Director of EHS

Human Hire

Long Beach, CA

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SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budgeting, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Analysis, Corrective Action, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Emergency Response, Environmental Health, Environmental Work, Forecasting, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, OSHA, Operations Management, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Metrics, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Training Program, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Long Beach, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Title: Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Long Beach/Los Angeles

Position Summary

The Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is responsible for leading and managing compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and quality programs. This role plays a critical part in developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures that reduce risk and ensure the safety of employees, contractors, vendors, and customers in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Advise senior leadership on EH&S compliance issues and preventative strategies
Promote a strong safety culture across all operations
Ensure compliance with EH&S policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
Partner with operations management to provide guidance on EH&S-related matters
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement EH&S programs and strategies
Mentor and develop EH&S personnel and operational teams
Compile, analyze, and communicate EH&S performance metrics
Lead or support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
Promote lessons learned and continuous improvement across the organization
Support training program development, safety meetings, and presentations
Manage workers compensation processes, including coordination with employees and providers
Conduct regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and operations
Identify and report unsafe conditions and ensure corrective action
Develop and deliver safety training programs
Participate in industry groups to share and learn best practices
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and inventory tracking
Conduct site visits and support audits and inspections
Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

Strong knowledge of OSHA, U.S. Coast Guard, and other applicable regulations
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to influence, coach, and develop teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and reporting systems
Experience with incident investigation methods such as 5-Why and Root Cause Analysis
Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and implement improvements
High attention to detail and organizational skills

Requirements

Bachelors degree in EH&S or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 6 years of safety management experience in marine, industrial, or similar environments
Knowledge of maintenance operations, terminal activities, and vessel operations
Ability to interpret union contracts
Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
Willingness to travel and respond to emergencies as needed

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to lead impactful safety initiatives
Collaborative and safety-focused work environment
Career growth and professional development opportunities

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