West Regional EHS Lead

Company Description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company.  We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines.  We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world. 

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers.  Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy.

Job Description

The EHS Regional EHS Lead works with the Safety, Health, Security and Training Lead, Environmental & ESG Lead Global Management Systems Lead and site EHS practitioners within a designated region.  The primary purposes of the position are: (i) to provide leadership, professional knowledge and technical expertise in the administration and support around regulatory compliance, and program implementation within their area, and (ii) to interact and influence Regional General Managers and site Leaders to create and sustain Chromalloy’s culture of safety excellence and (iii) to develop effective implementation strategies along with detailed implementation plans and timelines for their area of responsibility, and (iv) to guide corporate EHS-related objectives and supporting execution of EHS-related initiatives.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Acts as the lead EHS technical expert and advocate for continuous improvement of EHS performance within their assigned region in concert with regional general managers and employees to promote a safe, productive, sustainable, and environmentally sound work culture through the application of continuous improvement, best practices, and personal accountability
• Oversees EHS consultants and contractors hired to perform EHS services such as industrial hygiene monitoring, ventilation systems assessments, etc.  Assures that consultants follow regulatory and company requirements. Analyzes and interprets data and reports and makes recommendations.
• Collaborate with operational management, develop strategies and provide oversight and/or assist operational personnel in the performance of various types of assessments (i.e., job task risk assessments, PPE assessments, Job exposure profiles, raw material introduction, etc.)  Monitor implementation of actions to address improvement opportunities of the EHS management system.
• Oversee implementation of the Company’s EHS management systems strategy within the region, coordinating with the Safety, Health and Training Lead, environmental & ESG Lead, and the High-Risk Programs and Compliance Lead. 
• Leads the regional EHS team. Engages in the role of “player/coach” performing as a site EHS Lead as well as directing work in their region.  Supervises, coaches, and mentors the professional development of regional EHS staff. 

Challenges:

• The EHS Regional EHS lead must be able to manage priorities from various corporate EHS team members, regional general managers, and site leaders. 
• Must be able to lead other EHS team members and achieve program implementation success in a dotted-line reporting structure
• Ability to act as a business leader and develop business acumen and credibility across Manufacturing Operations, Human Resources, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and other matrixed functions.  
• Must be willing to travel and able to be hands-on when needed for local assistance.

Competencies:

• Bias for Action and Achieving Results (Maintains a focus on organizational results, sets clear expectations, acts quickly to resolve issues, and breaks down barriers to success)
• Influence, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution (Uses relationships to influence decisions and actions, negotiates win-win solutions, effectively resolves issues)
• Program Management and/or strategic guidance (Focuses on long-term vision and strategic direction, able to plan programs for improvement)
• Communication Skills (Listens and responds appropriately to others, expresses ideas clearly, and persuasively, and fosters two-way communication)
• Leadership Skills and Change Leadership (Embraces change and models the use of change processes, effectively participates on teams, selects teams, and leads teams)
• Decision making (Determines a specific course of action in a timely manner)
• Plannin