Regional EHS Director

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Senior EHS Leader to oversee regional environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple facilities. You will guide regional EHS managers, develop policies, and ensure regulatory compliance to protect people and operations.

The role requires extensive experience leading programs, strong OSHA knowledge, and the ability to analyze data and drive improvements using Power BI and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience.
• Experience leading EHS programs across multiple facilities or regions.
• Experience supervising EHS professionals.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and EHS management systems.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, safety audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Experience managing contractor safety programs.
• Strong conflict resolution, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS programs across regional facilities and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching and development for regional EHS managers.
• Develop and implement regional EHS policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Partner with Operations, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, Security, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Lead regional safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Oversee investigations for significant incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Manage EHS compliance documentation, reporting, and required recordkeeping.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor safety performance and ensure site-specific safety plans meet Switch standards.
• Oversee third-party safety consultants supporting Switch operations, as applicable.
• Serve as the primary regional liaison with regulatory agencies, insurance representatives, and external stakeholders on EHS matters.
• Manage the regional EHS operating budget and allocate resources to support business priorities.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and leadership teams.
• Lead regional safety meetings and participate in cross-functional operational planning.
• Partner with Construction EHS teams to ensure safe transitions from construction into operational environments.
• Identify industry trends, emerging regulations, and best practices to strengthen Switch's EHS programs.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, root cause investigations, lessons learned, and operational metrics.

Skills

EHS Leadership

OSHA Regulations Knowledge

Incident Investigation

Policy & Training Development

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Travel Availability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

• Lead Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across multiple operational facilities within the assigned region
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for regional EHS Managers
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve regional EHS programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Partner with Operations, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, Security, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate operational risks
• Lead regional safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Oversee investigations for significant incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained
• Manage EHS compliance documentation, reporting, and required recordkeeping
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor safety performance and ensure site-specific safety plans meet Switch standards
• Oversee third-party safety consultants supporting Switch operations, as applicable
• Serve as the primary regional liaison with regulatory agencies, insurance representatives, and external stakeholders on EHS matters
• Manage the regional EHS operating budget and allocate resources to support business priorities
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and leadership teams
• Lead regional safety meetings and participate in cross-functional operational planning
• Partner with Construction EHS teams to ensure safe transitions from construction into operational environments
• Identify industry trends, emerging regulations, and best practices to strengthen Switch's EHS programs
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, root cause investigations, lessons learned, and operational metrics

Requirements

• 10 or more years of progressive Environmental, Health, and Safety experience
• Experience leading EHS programs across multiple facilities or regions
• Experience supervising and developing EHS professionals
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and Environmental, Health, and Safety management systems
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, safety audits, and regulatory inspections
• Experience managing contractor safety programs
• Experience developing and implementing EHS policies, procedures, and training programs
• Strong conflict resolution, communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and reporting tools such as Power BI
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned region

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in leading Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, and developing effective EHS policies and training. Proven ability to manage EHS teams, conduct risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and operational metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• EHS Program Leadership
• OSHA Regulations Knowledge
• Incident Investigation Experience
• EHS Policy Development
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Environmental Health And Safety Management
• Risk Assessment
• Safety Audits
• Incident Investigation
• EHS Compliance Documentation
• Data Analysis
• Training Program Development
• Operational Metrics Monitoring
• Contractor Safety Management
• Regulatory Inspection

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• Environmental Regulations
• Health And Safety Standards
• EHS Programs
• Operational Risk Mitigation
• Safety Performance Monitoring

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
  
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Power BI