As the Director/Sr Director EHS & Security, a typical day might include, but is not limited to, the following:
Driving safety culture, programs, and behavioral awareness
Developing policy, programs, direction and coordinating the activity of the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and Security teams
Reporting EHS and Security metrics to the Senior Leadership Team
Driving organizational development and changes
Ensuring emergency planning and risk management occurs for sites
Reviewing and revising compliance documents pertaining to EHS and security issues including SOP’s, plans and policies routinely and as needed
Directing, reviewing and approving all regulatory compliance documentation and reports generated by EHS to be submitted to outside regulatory agencies and internal audit groups
Coordinating and developing plans and policies pertaining to onsite health and safety, environmental protection and public safety/security
Acting as liaison between the EHS/Security department and other onsite management and groups to resolve safety issues/concerns and communicating EHS/Security policy and assisting with its implementation and enforcement
Liaising between local and national emergency response and planning organizations
Participating in all audits and inspections and coordinating and following up on findings with the appropriate agencies or groups