Director, Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) and Sustainability

Imagine yourself...

Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact?on the world around you.

Growing your expertise?and expanding your skillset with every project.

Thriving in a supportive team environment?that inspires you to strive for excellence.

It's possible with a role at ChemTreat (https : / / www.chemtreat.com / ) .

ChemTreat, a Veralto (https : / / www.veralto.com / ) company, is the nation's largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment. We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customers-from power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industry-helping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment.

When you join the ChemTreat team and the broader Veralto network, you'll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You'll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world's vital water resources.

Learn more about how our team is maximizing the power of water : https : / / wi.st / 3vH5OUK

We offer :

Comprehensive benefits from day 1 : Enjoy peace of mind with our extensive medical, dental, vision and 401k coverage (all day 1).

Inclusive culture : Join a diverse and inclusive organization that values your unique perspective and fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Relocation assistance - support to relocate to VA for this opportunity!

Reporting to the VP Operations , the Director, Environmental, Health and Safety is responsible for playing a crucial role in managing and reducing risk while embodying the proactive and innovative spirit that defines our culture. You will oversee all EHS critical metrics and objectives across the company, including multi-site operations, sales, and office environments. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative culture within our operations and sales teams to promote a zero-incident and injury-free workplace. This role is both hands-on and strategic, requiring the ability to influence long-term decision-making to ensure the safety of our associates.

You will lead a dedicated team of 5-8 professionals who directly coordinate the EHS program, overseeing the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of EHS personnel.

This position is based onsite in Glen Allen, VA . Requires 35-40% travel to support various operations areas, including international travel to Latin America.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and deploy strategies to enhance organizational performance with a focus on culture, influence, and risk mitigation.

Lead the development of company-wide, multi-year EHS strategies to provide program direction for associates and steering committees, ensuring continuous EHS performance. Set annual goals based on known gaps and prioritized risks for both manufacturing facilities and field sales globally.

Partner with business leaders to integrate EHS routines into performance expectations for every associate across the organization.

Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive EHS programs and policies to ensure compliance with ChemTreat and Veralto Corporation, as well as Federal, State, and local regulations and policies covering areas like hazard identification, risk assessment, incident management, safety training, and emergency response.

Ensure adequate and appropriate safety, environmental, and regulatory training for ChemTreat associates and EHS professionals. Develop training programs, secure external training as needed, and select or recommend sources for training aids and materials.

Ensure all incidents are properly reported, thoroughly investigated, and closed with effective and sustained corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence.

Provide leadership in risk assessment, change management and business continuity planning.

Develop, track, and communicate metrics, trends, and key performance indicators for EHS and sustainability.

Ensure team competency at each location (both internal and external) globally to meet regulatory requirements of EHS.

Develop and implement strategies to reduce waste and environmental impact.

Monitor, report, and evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability program implementations.

Align proposals for sustainability projects with cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives.

Lead waste, water, and energy reduction efforts through Veralto Enterprise System tools to achieve absolute reductions.

Manage the Workers' Compensation program and Incident and Injury case management.

Oversee the Property Risk Insurance program by partnering with plants on FM global actions.

Oversee the department budget and expenditures to meet financial goals.

Manage ISO 14001 and be familiar with ISO 45001 programs.

The essential requirements of the job include :

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited college or university, Master's degree in EHS subject area or MBA, or experience in leading manufacturing operations requiring knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements.

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other EHS related certification preferred.

10 years EHS experience with 5 years' direct supervisory experience or leadership equivalent in influencing EHS culture and compliance initiatives.

Experience working in a LEAN or continual improvement environment and ability to apply continual improvement concepts to EHS excellence.

International experience preferred.

Experience managing Field Sales and fleet safety programs is ideal.

Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus but not required.

ChemTreat is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE : VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto's vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility : where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you'll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we're Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources-and building rewarding careers along the way.

US ONLY :

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate's position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $175,000 - $195,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.