Environmental Health & Safety Director

Rare Bird Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Director to lead and elevate our safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship efforts. The role focuses on hazardous waste management, regulatory permitting, and building a world-class EH&S program.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement, oversee audits, and manage a team across multiple sites while aligning with corporate risk management and ESG initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental, or related discipline required.
• 10+ years EH&S experience, including global framework knowledge.
• 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Experience with waste and hazardous management, specifically with RCRA Part B.
• OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Spanish language skills advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication across all levels; regulators liaison.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship for the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental laws and regulations; drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage safety programs including business continuity and workers' compensation.
• Create compliance tools to meet Corporate Risk Management & Safety requirements.
• Oversee field safety audits, incident management, and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with business units to implement HSE and ESG policies and programs.
• Coordinate and participate in inspections; travel to field sites as required.
• Train, develop, and grow HSE talent; ensure timely corrective actions.
• Align EH&S management systems with evolving regulations and corporate requirements.
• Support Operations and Legal in regulatory compliance and incident response.
• Complete OSHA incident reports and manage near-miss programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Change management

Strategic thinking

Safety leadership

Liaison with regulators

OSHA 30-hour

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Environmental, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seeking a dynamic and experienced Environmental Health & Safety Director to lead and enhance our organization\'s commitment to safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship. This pivotal role demands a strategic thinker with a robust background in managing environmental, health, and safety programs, particularly in hazardous waste and environmental permitting within RCRA Part B permitted facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) laws and regulations.
• Innovate and implement continuous improvement strategies for HSE practices.
• Maintain and prepare necessary records following established guidelines.
• Develop and manage comprehensive safety programs, including business continuity and worker\'s compensation.
• Create compliance tools to adhere to Corporate Risk Management & Safety requirements.
• Collaborate with business units to develop effective HSE and ESG policies and programs.
• Oversee safety aspects of expense and capital projects.
• Align EH&S management systems with emerging regulations and corporate requirements.
• Support Operations and Legal in regulatory compliance and incident management.
• Conduct safety audits and inspect safety equipment for proper functionality.
• Manage the medical surveillance program and ensure projects are timely and budget-compliant.
• Complete annual OSHA incident reports and run an effective Near Miss program.
• Investigate employee injuries, manage medical responses, and handle worker\'s compensation claims.
• Train, develop, and grow HSE talent and capability.
• Coordinate and participate in inspections, ensuring timely feedback and correction of deficiencies.
• Travel to field sites as required for training, audits, and meetings.

Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Safety, Environmental, or a related discipline.
• Experience within a waste and hazardous management company, particularly with RCRA Part B.
• Spanish language skills are advantageous.
• 10+ years of progressive EH&S experience, including global EHS framework knowledge.
• 5+ years in a managerial role.
• OSHA 30-hour Training certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with all employee levels.
• Point of contact for federal, state, and local regulators and inspectors (OSHA, EPA, IDEM).
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to drive change and foster a performance-driven culture.
• Strong action-oriented mindset with a sense of urgency and strategic thinking capability.

Join us to make a significant impact on environmental health and safety standards while advancing your career in a supportive and challenging environment.