Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Fully remote with travel Required 10‑15+ years EH&S experience in chemical process/industrial service industry. Experience working in a multi‑site location environment and understanding of government regulatory requirements per the EPA and OSHA. HAZWOPER operations and response experience. Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Lead Safety. Drive Compliance. Shape Culture. We are seeking an experienced Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to lead and elevate our enterprise‑wide safety and environmental programs across multiple U.S. shop and field operations. This is a highly visible executive leadership opportunity for a hands‑on EHS professional who is passionate about building a world‑class safety culture while ensuring regulatory excellence. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in the boardroom and in the field—partnering with executive leadership to drive strategy while working directly with operations teams to implement best‑in‑class safety practices. What You'll Do Champion a proactive, zero‑incident safety culture across multi‑site shop and field operations. Develop and execute company‑wide EHS programs that ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state/local regulations. Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) initiatives for chemical processing operations. Direct incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts. Oversee environmental permitting, compliance reporting, hazardous waste management, air emissions, SPCC, SWPPP, and regulatory inspections. Conduct site audits, field observations, and safety coaching across multiple locations. Develop and deliver EHS training programs, including HAZWOPER, LOTO, confined space, chemical handling, emergency response, and DOT HazMat. Partner with executive leadership on acquisitions by leading EHS due diligence and post‑acquisition integration. Establish and track key safety metrics, develop annual EHS strategy, and manage departmental budgets. Serve as the company's senior EHS advisor during regulatory inspections and emergency response situations. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field (Master's preferred). 10–15+ years of progressive EHS experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Hands‑on experience within chemical processing, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, industrial services, or similar operations‑heavy environments. Proven success leading multi‑site, multi‑state EHS programs. Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, Process Safety Management (PSM), EPA Risk Management Program (RMP), HAZWOPER, and environmental compliance. Experience managing regulatory inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action programs. Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, OSHA 30, or HAZWOPER 40 are highly preferred. Why Join Us? Executive leadership role with enterprise‑wide influence. Opportunity to shape and strengthen safety culture across a growing national organization. Partner directly with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and acquisitions. Make a lasting impact by protecting employees, supporting operational success, and driving continuous improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr firstPRO, Inc