HSE Region Manager - Midwest

Depot Connect International; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Ten paid holidays

Short and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Depot Connect International (DCI), a leader in the Tank services industry, is looking for an EHS Technical Expert. This role involves heavy travel up to 80% across multiple assigned locations in the Midwest.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while implementing strategic initiatives to foster a safety culture. They will need at least five years of experience in EHS in high-risk sectors. Competitive benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in EHS within a high-risk industry.
• Preference for EHS-related professional certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP).
• Experience with incident management and investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS compliance programs, procedures, and policies.
• Conduct site visits and assessments to evaluate compliance with OSHA standards.
• Develop and implement site emergency response plans.

Skills

EHS regulations knowledge

Strong communication skills

Management skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related science field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

OSHA and EPA guidelines

Job description

Career Opportunities with Depot Connect International.

Discover a career at Depot Connect International (DCI), a global leader in the Tank/ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. Our team combines expertise from industry leaders Quala, Boasso Global, and PSC and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. With over 160 locations worldwide and a workforce of more than 3,500 employees, we offer a range of mission-critical services.

This is a heavy travel position with up to 80% travel within the assigned region (24 facilities across WI, MN, IL, MO, IA). The assigned facilities will be visited on a regular rotation.

Position Responsibilities

• EHS technical expert responsible for strategic planning, technical support, and overall management of environmental, health, safety, and industrial hygiene issues for the region.
• Travel to assigned locations for leading, coaching, and general inspections to detect existing or potential EHS hazards and determine corrective actions.
• Lead EHS operating culture change using Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles.
• Lead and manage compliance programs, procedures, and policies associated with federal, state, and local regulations; act as liaison with external legal and regulatory personnel and agencies.
• Collaborate with internal teams—including Operations, Human Resources, and IT—to integrate EHS considerations into business practices, projects, and new initiatives.
• Develop and implement a safety-oriented strategy across the region and measure, report, and achieve key metric goals; prepare reports and dashboards on EHS KPI as required.
• Create action plans to meet environmental, health, and safety objectives using a risk-based approach to ensure execution of life-saving actions.
• Maintain and execute an EHS compliance calendar for all regulatory and policy activities across assigned locations.
• Work with regional leadership to ensure all key EHS operational controls are in place and action items are resolved in a timely manner.
• Conduct site visits and assessments to evaluate compliance with OSHA standards; prioritize programs to address identified gaps.
• Maintain, review, and report EHS performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Handle all aspects of incident management and investigation; lead site-level root cause analyses and develop corrective actions to resolve EHS issues.
• Monitor and report on the status and effectiveness of EHS corrective and preventive actions; track and verify completion.
• Ensure mandatory regulatory event reporting (OSHA, EPA, etc.) is completed on time with integrity.
• Perform risk and hazard assessments (JSA) and PPE assessments.
• Develop and implement site emergency response plans and serve as the emergency coordinator for events.
• Create a proactive approach to EHS excellence through cross-functional cooperation, communication, and training.
• Ensure required local systems are in place for environmental permitting, analytical testing, and record keeping.
• Partner with business leaders to promote a proactive safety culture focused on incident prevention and regulatory compliance.
• Advise commercial/sales staff regarding EHS implications of new or changed services and product offerings.
• Accountable for audit actions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate and timely EHS record keeping, document management, and effective case management.
• Coordinate regulatory or company-required EHS testing and training with “E” and “H” teams.
• Build mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external clients by communicating and influencing effectively at multiple organizational levels.
• Have an awareness of chemical industry fundamentals.
• Assist internal and external legal counsel in preparing defenses in regulatory enforcement actions.
• Stay updated on relevant regulatory and industry trends, and participate in industry associations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related science field; Master’s preferred. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, >10 years of experience in EHS will be considered.
• Minimum five years of experience in EHS within a high-risk industry.
• Working knowledge of EHS regulations, particularly OSHA and EPA laws.
• Basic management skills including formalized methodologies such as goal setting and performance tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong business acumen.
• Preference for applicable EHS-related professional certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP, IHIT, CIH, CHMM).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Ten paid holidays.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.