Director Environmental, Health & Safety Operations (...
Amentum - Bismarck, ND
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The Director, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Operations serves as a key enterprise leader responsible for shaping, executing, and advancing the organizationu2019s EHS operational objectives. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, EHS and Sustainability, this role provides oversight and handsu2011on leadership for all functions within the EHS Operations organization. This position is remote-telework. This role oversees the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of EHS programs, policies, procedures, and controls that enable safe, compliant, and highu2011performance operations across the company. This position partners closely with EHS leadership and crossu2011functional teams to ensure alignment on operational priorities, delivery of standardized EHS services, and adoption of bestu2011inu2011class safety practices. A core responsibility of this position is driving consistency, effectiveness, and operational excellence in the company's EHS systemsu2014ensuring programs remain scalable, compliant, and responsive to evolving regulatory, customer, and business requirements. Essential Responsibilities: Operational Leadership & Program Oversight + Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, policies, procedures, and operational controls to ensure consistency, and compliance, across the company. + Serve as a trusted advisor to site senior leadership and cross functional teams, providing expert guidance on EHS matters and strategic decision making. + Collaborate closely with the Senior Vice President, EHS and Sustainability, and broader EHS leadership to align operational objectives with corporate priorities. Operational Excellence & Systems Management + Ensure the effectiveness, scalability, and efficiency of EHS management systems, tools, processes, and reporting frameworks. Promote and champion initiatives that elevate EHS performance and reduce operational risk. + Assist with the development of the organizationu2019s EHS policies and procedures in compliance with corporate standards and federal, state, local, and contract requirements. Cross Functional Integration + Assist with the development of the organizationu2019s EHS policies and procedures in compliance with corporate standards and federal, state, local, and contract requirements. Capability Building & Training + Assist with the development of comprehensive EHS training programs, competency models, and learning systems to strengthen organizational EHS capabilities. + Develop targeted EHS training for employees and managers to ensure consistent understanding and adoption of safety and environmental practices. Compliance, Audits & Performance Monitoring + Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, local, and international regulations. Collaborate with Business Group EHS VPs to support audits, assessments, inspections, and corrective action processes. + Assist with coordinating EHS assessments, surveys, and audits; compile findings and prepare recommendations to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement. + Participate in EHS assessments of Business Group programs and projects as required. + Develop, monitor, and report on key EHS performance metrics, including safety performance, injury/accident prevention, industrial hygiene, personal protection programs, training, awareness, asset protection, and EHS trend analysis. Risk Management & Incident Response + Identify, assess, and prioritize risks; develop mitigation strategies and plans to reduce or eliminate hazards across the enterprise. + Support incident management processes, including incident investigations, root cause analysis, emergency preparedness, and timely corrective action completion. Ensure lessons learned are communicated and embedded into organizational practices. + Culture, Leadership & Team Development + Promote a culture of safety, health, environmental responsibility, and operational stewardship, fostering high engagement and accountability at all organizational levels. + Lead, mentor, and develop members of the EHS Operations team; provide coaching, performance management, and support to ensure technical excellence and high-quality service delivery. + Proficient in Power BI, including dashboard development, data visualization, and interpretation of complex EHS data sets. + Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to advise and present to EHS leadership and cross-functional teams. Minimum Requirements: + Bacheloru2019s degree in Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), Industrial Hygiene, or related field.10 u2013 14 years of related experience. + EHS Certification: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications to support analytics, reporting and communications. + Demonstrated experience leveraging SurveyMonkey or comparable tools for organizational assessments and safety culture insights. + Extensive experience with the Intelex EHS Management System or equivalent enterprise-level EHS platforms to manage compliance, risk, and performance. + Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001/14001 & quality and environmental management system requirements. + Travel 10 u2013 15 % per year (conduct program/project site visits, attendance at professional development seminars or training, or other travel as required. + US Citizenship required to apply. Preferred Experience: + Previous work experience in a Government Services company. + Active membership in recognized EHS professional organizations, such as the National Safety Council (NSC), American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), or American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). Compensation Details: 160,000 - 195,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: + Health, dental, and vision insurance + Paid time off and holidays + Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) + Educational reimbursement + Parental leave + Employee stock purchase plan + Tax-saving options + Disability and life insurance + Pet insurance _Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits._ Original Posting: Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (.
Created: 2026-02-11