SHEQ & Sustainability Leader — Drive Safety & Carbon Goals

Atlas Copco Group; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible benefits plan

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group’s National Tank & Equipment (NTE) in Pasadena, TX seeks a seasoned SHEQ & Sustainability Manager to lead safety, environmental and quality programs within the Atlas Copco culture. You will drive the integration of safety systems, develop a robust sustainability strategy, and foster continuous improvement across operations.

You will partner with Operations, Services and Sales & Marketing to embed accountability and decisive leadership for safety and sustainability goals,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Safety, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ SHEQ and/or Sustainability leadership experience.
• Proven experience implementing SHEQ programs and Sustainability reporting systems within complex operational environments.
• Experience leading change and driving adoption of new ways of working, preferably in acquisition, integration, or transformation settings.
• Knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements and environmental legislation.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to execution and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Passion for fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, inclusion, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Implement Atlas Copco’s Safety Culture and standards across all operations.
• Lead change management efforts to embed proactive safety behaviors at all levels.
• Deploy tools and systems for risk assessment, incident reporting and legal compliance.
• Implement and maintain a certified Management System in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Support the development of local procedures aligned with Group requirements.
• Act as a role model for Visible Leadership in Safety.
• Establish the first sustainability roadmap for the company, aligned with Group goals.
• Lead the development of carbon footprint reporting and Science Based Targets metrics (starting from zero).
• Engage key stakeholders to integrate sustainability into daily operations and long-term strategy.
• Provide customer-facing teams with knowledgeable support on sustainability topics, offering relevant insights and clear messaging.
• Act as a business partner to Operations, Services and Sales & Marketing teams.
• Guide, coach and influence leaders to take ownership of SHEQ and Sustainability goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Represent the company in audits, internal forums and external sustainability networks.
• Other job duties not listed.

Skills

SHEQ leadership

Sustainability reporting

Change management

Stakeholder management

Strategic mindset

Communication skills

Ambiguity navigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Environmental Sciences/Safety or related field

Tools

ISO standards (45001/14001/9001)

Job description

Atlas Copco Group’s National Tank & Equipment (NTE) in Pasadena, TX seeks a seasoned SHEQ & Sustainability Manager to lead safety, environmental and quality programs within the Atlas Copco culture. You will drive the integration of safety systems, develop a robust sustainability strategy, and foster continuous improvement across operations.

You will partner with Operations, Services and Sales & Marketing to embed accountability and decisive leadership for safety and sustainability goals,