Director, Environmental Health & Safety, Power Division

Hybrid

TX - Midland, 3919 N FM 1788

Full time

JR3730

** JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK*
* Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

** Summary*
* The EH&S Power Director is assigned to specifically support Kodiak's Power Division and work with local field level management, employees, and contractors to ensure that EH&S operating policies and conditions are consistently implemented in accordance with EH&S policies, goals, guidelines, and processes.  This position is responsible for providing EH&S support for Power Operations, area field EH&S auditing, customer EH&S interface, support of EH&S training delivery, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation.  

The EH&S Power Director acts as the local subject matter expert in matters of health, safety, and environmental and must implement and manage the corporate strategy related to the EH&S programs.  A high degree of initiative is required, as well as the ability to work effectively in a matrix organizational structure.  The EH&S Power Director is expected to have prior experience in supporting power plant installation, commissioning, and Operations & Maintenance.  

Reports directly to the EH&S Senior Director.

** Essential

Duties & Responsibilities *
* + Perform tasks involved in health, safety, environmental, training, inspections, and compliance.

+ Possess working knowledge of the power industry and be able to effectively apply EH&S principles to the power industry.

+ Educate Company employees in complying with Company EH&S policies and procedures.

+ Verify that all field employees understand and comply with all regulatory requirements and Company EH&S practices through site visits and auditing protocols.

+ Verify compliance regarding inventory, storage, handling, and transportation of non-hazardous materials used in conducting Company field operations.

+ Assist with conducting site inspections required or initiated by regulatory agencies.

+ Conduct EH&S audits for all Company operating areas to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of overall EH&S performance.

+ Maintain a close working relationship with all Company personnel to verify the implementation and compliance with standard operating guidelines.

+ Audit field safety and environmental paperwork for accuracy and compliance with EH&S requirements.

+ Make and implement recommendations and improvements to safety, operations, and logistical effectiveness.

+ Assist and mentor Company operations personnel in safe work planning and practice.

+ Lead incident investigations, determining root causes, and preparing detailed and accurate root-cause analysis reports.

+ Provide EH&S training to field personnel on proper safety techniques including JSA completion, incident reporting, and other Company EH&S programs.

+ Actively promote and participate in Company EH&S programs.

+ Provide advice and guidance to Company supervisors and/or customer representatives to establish a safe working environment for employees and customers.

+ Lead by example to develop employee knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for conducting safe operations.

+ Support and participate in Company EH&S policy and procedure development, as required.

+ Attend Customer EH&S functions and act as Company EH&S representative for the Power Division.

+ Support environmental responses, as needed.

+ Other duties, as may be assigned.

** Education & Certifications*
* + BS/BA degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or closely related field required

+ PEC Core Compliance certification or equivalent for Safe Land / Safe Gulf USA preferred

+ OSHA 501 Certification for General Industry Safety Standards preferred

+ CSHO Certification (Certified Safety & Health Officer) strongly desired

+ Must have a valid driver's license, be able to maintain an acceptable driving record in line with Company requirements and possess a clean driving record.

** Work Experience*
* + 10+ years of experience in similar fields of which at least 2 years are in the power generation industry.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience with EH&S.

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience leading people and teams.

+ Experience preparing executive level presentation and written materials.

+ Experience supporting power generation, upstream/midstream energy services, and/or production operations required.

+ Experience in providing EH&S support to company employees working with complex equipment and machinery such as gas turbines, generators, transformers, and other related auxiliaries.

** Skills & Abilities*
* + Leadership - Strong leadership and experience in working complex fast track power projects.

+ Technical - Working knowledge of power generating equipment, substations, and switch gear.

+ Customer…