Global HSE & Security Director - Field Operations Leader

Rimkus Consulting Group; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k/IRA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group seeks a Director of Health, Safety, Environment and Security to lead global HSE and Security programs across a dispersed Technical and Forensic Consulting organization with substantial field-based work. The role shapes standards that protect employees and support regulatory compliance globally.

As the senior HSE and physical Security expert, you will advise leadership across North America, UK, EMEA and APAC, driving accountability and consistent safety practices across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of progressive HSE experience across multiple locations.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Experience with ISO and IMS processes 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

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Cross-functional influence

Global operations

Written/verbal communication

ISO/IMS familiarity

Safety program development

Field operations experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Rimkus Consulting Group seeks a Director of Health, Safety, Environment and Security to lead global HSE and Security programs across a dispersed Technical and Forensic Consulting organization with substantial field-based work. The role shapes standards that protect employees and support regulatory compliance globally.

As the senior HSE and physical Security expert, you will advise leadership across North America, UK, EMEA and APAC, driving accountability and consistent safety practices across