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Director of EHS | Corporate Safety

talisman • Full-time • Illinois, United States, US • 3w ago

Responsibilities

Set the Vision: Define and drive North American quality and safety strategies aligned with global objectives.
Lead with Impact: Direct Quality and Safety teams, managing both performance and budgets.
Champion Standards: Establish and uphold rigorous health, safety, and compliance protocols across all U.S. operations.
Bridge Global & Local: Translate and implement corporate safety mandates from international leadership.
Engineer Excellence: Build and execute best-in-class safety and quality systems in collaboration with divisional leaders.
Be the Trusted Advisor: Guide project teams with expert-level consultation across all construction and operational phases.
Represent with Authority: Serve as the Management Representative for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001—ensuring continuous improvement and certification compliance.
Investigate & Improve: Lead incident and near-miss investigations; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Be Proactive: Conduct site hazard assessments during planning and bidding stages.
Audit for Accountability: Perform annual audits to ensure full regulatory and internal compliance.
Collaborate Globally: Work with international counterparts to shape and roll out consistent safety and quality policies.
Build the Bench: Lead hiring, onboarding, and training of safety professionals across the region.
Ensure Reliability: Oversee compliance with industry-specific reliability and regulatory standards (e.g., NERC).

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree a plus.
Experience: 10–15 years leading safety and quality programs, including deep expertise in electrical and construction safety.
Audit Savvy: Proven success managing inspections, permits, reporting, and regulatory follow-through.
Regulatory Know-How: Strong command of federal, state, and local safety compliance standards.
Certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent credential required.
Leadership Skills: Clear communicator, persuasive influencer, and collaborative decision-maker.
Strategic Thinker: Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining operational integrity.
Executive Presence: Comfortable interfacing with senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
Tech Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Travel-Ready: Willing to travel 25–40% of the time.
Field-Ready: Able to work in outdoor environments and climb up to 80-meter ladders.
License: Valid driver’s license required.

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