Global HSE & Security Director

Rimkus; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Rimkus is seeking a Director of Health, Safety, Environment and Security to lead global HSES programs across a dispersed Technical and Forensic Consulting organization with significant field work. You will establish standards, drive risk management, and ensure regulatory compliance across offices and field operations.

The role collaborates with leaders worldwide, mentoring teams, and ensuring accountability for HSE performance while maintaining business continuity and client safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HSE experience across multiple locations.
• Experience with global HSE programs in field-based operations.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• ISO and IMS process experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads the company's global HSES strategy, programs, policies, and practice standards
• Establishes a practical HSES framework that provides global consistency while addressing local operating risks and regulatory requirements
• Advises leadership, managers, and employees on safe practices in the field and office, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance
• Assesses risks associated with field assignments, including construction sites, working at height, damaged structures, roadside hazards, industrial facilities, confined spaces, potentially hazardous atmospheres, travel, and other potentially hazardous environments
• Develops standards and guidance for pre-task planning (JHA, JSA, SSRA), personal protective equipment, incident response, and other critical safety practices
• Leads the investigation of significant incidents, injuries, near misses, security and safety concerns; identifies root causes and recommends corrective actions
• Monitors HSES and physical security performance, trends, and key metrics; provides reporting and recommendations to senior leadership, business development, and employee committees
• Develops and coordinates HSES training, communications, tools, and resources appropriate for office and field-based employees
• Conducts or coordinates HSES audits and assessments across offices, projects, and field operations
• Monitors changes in applicable HSE regulations and industry practices; updates company programs as appropriate
• Supports emergency preparedness, business continuity, environmental compliance, and response planning from an HSE perspective
• Builds relationships with external HSE consultants and clients, vendors, regulators, insurers, and other resources as needed
• Promotes a culture where employees understand their responsibility for working safely and leaders actively reinforce HSE expectations

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Communication

Training and development

Audits and assessments

Emergency planning

Business continuity

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field

Job description

Rimkus is seeking a Director of Health, Safety, Environment and Security to lead global HSES programs across a dispersed Technical and Forensic Consulting organization with significant field work. You will establish standards, drive risk management, and ensure regulatory compliance across offices and field operations.

The role collaborates with leaders worldwide, mentoring teams, and ensuring accountability for HSE performance while maintaining business continuity and client safety.