Director, Environmental, Health & Safety

W.W.Williams; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness day

PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Training program

Growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

W.W. Williams seeks a Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to lead enterprise-wide EHS programs and drive a proactive safety culture. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across facilities with emphasis on California requirements.

The director will advise senior leadership, oversee audits and remediation, and mentor EHS staff to ensure consistent, best-practice implementation company-wide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive EHS experience including leadership at a manager or director level.
• Demonstrated expertise in state-specific environmental and occupational safety regulations (Cal/OSHA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of the EHS strategy to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Direct environmental and safety audits, site assessments, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Champion a proactive safety culture across all operations and lead incident analysis to reduce risk.
• Oversee environmental risk assessments, sampling, monitoring, and reporting for air, land, and water compliance.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, auditors, and external vendors; present technical reports to leadership and regulators.
• Lead and develop EHS staff, set expectations, allocate resources, and ensure accountability.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cal/OSHA knowledge

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Director, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Opportunity Summary

The Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) provides enterprise‑wide leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs. This role ensures regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across company facilities, with a strong emphasis on California environmental and occupational safety regulations. The Director serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and drives a proactive safety culture aligned with company values and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Lead the design and execution of the company’s EHS strategy to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, with deep working knowledge of state specific requirements (e.g., Cal/OSHA, CARB, DTSC, CUPA).
• Establish policies, standards, and procedures that strengthen environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and regulatory readiness.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and trusted advisor to executive leadership on EHS risk, compliance, and performance trends.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Direct environmental and safety audits, site assessments, investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Evaluate new and evolving regulations and assess their impact on current and future operations, with particular focus on state regulatory changes.
• Develop and oversee compliance strategies to proactively address regulatory obligations and minimize operational risk.

Safety Culture & Operational Excellence

• Champion a proactive, values‑based safety culture across all operations.
• Lead accident investigation programs, analyze trends, and implement prevention strategies to improve performance and reduce incidents.
• Ensure consistent application of EHS programs across locations through training, coaching, and operational support.

Environmental Programs & Monitoring

• Oversee environmental risk assessments and remediation activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Direct sampling, monitoring, and reporting programs related to air, land, and water compliance.
• Interpret technical data and advise leadership on compliance status, environmental impact, and risk exposure.

Vendor & Agency Interface

• Act as primary liaison with regulatory agencies, auditors, and external vendors to ensure alignment with contractual scope and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present technical documentation and reports for internal leadership and external regulators.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop EHS staff, including mentoring, performance management, and capability building.
• Set clear expectations, allocate resources, and ensure team accountability in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive EHS experience, including leadership at a manager or director level.
• Demonstrated expertise in state specific (i.e. California) environmental and occupational safety regulations required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to executive and operational audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Exposure to industrial environments including mechanical equipment, chemicals, and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities consistent with site inspections and assessments.

Employee Rewards And Benefits

• 8 Paid Holidays & 1 Paid Wellness Day
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with a Company Match
• Company Paid Training
• Growth & Leadership Opportunities

About The Company

W.W. Williams was founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1912. Today The W.W. Williams Companies have a broad portfolio of businesses located throughout the U.S. and Mexico. The W.W. Williams Companies include CT Power and Guaranteed Truck Service. W.W. Williams offers a full range of industry-leading products, while providing technical/mechanical service and repair, remanufacturing and warehouse/supply chain management solutions to a varied customer base. Our products and services include diesel engines, transmissions, heavy duty truck repair, transport refrigeration, power generation and third-party supply chain logistics services. Our customers include on-highway truck fleets, off-highway equipment users, data centers, hospitals, Department of Defense OEMs, vehicle OEMs, U.S. Military and boat owners to name a few. What began as a small family-owned business has evolved into one of the nation's most diversified solutions provider. We are relentlessly dedicated to helping our customers achieve maximum up time. From single trucking to cranes to fleet management to power generators to military and commercial packaging - consider it done. We are Genuine. Honest. Passionate. That's not a slogan, it's a mantra. Everyone who wears the W.W. Williams name - from service technicians to advisors to business executives - is committed to getting the job done right, the first time around. Our people are our greatest assets; we support our team with access to world class training and development opportunities. It's this level of investment and care that matters to customers, giving you peace of mind that your fleet is in the right hands. W.W. Williams is one of the nation’s largest sales and service networks of industrial power products. With multiple locations across the US and Mexico, we are dedicated to providing highly professional service and strong relationships with our customers. Join us for a career where you'll grow both personally and professionally in a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Competitive wages and benefits. AAP/EPE/M/F/Vets/Disabled, DFWP.