SHEQ and Sustainability Manager

Job Title: SHEQ and Sustainability Manager

Location: Houston
Reports to: Local General Manager
Business Area:Specialty Rental Division
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Purpose of the Role

As our new SHEQ and Sustainability Manager, you will lead the transformation of a recently acquired company into the Atlas Copco SHEQ and Sustainability Culture. This is a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation from the ground up, including implementing modern safety systems, developing a robust sustainability strategy and driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ)

• Implement Atlas Copco’s Safety Culture and standards across all operations.
• Lead change management efforts to embed proactive safety behaviors at all levels.
• Deploy tools and systems for risk assessment, incident reporting and legal compliance.
• Implement and maintain a certified Management System in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Support the development of local procedures aligned with Group requirements.
• Act as a role model for Visible Leadership in Safety.

2. Sustainability

• Establish the first sustainability roadmap for the company, aligned with Group goals.
• Lead the development of carbon footprint reporting and Science Based Targets metrics (starting from zero).
• Engage key stakeholders to integrate sustainability into daily operations and long-term strategy.
• Provide customer-facing teams with knowledgeable support on sustainability topics, offering relevant insights and clear messaging.

3. Leadership & Culture

• Act as a business partner to Operations, Services and Sales & Marketing teams.
• Guide, coach and influence leaders to take ownership of SHEQ and Sustainability goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Represent the company in audits, internal forums and external sustainability networks.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Safety or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in SHEQ and/or Sustainability leadership roles.
• Proven track record of implementing SHEQ programs and/or Sustainability reporting systems from scratch.
• Experience in change management, preferably in the context of acquisitions or cultural integration.
• Knowledge of US regulatory frameworks and environmental laws.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive progress in new or transforming environments.
• Passion for creating a safe, sustainable and inclusive workplace.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of SHEQ and Sustainability in a newly integrated company, with strong backing from a global organization. You will join a culture that values safety, cares for people and is genuinely committed to making sustainability a key business driver.

Atlas Copco is a multinational company with over 150 years of history, operating in more than 180 countries, and recognized as a global leader in industrial solutions.