Environmental Health and Safety Director

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized energy performance now; and in the preparation for the energy needs of tomorrow. In business for 25 years, we’ve delivered added energy efficiency and capacity to customers in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with the lower emissions required to support our partners’ unique sustainability objectives.

Stellar Energy specializes in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions within the energy sector including turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling, combined heat & power systems, thermal energy storage, inlet air heating, data center chilling, and inlet air chilling for LNG facilities.  Additionally, our expertise extends to start-up & commissioning, system health analysis, services, and training.  Our in-house team of skilled engineers and dedicated tradespeople are the reason we are the global leader in customized solutions. Stellar Energy strives to add value to today’s energy infrastructure, achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy that will help to create a responsible energy economy.

Job Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety Director will be responsible for promoting a culture of safety, overseeing safety programs, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations, and implementing best practices to minimize risks and accidents on at our manufacturing facilities and project sites. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as a thorough understanding of safety standards and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Directs and coordinates activities of Stellar Energy's safety operations.
• Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company, industry, and regulatory standards.
• Identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement effective control measures to mitigate risks.
• Provide guidance and support to employees on safety-related matters.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify, report, and resolve non-compliance issues.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and incidents to determine root causes and recommend preventive measures.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to safety.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to safety incidents, training, and compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure safety is integrated into project planning and execution.
• Lead incident response and emergency preparedness activities, providing guidance and support during critical situations.
• Represent the company during safety audits, inspections, and interactions with regulatory agencies.
• Reviews and analyzes expenditure, financial, and operations reports to determine requirements for increasing safety.
• Prepares recommendations on findings for management evaluation.
• Recommends capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment that would increase safety of operations.
• Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Analytical problem solving
• Oral and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Ability to influence change 

Work Environment

This position is based at our fabrication facility which is an industrial environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, loud noise and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. 

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., however this is subject to change due to business needs.

Travel

10% Travel is expected for this role.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field.
• 5 years in a safety management and leadership role .
• Valid qualification in occupational health and safety.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Certificate in Safety Management
• Experience in an ISO 45001 certified organization. 

Additional Skills

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in USA. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.