Senior Director of Environmental, Health & Safety

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Offer strategic leadership and guidance for Environmental, Health & Safety programs across all operations and business functions of Transco Rail Services.

• Create, implement, sustain, and continually enhance Environmental, Health & Safety policies, standards, procedures, and management systems.

• Set uniform Environmental, Health & Safety expectations and accountability measures across field operations, shop environments, corporate functions, and support departments.

• Collaborate with operational and functional leaders to pinpoint risks, enhance performance, and support business goals.

• Oversee, analyze, and convey Environmental, Health & Safety performance metrics, trends, and areas for improvement to senior leadership.

• Direct environmental compliance initiatives, risk management, audits, assessments, inspections, and sustainability programs.

• Spearhead occupational health initiatives focusing on industrial hygiene, exposure reduction, injury prevention, workforce readiness, and Workers' Compensation programs.

• Propel safety initiatives, action plans, performance enhancement, facility evaluations, incident response, and corrective/preventive measures.

• Conduct investigations related to serious injuries, fatalities, environmental incidents, vehicle accidents, regulatory issues, and other high-risk events.

• Prepare reports, presentations, and suggestions for senior leadership regarding performance and risk exposure.

• Directly oversee Director-level Environmental, Health & Safety leaders and other designated personnel.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and talent evaluation.

• Collaborate with Operations, Human Resources, Engineering, Finance, Commercial, Procurement, Information Technology, Risk Management, and other departments.

• Act as the primary Environmental, Health & Safety advisor to leadership teams at Transco Rail Services.

• Assist in acquisitions, business expansions, facility launches, customer initiatives, and operational changes through planning and risk assessments.

• Encourage alignment of Environmental, Health & Safety expectations across geographically diverse operations.

• Report to the Sr. Vice President of Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Safety & Health, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related field is required.

• A minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in Environmental, Health & Safety leadership.

• Proven experience supporting multi-site operations in industrial, transportation, manufacturing, rail service, field service, or similar settings.

• A strong track record of enhancing Environmental, Health & Safety performance and minimizing organizational risk.

• Extensive experience leading Environmental, Health & Safety professionals and functional leaders.

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance, industrial hygiene, injury prevention, incident management, environmental compliance, and risk management programs.

• Demonstrated capability to influence operational and functional leaders across varied business environments.

• Comprehensive understanding of environmental, occupational health, and workplace safety regulations in the United States and Canada.

• Solid grounding in industrial hygiene principles, risk assessments, incident investigation techniques, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.

• Strong comprehension of Workers' Compensation, General Liability, Auto Liability, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Capability to create and implement company-wide Environmental, Health & Safety standards, procedures, and improvement initiatives.

• Robust business acumen with the ability to align Environmental, Health & Safety priorities with operational and organizational objectives.

• Outstanding leadership, communication, presentation, and influencing abilities.

• Proficient in building effective partnerships across all levels and functions within the organization.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience utilizing metrics, reporting tools, and performance data to inform decision-making.

• Proven ability to lead organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong project management and strategic planning capabilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Environmental, Health & Safety management systems.

• Ability to wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and meet all customer and company site access requirements.

• Capacity to work in office settings, rail yards, repair facilities, mobile field service environments, customer locations, and industrial work areas.

• Ability to navigate facilities, climb stairs and ladders, access elevated workspaces, and traverse uneven ground.

• Capability to operate motor vehicles and travel by commercial aircraft as needed.

• Willingness to work extended hours and respond to significant environmental, regulatory, operational, or safety events when required.

• Frequent travel throughout the United States and Canada, typically ranging from 40-60% based on business needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for diverse learning and working experiences.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Reasonable accommodations during the application or recruitment process.