Senior EHS Leader - Safety & Compliance

Southland Industries, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 132,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Southland Industries in Washington, DC is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety leader to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage corporate safety programs for the division.

You will oversee audits, training, regulatory compliance, and incident investigations, shaping a safety-driven culture across sites while guiding a team and coordinating with management to minimize risk and ensure policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in EH&S including, people management experience
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training, preferred.
• OSHA 500, CHST or ASP certifications preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of workplace safety laws, regulations, policies and procedures, including OSHA, NFPA, EPA and DOT standards.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet established deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills: Ability to identify known/potential exposure and recommend corrective actions
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and health and safety management systems and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, coordinates and manages corporate environmental, health and safety protection programs and practices for the assigned division.
• Establishes and maintains a safety-driven culture throughout the division.
• Manages/Conducts safety audits and inspections and recommends correction of hazardous situations for compliance with regulatory, Company and owner requirements for the entire division that may span multiple states.
• Develops, implements and maintains employee safety training programs and records; and develops, updates, and manages workplace safety programs, procedures, and policies.
• Develops reports and presentations for safety briefings with company management.
• Provides strategic and proactive direction on initiatives that will improve company Environmental, Health and Safety performance through minimizing risks and liabilities.
• Implements all aspects of company safety manual and ensures that all field employees and subcontractors are complying. Ensures consistency, quality and compliance at all locations.
• Oversees and directs programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Provides guidance for departmental processes and activities including compliance with safety regulations and the investigation of accidents; provides leadership and recommendations regarding the design, implementation and administration of all safety relative initiatives, policies, procedures and processes.
• Provides performance coaching and feedback for direct reports as needed. Participates in annual performance process.
• Manages the recruitment and hiring process for safety roles.

Skills

Safety management

Audits & inspections

Training programs

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Recruiting

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety management systems

Job description

Southland Industries in Washington, DC is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety leader to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage corporate safety programs for the division.

You will oversee audits, training, regulatory compliance, and incident investigations, shaping a safety-driven culture across sites while guiding a team and coordinating with management to minimize risk and ensure policy adherence.