Corporate EHS Director with F.D. Thomas, Inc.

Join F.D. Thomas in Northern California

Imagine building your career in a leadership role with the flexibility to call either Vallejo or Sacramento California home. From the innovation and opportunity of the San Francisco Bay Area to the exceptional quality of life found throughout Northern California this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying access to some of the regions most vibrant communities.

Whether youre drawn to Sacramentos thriving business environment family-friendly neighborhoods and growing economy or Vallejos scenic waterfront rich history and convenient Bay Area access youll find a location that supports both your professional ambitions and personal lifestyle.

Were seeking an experienced Corporate EHS Director to help lead the next chapter of growth and safety excellence at F.D. Thomas. This is more than a compliance role. Its an opportunity to influence strategy shape culture and drive meaningful change across a diverse organization.

As the senior leader responsible for Environmental Health and Safety programs across F.D. Thomas and its subsidiaries youll oversee company-wide safety initiatives guide risk management efforts ensure regulatory compliance and lead a team dedicated to protecting our people and operations. With full stop-work authority and executive visibility youll play a critical role in advancing our commitment to safety accountability and operational excellence.

About Us

F.D. Thomas Inc. (FDT) is one of the nations largest specialty coatings and industrial service contractors with operations spanning California Oregon Washington and the East Coast.

Headquartered in Central Point Oregon F.D. Thomas is proud to be a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). Founded in 2016 AIS is part of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) an Alaska Native Corporation established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As a member of the ASRC family all AIS operating companies are recognized as Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) helping our customers achieve supplier diversity goals while creating sustainable value for nearly 13500 Iñupiat shareholders.

Our success is built on a simple philosophy:

Great People deliver Great Work creating an Extraordinary Company.

About the Job

As Corporate EHS Director youll be a key member of the leadership team and a trusted advisor to executives operations leaders and field personnel throughout the organization.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on building relationships solving complex challenges and driving continuous improvement. Youll have the opportunity to influence safety strategy across multiple business units strengthen organizational performance and promote a culture where every employee goes home safely at the end of the day.

Success in this role requires a balance of strategic vision and practical field experience. Youll bring a deep understanding of regulatory compliance risk management and safety leadership while inspiring teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Most importantly youll have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on our people processes and future growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop plan administer and implement site specific safety plans safety submittals JSAs for the specialty coatings and painting industry in accordance with government and client standards.
• Competent knowledge and application of the principals of safety practice in the following areas:
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Fall Protection
  • Confined Space
  • Lead Abatement
  • Hazardous Communication
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • OSHA 500 standards
• Ensure company procedures and policies meet government (federal state local safety laws codes) compliance standards and ensure they are being observed.
• Establish a plan per assigned job on how to meet all required OSHA regulations.
• Identify and apply government regulations and industry practice for IH and safety compliance.
• Regularly review and evaluate industry specific safety methods and ensure the most current methods are being used in the workplace.
• Immediately correct any unsafe condition; document and advise proper chain of command.
• Maintain a system for reporting monitoring and correcting all safety problems.
• Provide assistance to establish priorities and procedures to correct any safety violation.
• Ensure appropriate documentation follow-through and corrective actions taken for any safety related infraction.
• Assists management in preparing safety policies and procedures; provides support in implementing these policies and procedures.
• Assists with Subcontractor Safety Questionnaires Pre-Qualification Packets as related to Safety.
• Periodically assess the safety culture/compliance (i.e. weekly safety meetings safety documentation respirator storage use and maintenance confined space hearing conservation IH sampling/collection needs or issues or evaluation at individual worksites and provide recommendations.

Employee Training:

• Ensure orientation and training of new hires.
• Ensure that jobsites have well trained workforce per site specific plans and safety requirements
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all safety trainings and safety plans in vista.
• Trains counsels and advises personnel on all safety issues through safety newsletters memos and meetings to establish a proactive approach to providing a safe working environment.

Jobsite Audits & Incident Investigations:

• Perform site safety audits and recommendations as requested
• Ensures that all job sites and facilities are inspected on a regular basis for any conditions that pose potential safety problems. All site visits must be documented in writing and copied to the EVP of Operations and the applicable Division Manager.
• Accompany employees of all agencies conducting safety and fire audits of facilities and job sites as requested. Provide training to Project Leaders how to accompany an inspector.
• Accident and incident investigation review and report.
• Reviews all accidents and incidents occurring to employees visitors subcontractors and others.
• Carefully investigates and analyzes reports from accident investigations to ascertain causes.

Industrial Hygiene:

• Works with CIH to monitor and control industrial hygiene which relates to the long-term effects of factors such as exposure to noise lighting heat humidity air quality and any other health hazards.
• Schedule collect and monitor IH samples.
• Work with the CIH to evaluate and manage IH problems using proactive problem solving and work solutions.
• Assist with calibration and upkeep of monitoring equipment.

Other Responsibilities:

• Develops and advises the Safety Committee and maintains close communication with administration in matters of safety requiring management action.
• Ensure Safety Committee meetings occur and are recorded as required. Assists in the activities of the safety committee by providing technical and administrative support when needed.
• While it is impossible to list every duty that may be asked of an employee the Employer may ask that an employee do other duties as the business need arises.
• Maintain OSHA 300 Log & Safety Statistics
• Oversee Employee Return to Work Program

About You

At F.D. Thomas our people are the foundation of everything we do. We take pride in building teams of skilled professionals who bring expertise integrity and a commitment to excellence to every project. Were looking for a leader who shares our values embraces accountability and understands that safety is not simply a program-its a core business principle.

Our purpose is simple:

Leave Things Better Than We Found Them.

To thrive in this role youll bring the leadership presence technical expertise and operational experience needed to elevate EHS performance across a growing organization.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• OSHA 500 Certification
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations for the construction industry.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) from the Board of Safety Professionals.
• Competent knowledge and application of the safety principles and practices listed above.
• Must have a broad working knowledge in the theory and practice of IH including methods procedures and techniques used in collecting samples and testing for health hazards common in the industrial painting business.
• Must be able to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Must have excellent writing abilities in the preparation and delivery of safety plans reports training materials investigations and other written correspondence.
• Ability to effectively work with all levels of people from entry level laborers to Project Leaders Division Managers corporate office staff and public officials.
• No less than three (3) years experience in Safety or IH management.
• Computer proficient using Microsoft Office applications (Excel Windows Outlook etc.)
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in safety industrial hygiene or a related field of study
• Five (5) years experience in a similar position
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Compensation & Benefits

Lead with Impact. Be Rewarded for Your Expertise.

We recognize the value that experienced leaders bring to our organization and offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent.

Salary Range: $185000 - $210000 annually depending on experience qualifications and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

This position is also eligible for participation in our:

Annual Performance-Based Bonus Incentive Program

In addition youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your physical financial and personal well-being including:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Matched 401(k)
• Annual Performance Bonus Incentive Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development and Leadership Growth Opportunities
• Additional Employee-Focused Benefits and Resources

At F.D. Thomas we invest in our people because we know our success is driven by the talented professionals who make it possible. As Corporate EHS Director youll have the opportunity to shape our safety culture influence organizational strategy and make a lasting impact across the company.

EEO Statement:

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Required Experience:

Director