Global Health and Safety Director

EHS Support

About The Position

The Global Health and Safety Director will Develop & Lead Global Strategy: Drive the creation, refinement and execution of a comprehensive global health and safety strategy and framework that scales across multiple environments — from offices and remote setups to project field activities. Advise senior leadership on critical health and safety trends, emerging risks, and evolving regulations, ensuring alignment with company objectives. Ensure global consistency while tailoring programs to local requirements across regions. Create & Implement Safety Programs: Design and roll out global safety initiatives, ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, and country-specific health and safety regulations. Address and manage regional/country-specific requirements, such as mandatory Health and Safety Committees in certain jurisdictions. Lead comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies across all locations. Oversee the procurement and maintenance of safety and personal protective equipment as needed across all regions. Compliance & Auditing: Own the auditing and monitoring of global health and safety standards. Oversee the program of audits and risk assessments, ensure timely required reporting and documentation, and identify and address actionable insights to continuously improve safety performance and reduce risk. Prepare forecasting and budget tracking for health and safety. Risk Management & Liability Prevention: Take the lead in identifying potential health and safety risks and securing quality, cost-effective solutions and controls for risks identified. Coordinate with human resources to investigate accidents and incidents, ensuring thorough documentation, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventive measures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address health and safety issues and emergencies, ensuring compliance with regulations worldwide. Train & Empower: Build and coordinate the delivery of training programs that equip employees, contractors, and leadership with the skills they need to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Ensure compliance with safety training mandates, documentation and evidentiary requirements. Foster a culture of safety and health well-being, empowering teams to take ownership of health and safety practices across their regions. Engage Globally: Partner with regional leadership and local health and safety committees to ensure alignment and address region-specific trends and concerns.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing, and overseeing detailed Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) and safety programs for complex field work conducted over water.
Marine and overwater sampling programs
Vibracore and sediment coring operations
Sediment, surface water, and tissue sample collection
Bathymetric surveys and associated marine geophysical activities
Experience must include hazard identification, taskspecific risk assessment, contractor and vessel safety coordination, regulatory compliance, emergency response planning, and integration of field safety requirements into project execution for environmental investigations and remediation projects.
10+ years of experience in health and safety leadership, ideally within global, multi-site environments. Experience in environmental consultancy, auditing, and remote work settings.
Detailed working knowledge of regulatory compliance, including local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Managing compliance on an international scale.
Experience with contractor management, including RFPs, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations and develop solutions. Attention to detail who can drive global strategy, motivate teams, and foster a safety-first culture.