Director EHS

Exyte GmbH•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Director EHS works with and advises business line leadership and field personnel ensuring implementation of the company’s Incident Free Workplace Culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry or an applied science field preferred
Must have one of the following Professional Certifications/License (or country equivalent):
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Professional Engineer License (PE)
15+ years of experience
Facility Operations safety experience required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Exceptional organization and coordination skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have excellent English skills, secondary language skills in German, Malay, Mandarin or Tamil is a plus
Travel Requirement - 25% with occasional spikes to 50%

Responsibilities

Develops, Compiles and maintains Health, Environmental, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with legislative and Company requirements
Manages site based safety employees and personnel through a matrix organization
Identifies safety related training requirements for all designated Global employees
Leads implementing Company Global Best Practice / Best Known Methods
Provides expert guidance to Company management regarding EHS issues
Supports new work pursuits, including preparing safety prequalification and client presentations
Supports new project start up
Assists in design and implementation of safety programs to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions, utilizing knowledge of engineering technology, industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, industrial health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices
Supports and advises project management in the effective implementation of EHS policies and procedures
Facilitates training as necessary
Works closely with regional and site operational management to address issues, perform RCAs and drive continuous improvement
Facilitates the Company objective of maintaining an “Incident Free Workplace”, promoting safety awareness and ownership in the designated Region
Maintains contact and coordinates with client safety organizations
Develops project safety plans and specifications
Ensures project management risk assessments and activity related hazards are completed
Undertakes formal auditing of Company workplaces to gauge compliance with Company EHS policies and procedures. Audits for a successful safety culture. Coaches where and when needed
Supports Hazardous Waste Management program ensuring compliance to local legislation
Other duties as assigned