Regional EHS Director

Jobtailor; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Reno, NV seeks an experienced Regional EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple facilities. You will coach regional EHS Managers, implement policies, and drive improvements to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will oversee audits, incident investigations, and reporting while collaborating with Operations, Construction, Engineering, and Facilities to protect people and assets. Travel within the region is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS leadership experience or similar
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and EHS management systems
• Experience leading EHS programs across multiple facilities or regions
• Experience supervising and developing EHS professionals

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for regional EHS Managers.
• Develop, implement, and improve regional EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Partner with Operations, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, Security, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks.
• Lead regional safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Oversee investigations for significant incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage EHS documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and site-specific safety plans.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

• 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 Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management, including program development, compliance with OSHA regulations, and incident investigation. Proven ability to lead teams, deliver training, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance across multiple facilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• EHS Program Development


• OSHA Regulations Knowledge


• Incident Investigation Experience


• Safety Audit Leadership


• EHS Training Program Delivery

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Environmental Health And Safety Management


• Risk Assessment


• Safety Audits


• Incident Investigation


• EHS Policy Development


• Contractor Safety Management
  
• Data Analysis


• Root Cause Investigation


• Operational Metrics Monitoring


• Compliance Documentation Management

Soft Skills

• Leadership


• Conflict Resolution


• Communication


• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• EHS Compliance


• Environmental Regulations


• Health And Safety Standards


• Safety Performance Monitoring


• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office


• Excel


• Word


• Outlook


• PowerPoint


• Power BI