Safety, Health and Environment Director MT West

Element has an excellent opportunity for a Safety Health and Environment Directorto support the Materials Testing West within our Aerospace and Energy business unit. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) regulations while driving program implementation risk mitigation and continuous safety culture improvement. The successful candidate will align site-level practices with Elements SHE strategic goals and objectives foster a strong Zero Harm culture and oversee workers compensation administration including injury reporting claims management and return-to-work programs.

Compensation: $135000 - $150000/year (Depending on Experience)

Eligible for: Annual Bonus Program & Monthly Phone Allowance

Safety Leadership & Culture

• Champion the One Element Safety culture aligning with the companys Mission Vision and Values to promote a Zero Harm mindset.

• Support Aerospace & Energy SHE strategic goals and objectives.

Program Implementation & Compliance

• Implement and administer SHE programs policies and procedures across multiple sites in the Materials Testing East division.

• Partner with laboratory leadership and local safety leaders to ensure compliance and consistency at the site level.

• Conduct routine safety audits and inspections to verify adherence to Elements SHE standards.

• Provide SHE technical guidance and training to leaders and employees.

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

• Facilitate accident/incident investigations root cause analyses and corrective actions.

• Support risk assessments subcontractor safety controls and loss prevention initiatives.

• Lead SHE management system continuous improvement efforts.

• Track and report KPIs to drive proactive performance improvements.

Workers Compensation Administration

• Oversee workers compensation claims management in compliance with OSHA and state regulations.

• Ensure timely injury reporting thorough documentation and accurate recordkeeping.

• Lead injury investigations and recommend corrective/preventive measures.

• Develop and administer a return-to-work program collaborating with HR and site leaders on modified duty assignments.

• Maintain compliance with OSHA 300 logs regulatory reporting and insurance carrier requirements.

• Provide training for employees and supervisors on injury prevention reporting and workers compensation policies.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree (or progress toward degree) in Occupational Safety Risk/Loss Control Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.

• Minimum 38 years experience in a Safety Health & Environmental leadership role.

• Strong working knowledge of federal state and local SHE regulations and legislation.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Proficiency in MS Word Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to analyze safety data calculate trends and apply risk-reduction strategies.

• Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills in complex non-standardized situations.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

• Demonstrated ability to train and present effectively to diverse audiences.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid drivers license and U.S. passport.

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire).

Additional Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel to multiple sites for audits inspections and training.

• Ability to wear PPE and lift up to 50 lbs periodically.

• Familiarity with hazardous materials industrial hygiene ergonomics and environmental compliance preferred.

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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