Global EH&S Director

Title: Global EH&S Director

Location: Houston, TX

Relocation Available

Website: Olin.com

Focus: The Global EH&S Director is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program and for driving a high-performance safety and compliance culture across the company. This highly visible and strategic role leads the development of a comprehensive operational multi-year EHS strategy, including personal and process safety and security, aligning with the corporate vision and strategic goals of zero unplanned EH&S events.

The Director will challenge and lead the organization to achieve top-level performance through leveraging data, innovative ideas, and best practices. We are looking for an individual passionate about EHS and operational excellence with proven ability to work within a global manufacturing and supply chain organization.

Global EH&S Director Essential Job Functions:

• Work closely with the VP of Manufacturing and Engineering, EHS Staff, and Operations Leadership to develop and implement a global, data-driven EHS strategy leveraging industry best practices.
• Based on strategy and site-specific risk assessments, develop and implement a multi-year plan to improve EH&S engagement across all levels, building a high-performance high-trust safety culture.
• Monitor plan implementation and KPIs for leading and lagging indicators, identify risks and non-compliant areas, refining plan as needed to improve compliance, culture, and performance.
• Develop effective strategies around new regulations and EH&S standards, adapt global company standards in cross-functional international teams ensuring successful implementation, and integration of compliance and improvement initiatives.
• Lead and supervise a staff of EH&S managers. Ensure staff development, training, retention, succession planning, performance management, and recruitment of quality talent.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing & Engineering and Integrated Supply Chain to drive systematic and practical engagement of contractors and contractor management, ensuring high EH&S standards from commencement of work to project/maintenance completion.
• Ensure the company has a data management and reporting system that effectively captures and facilitates required reporting, execution, and analysis for EHS-related data.
  
  

Global EH&S Director Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree* in Industrial Safety, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline. Master's Degree* in aforementioned disciplines preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' leadership experience in EH&S and process safety management roles. Chemicals industry experience required.
• Experience in development and effective implementation of Personal Safety Systems, Process Safety Systems (HAZOP, LOPA, RC/PHA), Occupational Health Systems, and Environmental Safety Systems.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant US regulations required; experience with EU legislation/regulation preferred.
• Experience in leading a larger department required; international team supervision experience preferred.
• Fluency in business and technical English. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels in a matrixed global organization.
• Able and willing to travel, domestically and internationally up to 50%.
• Strong project management skills, ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and lead cross-functional initiatives with an emphasis on teamwork and individual accountability.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license.
  
  

Strong Careers Grow Here

Rooted in our corporate values , Olin continues to be the global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.

Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

• Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.
  
  

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.