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Our client in the Raritan area is seeking a EHS Director to lead and build the company’s in-house EHS function as it transitions away from outsourced support. This is a newly established leadership role with significant visibility and impact across the organization. The Director of EHS will report directly to the Vice President of Operations and will initially operate as a standalone leader, with one direct report expected. This position requires travel to multiple sites up to 25%. This role is paying within the range of $130-150k base salary depending on experience. This role also offers benefits (medical/dental/vision/401k and tuition reimbursement).
Job Responsibility
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of companywide environmental, health, safety, and compliance programs
Transition EHS responsibilities from outsourced support to an effective internal function
Partner with operational leadership to drive a strong culture of safety, compliance, and accountability
Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations
Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations, and implement corrective actions as needed
Develop and deliver EHS training, policies, procedures, and reporting processes
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure organizational readiness and compliance
Establish metrics, reporting, and performance indicators to evaluate program effectiveness
Provide hands-on support to multiple sites and operational teams as needed
Support the onboarding and management of a direct report as the team structure develops
Requirements
5+ years of EHS leadership experience
Prior people management experience strongly preferred
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to build programs while supporting day-to-day operations
Strong knowledge of environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements
Experience in utilities, construction, environmental services, wastewater, or other industrial environments strongly preferred
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive operational change
Strong communication, training, investigation, and problem-solving skills