OTUS QHSSE DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

COMPANY: ODFJELL TERMINALS U.S.

JOB LOCATION: OTH (TERMINAL)

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR QHSSE, US

DEPARTMENT: QHSSE

REPORTS TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: EXEMPT

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (QHSSE) Director is responsible for monitoring, enforcing, directing, and developing Odfjell Terminals US region's QHSSE programs to include compliance with corporate, regulatory and government standards, acquire and maintain required permits, review of safety policies and rules, hazard prevention, site assessments and maintenance of QHSSE records.

As a key member of the company's Leadership Team based in Houston, this person will actively participate at the highest level to assure an environment conducive to a world-class QHSSE culture. He/she will act as a key business partner and advisor to the CEO and other members of the Executive Team in all QHSSE matters.

As a member of the team, the QHSSE Director will play a crucial role in maintaining and building a strong company culture of support and teamwork. We pride ourselves in having a strong company culture and the candidate will be expected to continue to contribute to this initiative.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead strategic Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (QHSSE) initiatives across all Odfjell terminals in the United States.

Serve as the principal advisor to the US group on all applicable QHSSE legislation, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Oversee the attainment and maintenance of certifications and accreditations including ISO 9001, RC14001, ISO 18001, PSM, RMP, BRC, and other relevant standards.

Successfully lead the QHSSE team in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, risk management programs, controls, audits, and performance measures.

Provide strategic support for Sales and Customer Service teams to meet business objectives and client expectations.

Direct the preparation, execution, and continuous improvement of the comprehensive QHSSE program for the US operations.

Ensure audits of critical activities and internal processes are effectively managed to minimize risk and optimize operational performance.

Manage the development and ongoing refinement of QHSSE procedures and plans tailored to terminal-specific needs; monitor, analyze, and report key metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Inspire and coach personnel at all levels to foster a strong QHSSE culture.

Champion QHSSE training initiatives across all departments in the organization.

Demonstrate unwavering personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental excellence.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and lead by example to exceed company goals.

Maintain a results-oriented approach, using structured processes to drive team performance and achieve strategic outcomes.

Exhibit strong attention to detail, with the ability to visualize and communicate critical project steps to ensure high service quality.

Apply analytical thinking and sound judgment to assess issues, draw conclusions, and recommend actionable solutions based on factual analysis.

Comfortably speak in front of groups of employees in support of on-going training for our field and office personnel.

Have a strong presence, along with other members of the dept, in the field of operations to continually promote safety and safe operations

QHSSE SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Lead the environmental program across all US terminals, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and corporate regulations and standards.

Responsible for implementing key environmental requirements, including EPA's Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68), Title V air permits, NPDES/SWPPP programs, SPCC Plan, and Integrated Contingency Plan (ICP).

Oversee the accurate and timely processing of environmental permits, licenses, and documentation by managing relationships with federal and state agencies, consultants, and vendors.

Ensure environmental compliance at both federal and state levels by securing necessary permits and maintaining adherence to permit conditions such as sampling, reporting, and recordkeeping.

Direct the activities including internal training of company members, of the Emergency Response Team and Incident Command System, ensuring readiness and effective response to environmental incidents.

Manage the evaluation of all chemicals prior to storage or transfer, assessing safety, health, and environmental risks.

Serve as the regional representative for Odfjell Terminals US in industry associations and committees including LEPC, ILTA, SEACAPS, and other local networks.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

In case of absence, the employee's supervisor will assume and/or assign responsibility for this position's duties.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Biology or Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering. Master of Science in Occupational Safety, Chemical Engineering, Public Safety, or Industrial Hygiene preferred

Preferred 15+ years of QHSSE experience in a chemical plant, petroleum refinery, or storage terminal with a strong environmental and safety background

Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge of applicable OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and NIOSH regulations in addition to significant familiarization with any additional Federal, State, and local regulations

10+ years supervisory experience

Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH are highly preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills to relate to all levels of the organization

Proficiency with Microsoft software

SAP experience preferred

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Continuously: hearing; smelling; seeing; maintaining stamina during workday; thinking analytically; understanding, assimilating and drawing conclusion from information and data; producing unique or creative solutions to problems; concentrating on tasks; maintaining attention span during workday; using English language correctly.

Frequently: sitting; standing; walking (general); walking in or out of terminal, through turnstile, be able to evacuate terminal in emergency; repetitive use of arms/hands; repetitive use of legs; eye/hand coordination; fine manipulation; talking; touching; keyboarding/typing; receiving and transmitting information accurately using oral communications; receiving and transmitting information accurately using written communications; remembering details; making decisions; adjusting to changes; examining/observing details.

Occasionally: ability to climb ladder to top of tanks at terminal; ability to board a vessel via rope ladder; bending over; crawling; climbing; reaching overhead; crouching; kneeling; balancing; pushing or pulling; grasping; lifting 10lbs or less.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Continuously: maintaining TWIC card; performing multiple tasks at the same time; maintaining high level of energy and productivity through the workday.

Frequently: proximity/potential exposure to hazardous chemicals; wear PPE; maintaining composure and professionalism under emotional stress.

Occasionally: irregular hours; respirator fit; hot/cold temperatures; work outside; electrical hazards; falling hazards/wear safety harness; sharp objects; working at heights; exposure to fumes, gases, odors; exposure to dirt, dust, grease, mud; excessive noise exposure; wearing uniform; working in difficult interpersonal situations; travel locally between two Houston office locations during the workday; traveling domestically; traveling internationally.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT UTILIZED

PC and office equipment

iPhone

Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook

Task specific software

JOB DESCRIPTION CHECKLIST

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions Essential for the Job

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Occasionally

Frequently

Continuously

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Walking (general)

X

Walking in or out of terminal, through turnstile, be able to evacuate terminal in emergency

X

Ability to climb ladder to top of tanks at terminal

X

Ability to board vessels via rope ladder

X

Bending over

X

Crawling

X

Climbing

X

Reaching overhead

X

Crouching

X

Kneeling

X

Balancing

X

Pushing or pulling

X

Grasping

X

Repetitive use of hands/arms

X

Repetitive use of legs

X

Lifting or carrying

10 lbs or less

X

11 to 25 lbs

26 to 50 lbs

51 to 75 lbs

76 to 100 lbs

Over 100 lbs

Eye/hand coordination

X

Fine manipulation

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Touching

X

Smelling

X

Seeing

X

Keyboarding/typing

X

Maintaining stamina during workday

X

MENTAL EFFORT

Occasionally

Frequently

Continuously

Thinking analytically

X

Understanding, assimilating and drawing conclusions from information and data

X

Producing unique or creative solutions to problems

X

Receiving and transmitting information accurately using oral communications

X

Receiving and transmitting information accurately using written communications

X

Concentrating on tasks

X

Remembering details

X

Making decisions

X

Adjusting to changes

X

Examining/observing details

X

Discriminating colors

X

Maintaining attention span during workday

X

Using math/calculations

X

Using English language correctly

X

Using more than one language

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasionally

Frequently

Continuously

Irregular hours

X

Shift schedule

On call schedule

Close proximity/potential exposure to hazardous chemicals

X

Wear PPE

X

Respirator fit

X

Hot/cold temperatures

X

Work outside

X

Electrical hazards

X

Falling hazards/wear safety harness

X

Heavy machinery

Sharp objects/tools

X

Working at heights

X

Working in confined spaces

Exposure to fumes, gases, odors

X

Exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, mud

X

Excessive noise exposure

X

Hot temp devices (burners, flame torches, etc.)

Vibration

Maintaining TWIC card

X

Wearing uniform

X

Maintaining composure and professionalism under emotional stress

X

Performing multiple tasks at the same time

X

Working in difficult interpersonal situations

X

Maintaining high level of energy and productivity through the work day or shift

X

Travel locally between two Houston office locations during the work day

X

Traveling domestically

X

Traveling internationally

X

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