Regional EHSS Director - East

IMTT•New Orleans, LA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The EHSS Regional Director - East will be responsible for managing the EHSS Department in the East Region. The EHSS Regional Director will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of all business activities in the terminals in accordance with company policies and local, state and federal regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an EHSS, engineering, environmental sciences or related field
Over fifteen years of EHSS experience with a track record of progressively increasing responsibility.
Valid Driver’s License
TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) for access to IMTT’s terminal locations.
Strong leadership, management, supervisory and interpersonal skills. The ability to influence across organizational lines is critical.
Demonstrated ability to understand business challenges and find compliant solutions working in partnership with management teams.
Excellent math and communications skills
Proficient in the use of computers and familiar with most common office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Previous experience in an industrial facility
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in the English language
Ability to understand and communicate in written and verbal communication in the English language.
Ability to communicate with customers and terminal personnel.
Ability to make decisions in a variable environment
Ability to communicate with all other departments
Ability to manage and delegate efficiently
Proficient in Microsoft Applications

Responsibilities

Oversee programs, policies, and practices to ensure the Region complies with company policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Lead these programs in a way to promote operational excellence with respect to EHSS compliance and culture.
Remain up to date on current, pending, and proposed EHSS regulations and developments in the bulk liquid storage industry. Consult local, regional, and corporate management on both current and future regulatory impacts.
Liaise with regulatory agencies, local governmental authorities, and local community organizations as necessary; represent Company during regulatory audits, inquires, and investigations.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory programs, including but not limited to OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP), Clean Water Act (NPDES/SPCC/FRP), Clean Air Act (Title V), RCRA, DOT/PHMSA, and USCG Facility Security Plans (MTSA).
Oversee EHSS monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting processes and systems.
Advise/assist with EHSS training curricula for terminal personnel, contractor safety management, and emergency response teams.
Manage a team of terminal-level EHSS employees across the regional terminal network. Develop and mentor staff in leadership and technical skills necessary for succession.
Conduct accident/incident investigations, lead root cause analyses (RCA) for major incidents, near-misses, and significant environmental releases using structured frameworks (e.g., 5-Why, Cause mapping). Assist in the development and dissemination of lessons learned.
Participate in annual internal EHSS audits at all IMTT terminals; assist in the development and tracking of action items to completion.
Analyze regional EHSS metrics (leading and lagging indicators) to identify trends and present executive updates to senior management.
Assist in the development and implementation of corporate and regional EHSS programs, policies, and procedures as part of IMTT’s Excellence Management System (EMS).
Assist in the development and management of the East Region EHSS budget.
Provide support to the Operations and other departments outside of EHSS as needed.
Assist in the evaluation of new products or processes for potential safety hazards and environmental permit implications.
Review and recommend modifications and changes in the facility's equipment and/or procedures to achieve environmental or health/safety goals.
Foster a strong, proactive safety culture through employee engagement and Safety Leadership Team (corporate and regional) support.