Global Health and Safety Director
EHS Support
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Develop & Lead Global Strategy: Drive the creation, refinement and execution of a comprehensive global health and safety strategy.
- 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 federal (OSHA, EPA, NEPA), state, local, and country-specific health and safety regulations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinate with human resources to investigate accidents and incidents.
- Train & Empower: Build and coordinate the delivery of training programs that equip employees, contractors, and leadership to maintain a safe work environment.
- Engage Globally: Partner with regional leadership 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.
- 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, safety prequalification, monitoring, performance standards, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
Benefits
- Generous Vacation Policy
- Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401k w/matching options
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Sick Time
- Bonus Opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)risk assessmentssafety programsregulatory compliancecontractor managementauditingbudget trackingsafety initiativesmitigation strategiesenvironmental regulations
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationtrainingcollaborationstrategic planningproblem-solvingadaptabilitycritical thinkingengagementempowerment
Certifications
OSHA certificationEPA certificationNEPA certificationhealth and safety certificationenvironmental compliance certificationlead auditor certificationsafety management certificationfirst aid certificationCPR certificationISO 45001 certification