Environmental Health and Safety Director

Energy Vault; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Director to enhance safety programs across multiple sites. The role focuses on compliance, cultural change, and employee well-being. Candidates should have extensive EHS experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with clear opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance with zero employee-cost options available

401k with up to 8% match

Paid holidays and time off

Voluntary benefits including dental and vision

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience as an EHS manager or similar.
• Extensive EHS experience in maritime, construction, or mining sectors.
• Valid driver's license and passport for travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs to ensure employee safety.
• Manage EHS and a team of safety managers across various locations.
• Spearhead the development of a world class safety and training program.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA standards

EHS Program Development

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Job description

About the Position

Carver Companies is seeking a highly experienced Health Safety and Environmental Director to lead and develop our safety program throughout all divisions. The position will drive organizational and cultural change and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of Carver Companies within the industries we serve.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Administration, the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Director will develop, manage and implement EHS policies and programs across all Carver Companies sites, including Upstate NY, Charleston SC, Staten Island, New Brunswick Canada, among others. The Director will ensure the health and safety of all Carver Companies employees and compliance with all applicable federal, state and local EHS requirements. In addition, the Director will spearhead the development of a world class safety and training program, making Carver Companies a true leader in Safety and Compliance. This position will drive organizational and cultural change and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of Carver Companies within the industries we serve.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies and procedures to ensure the utmost health and safety of Carver employees, contractors and visitors; prevent negative environmental impact; and meet government regulations.
• Identify problem areas, implement corrective action, and successfully drive down the EMR.
• Manage EHS and a team of safety managers and administrators at various locations in a highly dynamic, complex organization serving such industries as Maritime, Construction, Mining, etc.
• Be an agent of change and establish a strong safety culture across all sites with a focus on prevention including awareness, training, ownership and early hazard identification and elimination.
• Develop a strong, ongoing training program, to eventually include a dedicated training center.
• Play a key role on the management team formulating strategy and objectives, deploying best practices across all locations.
• Achieve world-class safety performance as benchmarked with our industry peers.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience as an EHS manager or similar.
• Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and similar regulatory standards and best practices in the industries in which we serve.
• Extensive EHS experience working in the maritime, construction, or mining sector preferred.
• This is an in-person position based in Albany, New York.
• Occasional travel will be required. Must have a valid Passport or Enhanced DL with ability to enter Canada. Must also have a valid, clean driver's license.

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated compensation range is $100,000 to $150,000 per year. Actual compensation may be higher or lower, in or outside of the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience and expertise.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance (zero employee-cost options available), Group Life, Long Term Disability, 401k with up to 8% match, paid holidays and paid time off. In addition, you will have the opportunity to invest in Carver Group Ventures which is an employee-owned company. Further, we have voluntary benefits available including dental, vision, voluntary life, enhanced short term disability, a buy up option on the long-term disability, AFLAC, employee assistance fund, and more.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to join the senior management team and grow your career with Carver Companies.

Carver Companies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

• Employment is at-will, meaning either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as provided by law.
• Salary disclosure is in accordance with New York State wage transparency laws.