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POSITION SUMMARY :

The Director of Environmental, Health, Safety & Security is a corporate leadership role responsible for all matters of safety, industrial hygiene, behavior based safety observation, security and environmental compliance for the company. The incumbent will develop programs, actions, teams, and strategies around all related areas of responsibility, ensuring full compliance with company safety imperatives and regulatory compliance both in terms of internal and external initiatives. Establishes and maintains cutting edge methodology and organizational approach to including but not limited to policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA, EPA, TCEQ and any other applicable regulatory agencies. Responsibility over corporate budget, controlling costs, planning, scheduling and procedural changes. Works in conjunction with other areas of the business to ensure top-notch coordination of efforts including working closely with the corporate communications area, regulatory affairs, operations and human resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Set the vision and direction for all EHSS initiatives for TPC Group.
• Manage, lead, and champion TPCs’ Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Processes.
• Establish and maintain exemplary EHSS organizational model for the corporation, with a high focus on training and development of management teams across the organization as needed within this area of responsibility.
• Responsible for managing, leading, developing and mentoring plant EHSS management. Ensure that they are effectively leading & managing their respective employee teams.
• Develop, sponsor and implement corporate wide pro-active strategies and initiatives around continuous improvements, accident prevention, security, safety and community service as it relates to all EHSS programming.
• Responsible for effectively interacting with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Manage the daily activities of the Health, Safety and Environmental staff to ensure a safe and healthful workplace.
• Direct environmental compliance and performance functions in accordance with corporate compliance guidelines and applicable environmental requirements.
• Ensure that documented procedures, policies and recordkeeping are in place and maintained to provide compliance, system stability and on-going corporate optimization.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with key management and stakeholders.
• Responsible for delivering world class EHSS programs. Ensure metrics are in place to judge our performance against internal goals and external best in class.
• Work extensively with counsel on legal matters relative to area of responsibility including pro-active initiatives.
• Team with the workers’ compensation, training and risk management areas of human resources regarding common objectives regarding health and safety issues.
• Interface with various departments, contractors, agencies and trade groups to advance the goals and mission of the company as well assist all employees in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform review of new and existing regulations pertaining to health, safety and security issues, and provides analysis of impact to the facility.
• Advise and consult with representatives of management, to plan, develop and direct the technical and administrative activities of the comprehensive Health, Safety, Behavioral Based Safety Observation, Environmental, and Emergency Response program for the facility.
• Represent Company in trade organizations as well as local emergency planning committees.
• Serve on various best practice teams and site committees.
• Record, analyze, and report key health, safety and environmental metrics for the Company.
• Represent the Health, Safety and Environmental Department in plant capital project reviews, owns capital projects in the HSE area and signs off on capital expenditures.
• Develop and implement new and existing programs designed to promote improved HSE performance. Provide technical support to achieve compliance with standards, policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the United States Continually without any company sponsorship.