Regional EHSS Director - East

Thornton Tomasetti; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IMTT in New Orleans seeks an EHSS Regional Director East to manage the EHSS Department across the East Region, ensuring safe, compliant operations at terminals and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.

You will lead safety programs, coordinate audits, mentor staff, and drive training initiatives; requires 15+ years in EHSS, a bachelor’s in a related field, and strong regulatory knowledge. This role is based in New Orleans with regional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an EHSS, engineering, environmental sciences or related field.
• Fifteen+ years EHSS experience with progressive responsibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programs, policies, and practices to ensure regional compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead EHSS programs to promote operational excellence and culture of safety.
• Manage EHSS monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting; lead incident investigations and RCA.
• Oversee budget development and management for the East Region EHSS activities.
• Develop training curricula for terminal personnel and contractor safety management.
• Mentor and develop terminal-level EHSS staff for leadership and technical growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influence across org

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in EHSS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The EHSS Regional Director - East will be responsible for managing the EHSS Department in the East Region. The EHSS Regional Director will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of all business activities in the terminals in accordance with company policies and local, state and federal regulatory agencies.ResponsibilitiesOversee programs, policies, and practices to ensure the Region complies with company policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Lead these programs in a way to promote operational excellence with respect to EHSS compliance and culture.Remain up to date on current, pending, and proposed EHSS regulations and developments in the bulk liquid storage industry. Consult local, regional, and corporate management on both current and future regulatory impacts.Liaise with regulatory agencies, local governmental authorities, and local community organizations as necessary; represent Company during regulatory audits, inquires, and investigations.Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory programs, including but not limited to OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP), Clean Water Act (NPDES/SPCC/FRP), Clean Air Act (Title V), RCRA, DOT/PHMSA, and USCG Facility Security Plans (MTSA).Oversee EHSS monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting processes and systems.Advise/assist with EHSS training curricula for terminal personnel, contractor safety management, and emergency response teams.Manage a team of terminal-level EHSS employees across the regional terminal network. Develop and mentor staff in leadership and technical skills necessary for succession.Conduct accident/incident investigations, lead root cause analyses (RCA) for major incidents, near-misses, and significant environmental releases using structured frameworks (e.g., 5-Why, Cause mapping). Assist in the development and dissemination of lessons learned.Participate in annual internal EHSS audits at all IMTT terminals; assist in the development and tracking of action items to completion.Analyze regional EHSS metrics (leading and lagging indicators) to identify trends and present executive updates to senior management.Assist in the development and implementation of corporate and regional EHSS programs, policies, and procedures as part of IMTT’s Excellence Management System (EMS).Assist in the development and management of the East Region EHSS budget.Provide support to the Operations and other departments outside of EHSS as needed.Assist in the evaluation of new products or processes for potential safety hazards and environmental permit implications.Review and recommend modifications and changes in the facility's equipment and/or procedures to achieve environmental or health/safety goals.Foster a strong, proactive safety culture through employee engagement and Safety Leadership Team (corporate and regional) support.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in an EHSS, engineering, environmental sciences or related fieldOver fifteen years of EHSS experience with a track record of progressively increasing responsibility.Valid Driver’s LicenseTWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) for access to IMTT’s terminal locations.Strong leadership, management, supervisory and interpersonal skills. The ability to influence across organizational lines is critical.Demonstrated ability to understand business challenges and find compliant solutions working in partnership with management teams.Excellent math and communications skillsProficient in the use of computers and familiar with most common office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Previous experience in an industrial facility Skills and AbilitiesClear and concise written and verbal communication skills in the English languageAbility to understand and communicate in written and verbal communication in the English language.Ability to communicate with customers and terminal personnel.Ability to make decisions in a variable environmentAbility to communicate with all other departmentsAbility to manage and delegate efficientlyProficient in Microsoft ApplicationsHours of WorkTypical hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.This is an exempt, salaried position. The role requires flexibility as business needs require.This position requires the ability to always respond and be available for contact.Travel will be necessary, sometimes with little or no advance notice.Physical and Environmental DemandThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job operates in an office environment as well as the outside environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.The large scale of the operation and the extensive layout of the facility require that the applicant can walk and stand on uneven terrain, to climb stairs and ladders, and traverse inclines: uphill, downhill, or mixed. Furthermore, because the facility and adjoining facilities handle hazardous materials, the applicant must be able to ingress and egress in foreseeable emergencies. The applicant must be able to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.Must be able to work in a confined space, over water and not be afraid of heights.Ability to wear use a respirator and any other safety equipmentThis would require the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, bend, stand, or stoop, as necessary.Ability to perform climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling and moderate lifting.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.IMTT is an equal opportunity employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a drug free workplace. We exercise high ethical standards and are committed to complying with all laws in the jurisdiction where we conduct business. Our internal policies and procedures support this commitment.If you like working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!