Director of EHS and Training

Director Of Environmental, Health, Safety And Training (Ehsat)

Summit Utilities is seeking a dynamic, strategic and experienced leader to serve as Director of Environmental, Health, Safety and Training (EHS&T). This individual will lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of companywide safety, environmental, and technical training programs. The Director will foster a culture of operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and proactive safety across Summits multi-state natural gas distribution operations. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who excels in building collaborative teams, driving accountability, and advancing safety and environmental stewardship in a regulated utility environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Environmental, Health, Safety and Training (EHS&T). This hybrid role will be based in one of our offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Maumelle, or Fort Smith, Arkansas; or Lawton, Oklahoma.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Serve as a key member of the Operations Support leadership team, reporting directly to the VP of Operations Support.
• Lead the development and execution of companywide environmental, safety and technical training programs tailored to natural gas distribution operations.
• Ensure compliance with PHMSA, OSHA, EPA, and state-level environmental, safety and pipeline safety regulations.
• Oversee the Companys Safety and Health Management System (SHMS), ensuring it is effectively embedded across operations and aligned with industrys best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee the Summits technical training and Operator Qualification Program ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements and regulations.
• Oversee the Companys Contractor Compliance Program ensuring contractors and contract employees adhere to the Companys compliance and quality standards.
• Support the development and implementation of the Companys Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) in alignment with API RP 1173, including stakeholder engagement, risk management, and performance tracking.
• Lead the continued implementation and improvement of the Companys Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring integration with operational practices and compliance with ISO 14001 standards.
• Manage the Companys Net-zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction goal, including tracking emissions, coordinating reduction initiatives, and reporting progress to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the development and maturation of technical and health & safety training programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal competency frame.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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