Global Health and Safety Director

EHS Support is afully remote,specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With expertslocatedthroughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, we form long-lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring andretainingtalented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more thanidentifyproblems— we provide solutions.Location Flexible / RemoteThis is a fully remote role with required travel to domestic project sites as needed.Position OverviewTheGlobalHealth and Safety DirectorwillDevelop & Lead Global Strategy:Drive the creation, refinement and execution of a comprehensive global health and safety strategy, global safety management systems aligning to ISO45001, metrics, and reporting tools, and framework that scales acrossmultipleenvironments — from officesandremote setups toprojectfieldactivities.Advisesenior leadership on critical health and safety trends, emerging risks, and evolving regulations, ensuring alignment with companyobjectives.Ensure global consistency while tailoring programs to local requirements across regions.Create & Implement Safety Programs:Design and roll out global safety initiatives, ensuring adherence to federal (OSHA, EPA, NEPA), state, local,and country-specific health and safety regulations.Address and manage regional/country-specific requirements, such as mandatory Health and Safety Committees in certainjurisdictions.Lead comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies across all locations.Establish formal review cycles (annual / regulatory-triggered) and change management processes for health and safety documents.Oversee the procurement and maintenance of safety and personal protective equipment as needed acrossallregions.Compliance & Auditing:Own the auditing and monitoring of global health and safety standards.Oversee the program of audits and risk assessments, ensuretimelyrequired reporting and documentation, andidentifyand address actionable insights to continuously improve safety performance and reduce risk.Prepare forecasting and budget tracking for health and safety.Risk Management & Liability Prevention:Take the lead inidentifyingpotential health and safety risks and securing quality, cost-effective solutions and controls for risksidentified.Coordinate with human resources to investigate accidents and incidents, ensuring thorough documentation, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventive measures.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and oversee global emergency response and business continuity considerations related to health and safety risks and emergencies, ensuring compliance with regulations worldwide.Train & Empower:Build and coordinate the delivery of training programs that equip employees, contractors, and leadership with the skills they need tomaintaina safe and healthy work environment.Ensure compliance with safety training mandates,documentationand evidentiary requirements.Foster a culture of safety and health well-being, empowering teams to take ownership of health and safety practices across their regions.Engage Globally:Partner with regional leadership and local health and safety committees to ensure alignment and address region-specific trends and concerns.Establish performance metrics, reporting expectations, and accountability frameworks across regions.Specific Experience and SkillsDemonstratedexpertisein developing, implementing, and overseeing detailed Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) and safety programs for complex field work conducted over water. This includes direct experience supporting and managing safety planning and execution for:Marine and overwater sampling programsVibracoreand sediment coring operationsSediment, surface water, and tissue sample collectionBathymetric surveys and associated marine geophysical activitiesExperience must include hazard identification,taskspecificrisk assessment, contractor and vessel safety coordination, regulatory compliance, emergency response planning, and integration of field safety requirements into project execution for environmental investigations and remediation projects.10+ yearsof experiencein health and safety leadership, ideally within global, multi-site environments. Experience inenvironmental consultancy,auditing,and remote work settings.Detailed working knowledge ofregulatory compliance, including local, state, and federal environmental regulations.Managing compliance on an international scale.Experience with contractor management, including RFPs, safety prequalification, monitoring, performance standards, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations and develop solutions.Attention to detail who can drive global strategy, motivate teams, and foster a safety-first culture.Education and LicensesBachelor’sorMaster’sdegree inOccupationalHealth andSafety, Environmental Science, ora relatedfield.Generous Vacation Policy401k w/matching optionsShort- & Long-TermDisabilityLife InsuranceSick TimeStrive for excellence, alwaysBe open, honest, and directAssume good intentionsTrust coworkers, leadership, and clientsListen to learnBe accountable for our workFoster teamworkDemonstrate integrityTake pride in one’s workLive your personal valuesProvide a safe andhealthywork environment that promotes wellnessHave fun!EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.#J-18808-Ljbffr