Director of Environmental, Health & Safety

Description

Concentric, LLC is the nation’s largest independent industrial power provider, delivering forklift power, critical infrastructure, mechanical/HVAC, and dedicated material handling and automation maintenance solutions. Through a nationwide network of technicians, engineers, and support teams, Concentric understands and prioritizes the unique needs of each customer to maximize uptime, improve operational efficiency, and maintain infrastructure. We provide reliable, scalable solutions that support data centers, telecommunications providers, utilities, manufacturing, distribution, commercial facilities, and other mission-critical environments across America. 

Job Summary

The Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Director is a critical position within the Company, providing strategic direction, oversight, and management of the organization's EHS programs and initiatives. This position leads efforts to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as foster a culture of safety and sustainability across the organization. This position plays a crucial role in safeguarding employees, the community, and the environment while driving operational excellence and risk reduction. This position reports to the VP of HR, Safety & Training and typically has 2 or more direct reports.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and termination of staff.
• Develop and implement the overall EHS strategy aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Collaborate with senior management to integrate EHS considerations into the company’s overall business strategies.
• Lead investigations involving serious injuries, vehicle accidents, environmental incidents, near misses, and property damage events, ensuring timely root cause analysis, corrective actions, and organizational learning.
• Monitor and interpret applicable EHS regulations and standards, ensuring compliance at all levels of the organization.
• Oversee the submission of necessary reports and permits to relevant regulatory bodies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and other external stakeholders.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards and risks across various operations.
• Partner with Human Resources, Operations, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators to oversee workers' compensation, auto liability, and general liability claims, while driving injury reduction and return-to-work initiatives.
• Develop and execute risk management plans to mitigate and control identified risks.
• health and safety programs.
• Design and implement health and safety programs, policies, and procedures to create a safe working environment for all employees.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, awareness campaigns, and engagement activities.
• Must have a thorough understanding of DOT regulations, including those related to the transportation of hazardous materials, vehicle maintenance, driver qualifications, hours of service, and more.
• Develop comprehensive policies and procedures that align with DOT regulations and ensure that all employees involved in transportation operations are aware of and follow these protocols.
• Lead efforts to minimize the organization’s environmental impact through sustainability initiatives and waste reduction programs.
• Implement and maintain environmental management systems and certifications.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for EHS and track progress toward achieving objectives.
• Develop and maintain emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity protocols related to employee health, safety, environmental incidents, and natural disasters.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management on EHS performance.
• Develop and manage the EHS department budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
• Recruit, train, and mentor EHS professionals, fostering a high-performing and motivated team.
• Provide guidance and support to EHS staff in their daily activities.
• Other job duties as assigned by supervisor.

Key Performance Measurements:

• Improved Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR).
• DOT regulatory compliance; sustained improvement.
• Safety training completion rate.
• Other key performance indicators as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Master's degree in Safety, Environmental Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or similar credential preferred.
• DOT compliance certifications or transportation safety training preferred.
• Must have 10+ years of progressive experience in Environmental, Health & Safety, Fleet Safety, DOT Compliance, Risk Management, or related operational safety functions, including experience supporting dispersed field operations.
• Must have 5+ years’ experience in EHS in a leadership position.
• Experience managing EHS budgets, capital safety improvement projects, and vendor relationships.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Demonstrated experience leading EHS programs across multiple locations and geographically dispersed operations.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing EHS strategies and programs.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal and State-specific OSHA /DOT, and Environmental regulations required.
• Familiarity with best practices in asset protection, post-accident, and claims management.
• Success at executing accident analysis programs and corrective action processes.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees, from hourly production workers to corporate executives.
• Industrial equipment, maintenance, and fleet safety background are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Hazmat and environmental processes and regulations.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Must be willing to travel 30-50% with some overnight travel required.

*This job description is subject to change at any time.

Benefits

At Concentric we believe that Our People are what make us great and help us deliver exceptional customer service! We offer industry leading benefits:

• Competitive pay – Plus incentive opportunities and overtime potential for our hourly employees!
• Three medical plan options with employer premium contribution that start on day one.
• Employee paid dental and vision insurance that starts on day one.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution on eligible High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHP).
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage that start on day one.
• Company 401K plan with 100% match on the first 4% of employee contributions. 
• 8 paid holidays.
• Full-time Employees receive a total of 128 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually. 
• We offer employee paid accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance. 
• We offer employee paid legal plans, identity protection, pet insurance, and home & auto discounts. 
• Training and mentoring – Learn from our experts in the industry.
• Advancement opportunities.

The benefits listed are subject to change at any time. Please speak with an HR Representative for details. In the case of conflict between the information listed and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand up to 8 hours; use hands to type, maneuver, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to wear approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and must maintain a high level of self-awareness about their surroundings. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed primarily in customer facility locations, Concentric office space, hotels, and more. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to heavy requiring hearing protection (customer locations).

The Concentric Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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