through cross functional cooperation, communication and training. Work with EHS Training Team on development and deployment.
• Ensures required local systems are in place for environmental, permitting, analytical testing and record keeping requirements to be performed as necessary and to maintain compliance
• Integrate and partner with business leaders to promote a proactive safety culture focused both on incident prevention and regulatory compliance
• Advise commercial / sales staff regarding EHS implications associated with new/changed services and/or product offerings
• Engage and accountable for audit actions to ensure regulatory compliance
• Ensure accurate and timely EHS record keeping, document management and effective case management
• Ensure timely coordination of all regulatory or Company required EHS testing and training, coordinating and collaborating with the “E” and “H” teams
• Initiate, establish and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external clients by communicating and influencing effectively at multiple levels of the organization to achieve results.
• Awareness level understanding of chemical industry.
• Assist internal / external legal counsel in preparation of legal and technical defenses in regulatory enforcement actions and associated regulatory matters
• Stay up to date in relevant regulatory and industry trends and best practices; participate in relevant industry associations and industry groups

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related Science field is highly desired. Master’s Degree in EHS or related Science field is preferred. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, >10 years’ experience within EHS function will be considered
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in EHS function within a high-risk industry
• Working knowledge of EHS regulation with strong understanding of OSHA and EPA laws
• Basic management skills to include formalized methodologies (goal setting, performance tracking, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong business acumen
• Multiple site experience
• Preference for applicable EHS related professional certifications (ASP, CSP, IHIT, CIH, CHMM, etc.)

DCI Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Optional health savings account & flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement