EHS Director

POWERX • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of EHS provides executive-level leadership for the company’s environmental, health, and safety function across all field service operations, project sites, and corporate activities. This role is accountable for the strategic direction, implementation, and performance of EHS programs company-wide - ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and embedding a durable safety culture into every level of the organization. The Director partners directly with the CEO, SVP, and regional leadership to align EHS strategy with business objectives. They lead a team of EHS Managers and field specialists, oversee subcontractor EHS performance, and serve as the organization’s primary representative in regulatory, client, and executive safety matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing teams and programs in field service, construction, or industrial operations.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, EPA regulations, DOT requirements, and multi-state compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing EHS teams across geographically dispersed operations.
• Proven track record of reducing incident rates, managing regulatory relationships, and building scalable EHS programs.
• Executive-level communication skills - able to present to boards, clients, and regulators with authority and clarity.
• Must have a satisfactory background/MVR check.
• Must pass a pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test.
• Strategic EHS leader with demonstrated experience setting long-range objectives, establishing measurable goals, and aligning enterprise-wide programs with business priorities.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence at all organizational levels and clearly present complex EHS matters to senior leadership, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations with a track record of maintaining compliance and reducing organizational risk.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams across geographically dispersed operations, including succession planning and accountability.
• Skilled at embedding EHS standards into field operations, project planning, and daily decision-making.
• Experience managing subcontractor and third-party safety performance to drive consistent, organization-wide standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations, SIF prevention, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Data-driven decision maker with the ability to analyze leading and lagging indicators to measure and improve safety performance.
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, reporting, and ESG-aligned risk mitigation.
• Strong cross-functional collaborator with the ability to align operations, HR, legal, risk management, and executive leadership around EHS priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) strongly preferred.
• Experience in electrical, energy, utilities, or mechanical field service environments preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems).
• NFPA 70E Arc Flash qualification and experience with electrical safety work practices.
• Experience with enterprise EHS software platforms (Intelex, Cority, Velocity EHS, or similar).
• Experience supporting business development efforts - including RFP safety sections, client presentations, and insurance negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and execute the company-wide EHS strategic plan - setting multi-year goals, KPIs, and program roadmaps aligned with business growth and risk tolerance.
• Advise the executive team and board on EHS risk, regulatory landscape changes, and program performance; present quarterly metrics and trend analysis.
• Build and lead a high-performing EHS team including EHS Managers, field specialists, and coordinators; drive hiring, development, and succession planning.
• Establish EHS as a strategic business differentiator - supporting business development, client retention, and proposal efforts with demonstrable safety performance.
• Own the EHS operating budget; allocate resources across projects, training, technology, and compliance programs.
• Maintain enterprise-wide compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations including OSHA (29 CFR 1910 & 1926), EPA, DOT, and client-specific requirements.
• Oversee the company’s OSHA recordkeeping program, regulatory reporting obligations, and agency interaction strategy.
• Lead response to regulatory inspections, citations, and enforcement actions; manage legal counsel relationships on EHS matters.
• Implement enterprise risk assessment frameworks to identify, prioritize, and mitigate EHS risks across field operations.
• Ensure robust management of change (MOC) processes for new service lines, geographies, equipment, and customer environments.
• Set field EHS standards, minimum requirements, and audit protocols for all active project and service sites nationally.
• Conduct and oversee site audits, program assessments, and compliance reviews across the field portfolio; track and close corrective actions.
• Partner with field operations leadership to embed EHS into project planning, mobilization, execution, and closeout processes.
• Oversee the job hazard analysis (JHA/JSA) program and ensure pre-task planning is consistently executed at the crew level.
• Direct the company’s serious injury and fatality (SIF) prevention program with focused controls on life-critical hazards.
• Lead the organization’s incident management program - setting standards for investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action, and lesson-learned dissemination.
• Oversee the workers’ compensation program strategy in partnership with HR and insurance carriers; drive return-to-work outcomes and cost containment.
• Ensure all incidents receive thorough root cause analysis (RCA); personally lead investigations for serious events and high-potential near-misses.
• Report and analyze leading and lagging safety metrics (TRIR, DART, SIF exposure, near-miss frequency) to drive performance improvements.
• Define and enforce subcontractor EHS pre-qualification standards, onboarding requirements, and ongoing performance expectations.
• Establish a subcontractor EHS monitoring and escalation process; hold subcontractor leadership accountable for field safety performance.
• Collaborate with procurement and contracts teams to ensure EHS requirements are embedded in subcontract agreements.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture through visible leadership, consistent communication, and recognition of safe behaviors at all levels.
• Oversee the design and delivery of EHS training programs - new hire onboarding, annual refreshers, leadership safety training, and role-specific certifications.
• Develop and execute internal EHS communications, safety campaigns, and engagement initiatives for field and office employees.
• Build relationships with industry associations, peer networks, and regulatory bodies to stay ahead of emerging EHS trends and requirements.
• Direct the company’s environmental compliance program including stormwater (SWPPP), air permits, hazardous waste, spill prevention (SPCC), and site remediation as applicable.
• Lead or oversee environmental permitting and reporting for project sites in coordination with project managers and regulatory agencies.
• Drive sustainability and ESG initiatives in partnership with executive leadership - including emissions tracking, waste reduction, and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Incentives for Certifications
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, Basic Life/AD&D, and other ancillary products
• 401k program with a company match
• Performance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• PTO including Wellness Days and Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive