Site ES&H Director

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Site ES&H Director opportunity in Johnson City, TN.

Job Description

The Site ES&H (Environment, Safety & Health) Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, implementation, and oversight of all environmental, safety, health, industrial hygiene, and radiological protection programs for the facility. This position ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations while promoting a strong culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement in ES&H performance.

The Site ES&H Director provides leadership and direction to the site safety organization, including direct supervision of the Safety Manager and other ES&H personnel, and serves as the primary interface with regulatory agencies, customers, and senior leadership regarding environmental, safety, and health matters. The role supports both pre-production and production activities within a highly regulated industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all site environmental, safety, health, industrial hygiene, and radiological protection programs to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve ES&H policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements
• Direct hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and corrective action processes to reduce operational and workplace risks
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NRC/DOE (as applicable), PSM, RMP, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Provide leadership and supervision to ES&H personnel, including the Safety Manager, while fostering a strong culture of safety and accountability across the organization
• Oversee emergency preparedness and response programs, including drills, training, and coordination with external agencies
• Serve as the primary interface with regulatory agencies, customers, auditors, and senior leadership regarding ES&H matters
• Monitor ES&H performance metrics, audits, inspections, and training programs, recommending and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and project teams to integrate ES&H requirements into all phases of facility activities
• Ensure accurate maintenance of ES&H documentation, permits, reports, and regulatory submissions
  
  

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Health Physics, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred
• 10 years of progressive ES&H leadership experience in a high-hazard industrial, chemical processing, manufacturing, nuclear, or regulated production environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary ES&H programs and personnel
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NRC/DOE (if applicable), and other relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Significant experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Programs (RMP), industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, and emergency response programs
• Experience leading regulatory inspections, compliance audits, and incident investigations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage employees, leadership, customers, and regulatory agencies
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Health Physicist (CHP), or similar credentials are strongly preferred
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and interface with all levels of personnel internal and external to the Company
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ES&H management systems/software
  
  

Other Job Requirements

• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance, if required
  
  

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers