Regional Director of Environmental Health & Safety / EHS Full Time

Meritus Gas Partners • Saint Louis, MO

420d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Regional Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) at Meritus Gas Partners is a high-visibility role focused on ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance across multiple facilities in the Southeast region. This position offers a significant level of autonomy and the opportunity to make a substantial impact within a growing organization. The role involves strategic oversight of EHS programs, compliance assurance, and collaboration with management to enhance safety culture and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of EHS management experience.
• Ability to travel up to 70% domestically.
• Experience in Operational Safety (PSM/RMP).
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to present and discuss technical information and respond to questions.
• Ability to define and solve problems effectively.
• Proficiency in basic algebra and geometry for calculations.
• Experience in coaching, developing talent, and building teams.
• Ability to work outdoors in a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to perform work during prolonged standing, frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, climbing, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree preferred but not required.
• Gas Industry Experience preferred but not required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred but not required.
• OSHA Authorized Trainer preferred but not required.
• Labor relations experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Champion and promote a strong safety and compliance culture, implementing programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Work with management to ensure support is provided in achieving EHS goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve EHS performance and take proactive actions to implement improvements.
• Support accident/incident investigation, reporting, and root cause analysis.
• Provide active support to partners by training employees on safety protocols.
• Assist partners with environmental permit compliance.
• Monitor OSHA, EPA, FDA, and DOT regulations to ensure compliance across facilities.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of Federal and State reports as required.
• Perform audits of operating procedures and assist with the development of corrective actions.
• Represent the company on regulatory issues with government entities.
• Provide analysis of risk data to management.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree