Senior Director of HSE

Equix; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Equix, a prominent construction firm, seeks a Senior Director of Health, Safety, and Environment to oversee HSE compliance strategies. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of HSE experience and a strong educational background in relevant fields, driving safety excellence across organizational entities.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options

Weekly pay

Wellness program

Dental and vision plans

FSA and HSA options

401k savings plan with employer match

Short and long term disability, life, accident, critical illness

Legal shield and ID theft plans

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in HSE, including at a senior leadership level.
• Certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of applicable HSE laws and standards (OSHA, EPA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company’s HSE strategy in alignment with corporate goals.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional and national HSE regulations.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Equix

Equix is a privately held construction firm that develops companies and professionals in the technical and construction services industries across the country. Equix performs a variety of utility and infrastructure projects offering full-service, construction, and maintenance services, electric, oil and gas, heavy civil, pipeline, water and wastewater markets. We have a current opening for a Senior Director of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) to support and oversee our organizations policies and strategies related to HSE compliance.

The Senior Director of HSE is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing organizational policies and strategies related to health, safety, and environmental compliance. They will be responsible for interpretation and reporting information and overseeing our employee training programs. The Senior Director of HSE is ultimately responsible for shaping and maintaining a culture of safety excellence across all Equix Entities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead the company’s HSE strategy in alignment with corporate goals
• Advise executive leadership on regulatory changes, emerging risks, and industry best practices
• Ensure compliance with local, regional and national HSE regulations
• Maintain and manage relationships with regulatory agencies such as OSHA
• Identify and mitigate potential health, safety, and environmental risks
• Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Design and implement robust HSE programs, procedures, and training
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the organization
• Lead HSE teams across multiple sites around the country
• Mentor and develop internal HSE talent
• Track and report on key HSE metrics such as TRIR and DART rates
• Use data to drive improvements and strategic decisions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in HSE, including at a senior leadership level
• Certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• Deep knowledge of applicable HSE laws and standards (OSHA, EPA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, etc.)
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency in data analysis and HSE management systems
• Ability to influence and foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time to regional safety teams and as needed to support operations groups
• Multiple medical plan options
• Weekly pay
• Wellness program
• Dental and vision plans
• FSA and HSA options
• 401k savings plan with employer match
• Short and long term disability, life, accident, critical illness
• Legal shield and ID theft plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program

Candidates must pass pre-employment screenings that may include a drug test, background check, reference checks, and driver's license check with an acceptable driving record. Equix is an Equal Opportunity Employer, D.O.T. drug testing participant, and e-Verify participant. We encourage minorities, women, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Construction

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