Director QHSSE OTUS

OTUS QHSSE DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

COMPANY: ODFJELL TERMINALS U.S.

JOB LOCATION: OTH (TERMINAL)

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR QHSSE, US

DEPARTMENT: QHSSE

REPORTS TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: EXEMPT

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (QHSSE) Director is responsible for monitoring, enforcing, directing, and developing Odfjell Terminals US region's QHSSE programs to include compliance with corporate, regulatory and government standards, acquire and maintain required permits, review of safety policies and rules, hazard prevention, site assessments and maintenance of QHSSE records.

As a key member of the company's Leadership Team based in Houston, this person will actively participate at the highest level to assure an environment conducive to a world-class QHSSE culture. He/she will act as a key business partner and advisor to the CEO and other members of the Executive Team in all QHSSE matters.

As a member of the team, the QHSSE Director will play a crucial role in maintaining and building a strong company culture of support and teamwork. We pride ourselves in having a strong company culture and the candidate will be expected to continue to contribute to this initiative.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead strategic Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (QHSSE) initiatives across all Odfjell terminals in the United States.
• Serve as the principal advisor to the US group on all applicable QHSSE legislation, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the attainment and maintenance of certifications and accreditations including ISO 9001, RC14001, ISO 18001, PSM, RMP, BRC, and other relevant standards.
• Successfully lead the QHSSE team in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, risk management programs, controls, audits, and performance measures.
• Provide strategic support for Sales and Customer Service teams to meet business objectives and client expectations.
• Direct the preparation, execution, and continuous improvement of the comprehensive QHSSE program for the US operations.
• Ensure audits of critical activities and internal processes are effectively managed to minimize risk and optimize operational performance.
• Manage the development and ongoing refinement of QHSSE procedures and plans tailored to terminal-specific needs; monitor, analyze, and report key metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Inspire and coach personnel at all levels to foster a strong QHSSE culture.
• Champion QHSSE training initiatives across all departments in the organization.
• Demonstrate unwavering personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental excellence.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and lead by example to exceed company goals.
• Maintain a results-oriented approach, using structured processes to drive team performance and achieve strategic outcomes.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail, with the ability to visualize and communicate critical project steps to ensure high service quality.
• Apply analytical thinking and sound judgment to assess issues, draw conclusions, and recommend actionable solutions based on factual analysis.
• Comfortably speak in front of groups of employees in support of on-going training for our field and office personnel.
• Have a strong presence, along with other members of the dept, in the field of operations to continually promote safety and safe operations

QHSSE SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• Lead the environmental program across all US terminals, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and corporate regulations and standards.
• Responsible for implementing key environmental requirements, including EPA's Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68), Title V air permits, NPDES/SWPPP programs, SPCC Plan, and Integrated Contingency Plan (ICP).
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of environmental permits, licenses, and documentation by managing relationships with federal and state agencies, consultants, and vendors.
• Ensure environmental compliance at both federal and state levels by securing necessary permits and maintaining adherence to permit conditions such as sampling, reporting, and…