Ehs Field Director

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THE ROLE

The EHS Field Director leads safety, health, and environmental programs across field operations, ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations. This role focuses heavily on construction safety, particularly precast concrete erection, crane operations, and working  position drives continuous improvement in safety practices while building a strong, accountable safety culture across all job sites.

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

At Wells, you  part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you  in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees  health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

• Develop, implement, and improve EHS programs to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Promote and strengthen a culture of safety through leadership, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Conduct regular job site visits, audits, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with project teams (PMs, superintendents, foremen) to implement practical safety solutions.
• Deliver impactful safety training and communication to employees at all levels.
• Oversee safety reporting, OSHA logs, compliance documentation, and training records.
• Support workers  compensation processes and return-to-work programs.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
• Coach and mentor leaders to drive safety ownership across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations in partnership with external stakeholders.
• Manage and train on Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans.
• Oversee site inspections, spill reporting, and corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory of environmental safety supplies, including spill response materials.

The ideal candidate is a proactive safety leader with deep experience in heavy construction and a passion for building strong safety cultures. They are highly collaborative
, able to influence teams at all levels, and skilled at turning regulatory requirements into practical, field-ready solutions
. This individual is detail-oriented, data-driven
, and committed to continuous improvement in both safety performance and employee engagement.

• Bachelor s degree in Occupational Safety, Management, or related field preferred.
• 5-10 years of construction safety experience (precast, cranes, rigging, heavy construction).
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) strongly preferred.
• OSHA 10/30 certifications; OSHA 500 preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, especially construction standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coaching skills.
• Valid driver s license and ability to travel…