Regional Director, Environmental Health and Safety - Northern CA

About UG2: Founded in 2012, UG2 is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. At UG2, we set the standard in facility services through our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. We take pride in exceeding client expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Every team member is integral to shaping our strategy and driving our mission. By embodying our commitment to service excellence, they directly contribute to UG2's growth and our reputation for delivering unparalleled results in a client-focused industry.  

The Regional Director of Environmental Health & Safety is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing UG2’s EHS strategy and programs across the western United States, with a primary focus on California operations. This role ensures consistent execution of injury prevention, risk management, and regulatory compliance initiatives while fostering strong collaboration with client partners. 

The Regional Director will lead multiple Regional EHS Managers and specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and oversight to ensure EHS programs are delivered effectively across all client sites. This role is ideally based in California to support regional operations, with frequent travel across the state and limited travel nationwide to support clients, projects, and corporate initiatives. 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

       Strategic Leadership & Program Management 

• Lead execution and continuous improvement of UG2’s EHS programs within the western region. 

• Directly manage Regional EHS Managers and specialists, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and operational goals. 

• Drive adoption of best practices, consistent KPIs, and safety performance metrics across all sites in the region. 

• Develop data-driven strategies to reduce TRIR, DART, and other key EHS performance indicators. 

Client Collaboration & Partnership 

• Serve as the primary EHS liaison to key clients in the region, fostering collaborative relationships and ensuring alignment with client EHS expectations. 

• Partner with clients to evaluate and enhance safety programs, provide training guidance, and support regulatory compliance initiatives. 

• Actively participate in client meetings, audits, and safety reviews to ensure transparency, trust, and alignment of EHS objectives. 

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation 

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, and relevant state/local regulations across all facilities. 

• Lead regional audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives, and oversee follow-up and corrective actions. 

• Manage environmental programs including hazardous materials, building toxics, sustainability, refrigerant compliance, waste reduction, and SDS systems. 

Incident Management & Claims Support 

• Oversee root cause analyses of regional incidents, ensuring quality investigations and corrective actions. 

• Collaborate with operations and claims teams to manage Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, and Auto claims. 

• Identify incident trends and implement region-wide corrective measures and training programs. 

Training, Communication & Culture Building 

• Oversee development and delivery of multi-language EHS training programs through LMS and in-person sessions. 

• Promote a culture of safety leadership among operations management, site leads, and frontline teams. 

• Provide coaching, support, and professional development to regional EHS staff and operational lead