EHS Director

Department: Safety & Training

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States

Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 / year

Description

Great opportunity for safety leaders in the HVAC and construction industry! At NexCore, we're looking for an experienced EHS Director to support our operating companies and their safety programs. NexCore is a private equity backed building services group with over 15 locations in the US.

Position Overview

The EHS Director is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining effective environmental, health, and safety programs across the organization. This leadership role ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, promotes a safety-first culture, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to safeguard employees, the community, and the environment.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Develop and execute comprehensive EHS strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental and safety regulations.
Provide support and leadership for incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
Provide support and leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and requirements.
Assists with OSHA investigations and audits.
Promote a strong safety culture through training, communication, and engagement initiatives.
Conduct regular EHS audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure proper risk mitigation.
Monitor EHS performance metrics and prepare reports for executive leadership.
Oversee EHS compliance documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.
Collaborate with operational teams to integrate safety and environmental considerations into daily operations.
Lead emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness efforts.
Stay current on emerging EHS best practices, industry standards, and regulatory changes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The EHS Director will collaborate with other team members but will not directly supervise others.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to risk management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence organizational change.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Commitment to upholding safety and environmental integrity.
Flexibility to travel as needed.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience leading safety initiatives, incident investigations, development and implementation of safety programs..
Extensive experience in EHS management, preferably in [industry, e.g., manufacturing, construction, energy].
Strong knowledge of relevant EHS laws, regulations, and standards (OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
Proven leadership skills and ability to influence safety culture.
Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
Certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) is preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 products (Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Cost Consciousness - Contributes to profits and revenue, Conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently, Plans for additional resources.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive health insurance (including dental and vision)
Health Saving Account with company contribution
Paid Life Insurance
401(k) plan with company matching
Flexible time off (FTO)
Paid Holidays

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