Director of Environmental Compliance – Spring, TX

IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH CEMS, ENVIRONMENTAL STACK TESTING, AIR PERMITS, SOLID WASTE, COMPLIANCE, ETC.

Position Title: Director, EH&S

Location: Houston, TX

Reports To: Vice President of Risk & Services

FLSA exemption status: Exempt

Job Description

The Director, EH&S is a resource and program development leader for EH&S at all Aries offices & facilities. The Director, EH&S is responsible for program development and continuous improvement and growth of operational personnel in an EH&S capacity and is a reliable authority on EH&S matters. They also have a fundamental ownership of Environmental Compliance Management as well as Permitting.

Key Responsibilities and Important Duties

• Environmental Compliance & Permitting:Manage and complete permitting processes for projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Monitor regulatory developments and advise executive management on potential impacts and compliance requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and reporting at the local, state, and federal levels, including OSHA, EPA, and other relevant agencies. Provide support to plant level personnel to ensure correct applicable and reporting is being conducted.
• Incident Investigation and Reporting: Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, and other EHS incidents. Identify root causes and contributing factors and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Maintain accurate records of incidents and ensure timely reporting to regulatory agencies as required. Collaborative with operations and engineering teams to ensure corrective actions are prioritized and identified risk are adequately mitigate to ensure safe and compliant operations
• EHS Program Development: Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs and policies to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. This includes programs related to hazard communication, emergency response, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and waste management.
• Auditing and Inspections: Conduct regular inspections and audits of Aries facilities to identify potential compliance issues and areas for improvement. Work collaboratively with plant operations teams to address findings and implement corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance EHS performance and reduce risk. Utilize data analysis and metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, engineering, and management, to integrate EHS considerations into business processes and decision-making. Represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and community stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in compliance management, environmental health, and safety, permitting, and/or operations management, preferably in the energy industry or a or hazardous operational environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to renewable energy projects and operations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering impactful results.
• Ability to think strategically, anticipate challenges, and develop innovative solutions.
• Role may require up to 50% travel.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The contents of this description are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified.

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.