Director, Safety Engineer

Manages and directs the activities of the EHS function and staff. Coach, mentor and supervise EHS team to implement the EHS management systems to minimize the risks to employees, customers and the environment. Develop EHS strategies and lead team members to develop action plans for continually improving performance and customer satisfaction. Leads in defining, developing and sustaining the EHS strategy and roadmap and supporting business processes for a Region or major business segment. Set up and maintenance of the EHS system to drive continuous improvements. Supervises direct reports in their assigned activities with specific responsibility for staffing, technical leadership within the group, staff professional/managerial/ leadership skills and career development, budget management. Ensures that work is assigned appropriately and that results are obtained and evaluated. Maintain communication channel with site/location functions. Ensures that specific projects assigned are completed as planned to meet customer goals. Provides management with updates and escalation on projects/programs. Ensures proper investigations of accident / incidents conducted for EHS events and drives corrective actions. Ensures development and implementation of EHS programs and continuous improvements to reduce EHS risks and incidents. Ensures development and implementation EHS training programs Track and trend local EHS legislation and take appropriate action to comply with requirements. Communicates EHS issues to all necessary management and employees. Generates necessary reports and documentation. Review and report EHS progress and performance for assigned site/function. Develops, monitors and controls the budget for EHS operations. Remains knowledgeable of progress made in EHS technology. Ensures compliance with required codes, standards and regulations. Interfaces with internal and external customers regarding EHS issues. Act as a liaison with local, regional or federal regulatory authorities. Provide technical guidance on environmental, safety and health issues to the business unit and contribute to the development of company-wide EHS standards and procedures. Oversees accident / incident investigations and analyzes pertinent data. Documents results. Oversees Workers Compensation program. Executes and recommends modifications to corporate policy Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations, exercises sensitivity to the audience This position may require certified ISO14001, ISO18001 internal auditor. Certification of Work safety and health officer; Certification of Fire Safety Manager.