Director, Health, Safety & Environment

NANA Regional Corporation•Herndon, VA

50d•Hybrid

About The Position

Akima is seeking a seasoned Director of HSE to lead and drive Akima's enterprise-wide health, safety, and environmental vision. This is a strategic role responsible for shaping a best-in-class safety culture across a diverse portfolio of businesses supporting high-visibility government and commercial programs. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in safety and quality practices across government, construction, and general industry, along with a passion for creating environments where people work safely, incident and injury free. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Akima's Environmental Health and Safety Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's safety programs. The Director will ensure that these programs comply with environmental regulations and standards, protecting both the environment and the health of employees.

Requirements

20+ years of progressive experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental leadership roles.
Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide HSE programs across diverse operating environments.
Experience in building and motivating a HSE team that will drive injury and incident reduction, cost savings, and culture transformation to promote safe and healthy work environments.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOE, and other relevant regulatory standards and reporting requirements.
Experience working in mission-critical environments such as defense, energy, or infrastructure is highly valued.
Ability to travel as required.
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree or certifications (CSP, CIH, etc.) preferred.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) - American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) - IHMM Institute of Hazardous Materials Management.
Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) - Institute for Safety and Health Management.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing the organization's environmental health and safety programs.
Monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and laws.
Conducting risk assessments and enforcing preventative measures.
Investigating accidents and incidents to discover root causes and assist in the handling of worker's compensation claims.
Educating and training employees on environmental health and safety protocols.
Setting organizational safety and environmental policies and standards that comply with OSHA, EPA, State and Local law.
Keeping abreast of industrial changes for anticipation of possible impact on environmental health and safety protocols.
Ensuring that all safety inspections are properly carried out, fire drills are held regularly, and first aid kits are adequately stocked.
Implementing and managing the company's ISO 14001 environmental and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management systems.
Creating and managing the company's disaster preparedness plans.
Communicate with regulatory bodies to report any accidents, incidents, or disputes, while coordinating with internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with operations leadership, legal, and other stakeholders to integrate safety systems into every mission-critical process.
Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including company executives, clients, regulatory agencies, and field HSE teams.
Oversee development and execution of HSE programs, metrics tracking, and compliance initiatives across all business units.
Continuously improve performance reporting, safety communications, and proactive risk mitigation processes.