Director of EHS & Facilities

Hydraulics International•Chatsworth, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII) is seeking an experienced Director of Facilities & Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to oversee facilities, maintenance, equipment reliability, and workplace safety across its manufacturing operations. The role ensures regulatory compliance, maintains safe and efficient facilities, improves equipment uptime, and leads preventive maintenance, capital improvement, and EHS initiatives. The position is full-time and on-site in Chatsworth, California, and reports to the Vice President of Operations. HII is headquartered in Chatsworth, California, and supplies integrated products, services, and support to military forces, aviation and commercial industries, government agencies, and prime contractors. Its corporate, engineering, and manufacturing facilities in Chatsworth, California, and Forsyth, Georgia, encompass more than 625,000 square feet. The manufacturing facility uses equipment including CNC lathes and mills, computerized tube bending, automatic press brakes, programmable punch presses, laser topography scanners, and quality verification devices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in facilities, maintenance, reliability, and/or EHS management, preferably in manufacturing.
At least 5 years of leadership experience managing technical and/or EHS teams, with the ability to lead both disciplines.
Demonstrated experience implementing TPM, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and CMMS programs.
Experience managing capital projects, equipment upgrades, budgets, and industrial building systems.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and California environmental regulations.
Experience with regulatory inspections, compliance audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities.
Professional certifications such as CMRP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, CFM, PE, or Lean Six Sigma.
Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.

Responsibilities

Lead facilities, maintenance, and EHS operations across HII manufacturing facilities.
Manage and develop the EHS Coordinator and Facilities & Maintenance team.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and applicable environmental and safety regulations.
Develop and implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance programs.
Oversee implementation and management of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage facility infrastructure, building systems, utilities, contractors, and maintenance operations.
Plan and execute equipment upgrades, capital improvement projects, and departmental budgets.
Oversee workplace safety programs, incident investigations, hazard assessments, employee training, and corrective actions.
Manage environmental compliance programs, including hazardous materials, waste management, permits, and regulatory inspections.
Establish and monitor performance metrics for safety, maintenance, equipment reliability, and facility operations.