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Director, Health and Safety
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
9 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Department:
Job Summary
Description
HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our EHS Team as a Director Health and Safety.
Summary
The Director Health and Safety is accountable for providing leadership in and creating a vision for HWIs companywide Health and Safety programs and procedures ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company objectives including audits corrective actions training and injury prevention.
Responsibilities
Leading HWIs Health and Safety program(s) in line with the Calderys global policy protocols and initiatives; adhering to company and regulatory requirements; remain abreast of safety and health laws and practices in order to be the companys subject matter expert
Reviewing drafting and implementing companywide Health and Safety policies and procedures in compliance with local state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations; partnering with the manufacturing team(s) to remain compliant with all Health and Safety programs
Delivering Health and Safety training programs to develop H&S culture enhancing the industrial team H&S performance in line with the group operational excellence continuous improvement program
Coordinating and/or conducting facility Health and Safety compliance reviews and audits; partnering with management in incident investigations ensuring appropriate processes are followed; developing and monitoring quality and consistency of incident investigation and reporting process
Developing and controlling department budget
Providing updates to executive team on health & safety issues and performance
Collaborating with the global Calderys H&S team to develop and implement policies protocols procedures and initiatives
Take ownership of Key Performance indicators and reporting for HWI Health & Safety
Reviewing drafting and implementing companywide Health and Safety policies and procedures in compliance with local state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations; partnering with the manufacturing team(s) to remain compliant with all Health and Safety programs
Delivering Health and Safety training programs to develop H&S culture enhancing the industrial team H&S performance in line with the group operational excellence continuous improvement program
Coordinating and/or conducting facility Health and Safety compliance reviews and audits; partnering with management in incident investigations ensuring appropriate processes are followed; developing and monitoring quality and consistency of incident investigation and reporting process
Developing and controlling department budget
Providing updates to executive team on health & safety issues and performance
Collaborating with the global Calderys H&S team to develop and implement policies protocols procedures and initiatives
Take ownership of Key Performance indicators and reporting for HWI Health & Safety
Requirements
- Requires B.S. degree in Environmental Safety or related field
- Requires business travel up to 40% of time.
- Knowledge of applicable government regulations OSHA workers comp and industry practices
- Ability to prepare regulatory environmental reports and permits
- Computer operation skills (MS Office QAD accounting system or similar products)
- Ability to lead take charge and offer opinions and direction
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner
- Versatility flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and a sense of urgency
- Exceptional analytical investigative and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; presentation/training skills are a must
- TheDirector Environmental Health and Safety requiresten (10) years of progressive leadership experience with environmental and health/safety compliance for multiple locations including program development implementation and management.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Physical Activity: requires more than 2/3 of time sitting talking or hearing and using hands/fingers to handle and/or feel; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing walking reaching with hands and arms climbing or balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling and tasting or smelling.
- Lifting: requires lifting up to 10 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
- Vision: requires close and peripheral vision.
- Environment: requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time working in an office setting with limited exposure wet or humid conditions near moving mechanical parts in high precarious places exposed to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals outdoor weather conditions extreme heat extreme cold vibration explosives or at risk of electrical shock or radiation.
- Noise: Requires exposure to loud noise.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
HWI, a member of Calderys HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually ever ... View more
