Vice President, Environmental, Health & Safety at Kodiak Gas Services in The Woodlands, TX

Job description

JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry. Summary The EH&S Vice President is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of EH&S programs and policies to ensure regulatory compliance, promote workplace safety, and minimize environmental impact. Key duties include fostering a strong EH&S culture, leading EH&S personnel, managing risk, overseeing incident investigations, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and analyzing EH&S performance to achieve business goals. The leader in this role must provide customer EH&S interface, as well as provide regular summary updates to executive leadership and the board of directors. A high degree of initiative is required, as well as the ability to work effectively in a matrix organizational structure. This role reports directly to the COO but will report to the EVP, EH&S for initial period. Essential Responsibilities Leadership Champion a strong “safety-first” mindset across the organization via training, communications, engagement, and visible leadership. Develop and mentor a team of high performance EH&S professionals across the organization. Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration to integrate EH&S considerations into all aspects of the business. Attend Customer EH&S functions and represent EH&S on a company wide basis. Demonstrate visible leadership by being present in the field and routinely conducting leader site visits. Risk Management Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to occupational health and safety, and environmental hazards. Develop strategies and programs to adequately manage business EH&S risks. Compliance Ensure compliance with all applicable EH&S regulations, such as OSHA and EPA, and serve as the primary company liaison with the regulatory agencies. Contractor Safety Management Oversee Contractor Safety Management program and ensure compliance with Kodiak’s requirements, as well as Customer requirements. Incident Management Provide senior oversight for incident reporting, root cause analysis, and learning from incidents to prevent recurrence. Incorporate a continuous improvement approach to deliver a generative EH&S culture. Lead Kodiak’s Corporate Crisis Management Team and coordinate/support hurricane response efforts. EH&S Performance Goals Utilize data analytics, performance metrics, and leading indicators to track EH&S performance, recognize data trends, identify areas for improvement, and demonstrate progress in achieving business goals. Develop data-based strategies for the annual EH&S Plan (“predict and prevent” model) that will deliver improved performance. EH&S Auditing Oversee EH&S audit program and assess audit results to address identified gaps. Audit subcontractors to provide assurance of compliance and risk management. Participate in internal audits, as well as external regulatory audits, representing EH&S leadership. Communicate EH&S audit results with executive leadership and develop action plans. EH&S Budget Develop an annual budget and effectively deliver the EH&S programs within budget. Education & Certifications A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field required. Preferred certifications include Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM). Work Experience Minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant oil & gas experience required. Minimum of ten (10) years of experience leading EH&S teams to develop and implement company-wide programs. Demonstrated EH&S performance improvement in previous work roles a plus. Required Skills & Qualifications Significant management experience, including ma