Sr. Director Environmental Health & Safety

Veolia • Scottsdale, AZ

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Position Purpose: The Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Director, reporting to the Vice President of EH&S for Contract Operations, is responsible for the overall management and oversight of the Environmental, Health, Safety and DOT program within the Western region (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming). This role supports the Vice President of EHS of Contract Operations and the President of the Western region by helping to establish standardized EH&S/DOT strategy and policy and providing consultation on related matters across the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Sciences. Alternate degree in related sciences such as Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics may be considered with demonstrated technical competence and progressive experience in large utility management and operations.
• Minimum of 10-years of hands-on experience in EH&S function preferably in a utility environment with minimum of 5 years in leadership or supervisory capacity with a decentralized workforce.
• Strong management experience with leading a decentralized, technical workforce.
• Experienced in Google Suite environment (preferred).
• Experience with successful implementation of EH&S/DOT Management systems.
• Experience with implementing change and documenting results.
• Must hold a valid driver license with a satisfactory driving record to maintain minimum company required insurance coverage.
• Demonstrated experience in inspiring and leading safety culture within a large matrix organization.
• Strong coaching, presentation and teaching skills.
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities.
• Strong aptitude for strategy development and execution.
• Ability to balance changing and potentially conflicting priorities.
• Ability to self-organize, prioritize, and drive own work schedule.
• Ability to work individually, in a team and interact with all levels of employees within the Region.
• Maintain thorough and specialized knowledge of health and safety (OSHA), security (DHS) and environmental (EPA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and corresponding state requirements.
• Willing and able to work with field staff evaluating, coaching, and supporting safety and environmental compliance.
• Willing and able to travel with little advanced notification.
• Must be available outside of normal business hours to periodically respond to & assist with EH&S/DOT related emergencies.
• Proficient knowledge of Google programs including Sheets, Docs, Gmail, and Slides.
• Strategic mindset
• Ability to build trusting relationships with all levels of an organization

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in EH& S related field is a plus.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent nationally recognized professional certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the Western region's EH&S and DOT strategy, interfacing with executive leadership and peers to strategically execute initiatives at the regional and project levels.
• Serve as the regional contact, under limited direction, for evaluating, coordinating development, and implementing EH&S risk programs.
• Identify and directing processes and systems for continuous improvement and compliance with all regulatory requirements, permits, rules, and contract obligations.
• Advise leadership on safe work methods, practices, and the elimination of hazardous conditions and environmental hazards.
• Investigate incidents, including near-miss events, to identify and reduce root causes at the project and regional level.
• Manage necessary internal and external regulatory reporting.
• Provide oversight, operational support, and direction for all EH&S and DOT programs.
• Work with the border EH&S leadership team to improve program effectiveness, coach operational safety leaders, and provide training to develop staff knowledge and field execution of safe work and environmental practices.
• Forecasting, strategizing, and designing EH&S, DOT, and security programs for regional implementation and continuous improvement.
• Establishing annual EH&S priorities with leadership.
• Reviewing, approving, and implementing updated EH&S/DOT standards as a member of the Leadership Team.
• Leading the regional EH&S employee training program by developing resources and coaching site trainers.
• Supporting corporate standards, management systems, and safety culture assessments.
• Monitoring efficiency initiatives and new EH&S-related technology.
• Conducting risk assessments, developing risk reduction plans, and ensuring compliance with EH&S/DOT regulations.
• Managing incident investigations to implement effective corrective actions.
• Coordinating industrial hygiene support.
• Monitoring and maintaining EH&S data, reviewing permits, and presenting reports.
• Implementing leading indicator programs, behavioral-based safety, and other strategies to promote proactive safe behaviors.
• Serving as the primary contact for Crisis Management planning and training.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees