Corporate Safety Director TX

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The Corporate Safety Director is a senior leader responsible for shaping and executing the company’s safety strategy across all waste collection, recycling, and disposal operations. This role supports a field team of Regional Safety Managers and the Corporate Safety Manager to ensure consistent implementation of safety programs, regulatory compliance, and a proactive safety culture. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director will drive continuous improvement in safety performance, risk mitigation, and employee well‑being across all sites and fleets.

• Develop and lead a comprehensive safety strategy tailored to the unique risks and operational realities of the waste management industry.
• Serve as the primary safety advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Champion a safety‑first culture across all business units, including collection, transfer stations, recycling facilities, landfills, and waste‑to‑energy.

• Support and mentor Regional Safety Managers operating in multi‑state markets (For example: Texas, California, Florida, and Nebraska).
• Manage the Corporate Safety Manager and all programs under their area of responsibility, such as PPE and DOT compliance.
• Ensure consistent execution of safety programs, including New Hire Orientation, Refresher Training, and Post‑Incident Training.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and state‑specific regulations governing solid waste operations.
• Lead investigations and root cause analyses for serious incidents, including vehicle accidents and facility‑related injuries.
• Monitor and analyze safety metrics (e.g., TRIR, DOT accident rates) to identify trends and drive corrective actions.

• Oversee facility and fleet safety inspections, hazard assessments, and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with Operations and Fleet teams to implement site‑specific safety plans and equipment protocols.
• Support emergency response planning and business continuity efforts.

• Maintain accurate safety records and ensure timely reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Communicate safety performance, initiatives, and compliance updates to executive leadership and field teams.
• Represent the company in industry forums and regulatory discussions.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, or the equivalent in years of service: 10 years of experience in the EHS field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive safety and/or operations leadership experience, preferably in waste management, logistics, or industrial operations.
• Proven experience with time management, prioritization, and project management.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations specific to the waste industry.
• Proven ability to effectively influence a geographically dispersed safety team, as well as influence across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with safety metrics, risk assessments, and regulatory audits.
• Bilingual capabilities are a plus in Spanish/English.
• Intermediate MS Office Suite user (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent.

• High School Diploma.

• Experience with time management skills, prioritizing, and meeting deadline expectations.
• Basic computer skills;
  Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive safety leadership experience, preferably in waste management, logistics, or industrial operations.
• Bi‑lingual a plus, but not required.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long‑Term Disability

FCC Environmental Services, LLC operates in a multicultural, global environment and is…