Director of Environmental, Safety and Health, & Quality Assurance (DOE Contractor)

Director of Environmental, Safety and Health, & Quality Assurance (DOE Contractor)

The Director of Environmental, Safety, Health, and Quality Assurance (ESH&Q) serves as a key leadership position within a contractor organization supporting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Legacy Management Office. The Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive ESH&Q programs to ensure compliance with DOE regulations, federal and state laws, and industry standards. The Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams and Senior Leadership to promote a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement ESHQA strategies aligned with DOE mission objectives, contractual requirements, and organizational goals to ensure safe and sustainable operations.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure adherence to DOE directives (e.g., DOE Order 450.1A, DOE Order 414.1D), OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations, as well as alignment with industry standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Program Development : Design, implement, and maintain ESH&Q policies, procedures, and training programs tailored to DOE project requirements, including nuclear safety, radiological protection, and hazardous materials management.
• Risk Management : Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and environmental compliance reviews to identify hazards, mitigate risks, and ensure quality standards are met across DOE sites.
• Incident Management : Lead investigations of safety incidents, environmental non-compliance events, or quality deficiencies, preparing detailed reports for DOE oversight and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Team Leadership : Manage and mentor a team of 60+ ESH&Q professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement in alignment with DOE client expectations.
• DOE Collaboration : Serve as the primary point of contact for DOE representatives, coordinating with federal oversight bodies, auditors, and stakeholders to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Quality Assurance : Oversee quality control processes to meet DOE contractual standards, ensuring deliverables (e.g., equipment, services, documentation) meet or exceed expectations.
• Sustainability Initiatives : Promote environmentally sustainable practices, including waste minimization, pollution prevention, and energy efficiency, in alignment with DOE's sustainability goals.
• Reporting and Metrics : Track, analyze, and report ESH&Q performance metrics to DOE and contractor leadership, ensuring compliance with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and contractual obligations. Achieve organizational budget objectives.

Qualifications

No clearance requirement but the contract and / or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC) : Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials / authorization. Note : US Citizenship is required for facility credentials / authorization at this work location.

Working Conditions

Compensation and Benefits

Additional Work Locations :

Fernald, OH

Weldon Spring, MO

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