Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Director

Overview:

Join F.D. Thomas in Northern California

 

Imagine building your career in a leadership role with the flexibility to call either Vallejo or Sacramento, California home. From the innovation and opportunity of the San Francisco Bay Area to the exceptional quality of life found throughout Northern California, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying access to some of the region's most vibrant communities.

 

Whether you're drawn to Sacramento's thriving business environment, family-friendly neighborhoods, and growing economy, or Vallejo's scenic waterfront, rich history, and convenient Bay Area access, you'll find a location that supports both your professional ambitions and personal lifestyle.

 

We're seeking an experienced Corporate EHS Director to help lead the next chapter of growth and safety excellence at F.D. Thomas. This is more than a compliance role. It's an opportunity to influence strategy, shape culture, and drive meaningful change across a diverse organization.

 

As the senior leader responsible for Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across F.D. Thomas and its subsidiaries, you'll oversee company-wide safety initiatives, guide risk management efforts, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a team dedicated to protecting our people and operations. With full stop-work authority and executive visibility, you'll play a critical role in advancing our commitment to safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

 

About Us

 

F.D. Thomas, Inc. (FDT) is one of the nation's largest specialty coatings and industrial service contractors, with operations spanning California, Oregon, Washington, and the East Coast.

Headquartered in Central Point, Oregon, F.D. Thomas is proud to be a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). Founded in 2016, AIS is part of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As a member of the ASRC family, all AIS operating companies are recognized as Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), helping our customers achieve supplier diversity goals while creating sustainable value for nearly 13,500 Iñupiat shareholders.

Our success is built on a simple philosophy:

Great People deliver Great Work, creating an Extraordinary Company.

 

About the Job

 

As Corporate EHS Director, you'll be a key member of the leadership team and a trusted advisor to executives, operations leaders, and field personnel throughout the organization.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on building relationships, solving complex challenges, and driving continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to influence safety strategy across multiple business units, strengthen organizational performance, and promote a culture where every employee goes home safely at the end of the day.

Success in this role requires a balance of strategic vision and practical field experience. You'll bring a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management, and safety leadership while inspiring teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on our people, processes, and future growth.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, administer, and implement site specific safety plans, safety submittals, JSA's, for the specialty coatings and painting industry in accordance with government and client standards.
• Competent knowledge and application of the principals of safety practice in the following areas:
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Fall Protection
  • Confined Space
  • Lead Abatement
  • Hazardous Communication
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • OSHA 500 standards
• Ensure company procedures and policies meet government (federal, state, local safety laws, codes) compliance standards and ensure they are being observed.
• Establish a plan, per assigned job, on how to meet all required OSHA regulations.
• Identify and apply government regulations and industry practice for IH and safety compliance.
• Regularly review and evaluate industry specific safety methods and ensure the most current methods are being used in the workplace.
• Immediately correct any unsafe condition; document and advise proper chain of command.
• Maintain a system for reporting, monitoring, and correcting all safety problems.
• Provide assistance to establish priorities and procedures to correct any safety violation.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, follow-through and corrective actions taken for any safety related infraction.
• Assists management in preparing safety policies and procedures; provides support in implementing these policies and procedures.
• Assists with Subcontractor Safety Questionnaire's, Pre-Qualification Packets as related to Safety.
• Periodically assess the safety culture/compliance (i.e. weekly safety meetings, safety documentation, respirator storage, use and maintenance, confined space, hearing conservation, IH sampling/collection needs or issues or evaluation, at individual worksites and provide recommendations.

Employee Training:

• Ensure orientation and training of new hires.
• Ensure that jobsites have well trained workforce per site specific plans and safety requirements
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all safety trainings and safety plans in vista.
• Trains, counsels, and advises personnel on all safety issues through, safety newsletters, memos, and meetings to establish a proactive approach to providing a safe working environment.

Jobsite Audits & Incident Investigations:

• Perform site safety audits and recommendations as requested
• Ensures that all job sites and facilities are inspected on a regular basis for any conditions that pose potential safety problems. All site visits must be documented in writing and copied to the EVP of Operations and the applicable Division Manager.
• Accompany employees of all agencies conducting safety and fire audits of facilities and job sites as requested. Provide training to Project Leaders how to accompany an inspector.
• Accident and incident investigation, review, and report.
• Reviews all accidents and incidents occurring to employees, visitors, subcontractors and others.
• Carefully investigates and analyzes reports from accident investigations to ascertain causes.

Industrial Hygiene:

• Works with CIH to monitor and control industrial hygiene, which relates to the long-term effects of factors such as exposure to noise, lighting, heat, humidity, air quality and any other health hazards.
• Schedule, collect, and monitor IH samples.
• Work with the CIH to evaluate and manage IH problems using proactive problem solving and work solutions.
• Assist with calibration and upkeep of monitoring equipment.

Other Responsibilities:

• Develops and advises the Safety Committee and maintains close communication with administration in matters of safety requiring management action.
• Ensure Safety Committee meetings occur and are recorded as required. Assists in the activities of the safety committee by providing technical and administrative support when needed.
• While it is impossible to list every duty that may be asked of an employee, the Employer may ask that an employee do other duties as the business need arises.
• Maintain OSHA 300 Log & Safety Statistics
• Oversee Employee Return to Work Program

Qualifications:

About You

 

At F.D. Thomas, our people are the foundation of everything we do. We take pride in building teams of skilled professionals who bring expertise, integrity, and a commitment to excellence to every project. We're looking for a leader who shares our values, embraces accountability, and understands that safety is not simply a program-it's a core business principle.

Our purpose is simple:

 

Leave Things Better Than We Found Them.

 

To thrive in this role, you'll bring the leadership presence, technical expertise, and operational experience needed to elevate EHS performance across a growing organization.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• OSHA 500 Certification
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations for the construction industry.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) from the Board of Safety Professionals.
• Competent knowledge and application of the safety principles and practices listed above.
• Must have a broad working knowledge in the theory and practice of IH including methods, procedures, and techniques used in collecting samples and testing for health hazards common in the industrial painting business.
• Must be able to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Must have excellent writing abilities in the preparation and delivery of safety plans, reports, training materials, investigations, and other written correspondence.
• Ability to effectively work with all levels of people from entry level laborers to Project Leaders, Division Managers, corporate office staff, and public officials.
• No less than three (3) years' experience in Safety or IH management.
• Computer proficient using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Windows, Outlook, etc.)
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field of study
• Five (5) years' experience in a similar position
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

 

Compensation & Benefits

 

Lead with Impact. Be Rewarded for Your Expertise.

 

We recognize the value that experienced leaders bring to our organization and offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent.

 

Salary Range: $185,000 - $210,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

This position is also eligible for participation in our:

 

Annual Performance-Based Bonus Incentive Program

In addition, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your physical, financial, and personal well-being, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Matched 401(k)
• Annual Performance Bonus Incentive Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development and Leadership Growth Opportunities
• Additional Employee-Focused Benefits and Resources

At F.D. Thomas, we invest in our people because we know our success is driven by the talented professionals who make it possible. As Corporate EHS Director, you'll have the opportunity to shape our safety culture, influence organizational strategy, and make a lasting impact across the company.

 

EEO Statement:

 

F.D. Thomas, Inc and its operating companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Posted Salary Range: USD $185,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Hr.