Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety

Apple Valley Waste•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Director of Environmental, Health & Safety supports multiple operating divisions in a designated region, leading the development, implementation, and oversight of loss-prevention initiatives, regulatory compliance, and a culture of safety. The role trains, coaches, and supports District General Managers and front-line leaders to create a proactive, consistent, and effective safety environment. It has no fixed office location and requires extensive travel across the company’s footprint.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a safety professional in transportation, construction, manufacturing, or a related industry.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently, 75% or more, on a daily or weekly basis.
Must become Smith Systems Certified within 6 months of starting in the role if not already certified.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to write reports and correspondence and develop training materials with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Deep understanding of FMCSA and DOT regulations, including Hours of Service compliance, vehicle inspection requirements, and driver qualification and file management.
Experience facilitating return-to-work programs and managing injury-reporting processes.
Ability to lead and influence change without direct authority.
Completion of OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or another professional certification from a nationally recognized organization such as NSC or BCSP.
A bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health, or a related field may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a safety subject matter expert and advise divisional leadership on safety programs, procedures, and compliance.
Design, deliver, and reinforce training programs that promote a proactive and sustainable safety culture.
Monitor and support safety initiatives, including Smith Systems, Lytx, and 3rd Eye; identify gaps and drive corrective action.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA, FMCSA, and DOT requirements, across collection and post-collection operations.
Oversee documentation and recordkeeping in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Participate in or lead investigations of serious injuries, incidents, and near-misses, and coach local supervisors on investigations of less severe incidents.
Lead emergency preparedness planning and response protocols, serving as an incident-command resource during major events.
Partner with HR, operations, and maintenance to manage return-to-duty, modified-duty, and injury-recovery programs.
Conduct division-level safety audits, facility walkthroughs, and ride-alongs.
Support safety meetings and engagement programs and reinforce safety values and performance accountability.
Provide or coordinate training materials, toolbox talks, and safety communications across divisions.
Assist with preparation for and response to OSHA or DOT inspections and corporate audits.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.