Director Environmental, Health, and Safety

Moffitt Companies•Cypress, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Moffitt Services is seeking a Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety to lead the company's comprehensive EHS program. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic direction with active field presence to drive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, minimize risks, and foster continuous improvement across operations, fleets, terminals, and facilities. The Director will lead and develop the EHS department and its team, establish company-wide policies and procedures, and oversee compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role includes regular site and vehicle inspections, staff training and coaching, incident investigation, EHS data analysis, emergency preparedness, environmental program management, and support for regulatory audits, insurance claims, and legal matters. This is an on-site position, Monday through Friday, with required monthly travel of 3–5 days to support regional locations and field teams. The position is not eligible for relocation.

Requirements

Proven experience in environmental, health, and safety leadership, particularly in fleet operations, hazardous materials transportation, fuel or petroleum distribution, or related industries.
Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations for hazardous materials transportation; this is required.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, manage groups, advance initiatives, and drive cultural and operational change.
Proactive, self-starting, boots-on-the-ground management approach, with comfort working in the field and making independent decisions.
Experience conducting field inspections, incident reviews, root cause analyses, training, and regulatory interactions.
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills for managing training, inspections, audits, incidents, and compliance records.
Background working with insurance providers, legal teams, and regulatory agencies on claims, audits, and compliance matters.
Experience managing EHS for fleets and operations of various sizes.
Able to meet monthly travel requirements of 3–5 days.
Able to work on-site Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of TCEQ environmental regulations, including petroleum storage tanks, air permits, spill prevention, and Texas fuel-related compliance.
Certified Director of Safety (CDS) or equivalent certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
Additional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or TCEQ-related credentials.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the EHS department, building and developing a high-performing team and defining roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
Identify EHS opportunities and drive implementation of initiatives and programs focused on zero incidents, regulatory excellence, and operational efficiency.
Develop, implement, and continually improve company-wide EHS policies, programs, and procedures aligned with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Conduct and oversee site inspections, facility audits, vehicle inspections, environmental compliance checks, and safety assessments at terminals, field locations, and fleet operations.
Train, coach, and advise drivers, terminal staff, operations teams, and leaders on EHS procedures, regulatory compliance, hazard recognition, safe handling of fuels, lubricants, and hazardous materials, and emergency response.
Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, manage corrective and preventive actions, and maintain internal and regulatory reporting and documentation.
Track and analyze EHS metrics, inspection results, audit findings, training completion, incident trends, and environmental performance to support accountability and decision-making.
Ensure operational compliance with DOT hazardous materials transportation regulations, OSHA standards, TCEQ requirements, and other applicable EHS rules.
Develop and maintain emergency response plans, spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plans (SPCC), and preparedness programs; coordinate drills and response activities.
Manage environmental programs covering hazardous waste, storage tank compliance, air and water permitting, emissions monitoring, and sustainability initiatives.
Support insurance claims, regulatory audits and inspections, and interactions with legal teams by providing documentation and assistance.
Promote a visible culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and health awareness through field engagement, monthly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and cross-functional collaboration.
Champion EHS improvements, including process enhancements, risk-reduction strategies, and adoption of best practices.