HSE Region Manager - Southeast

HSE Regional Manager

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

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