Director, Environmental, Health & Safety, Entergy Services, LLC.

All members of Entergy’s safety function will be expected to own safety, work to prevent incidents and seek to improve with the understanding that zero harm is possible. As a leader, you will be expected to role model the behaviors expected from your team such as timely reporting, accurate documentation, and meeting deadlines. The director will provide strategic leadership, direction and management to those within the safety function. This position will also be accountable to business function and executive leadership for the safety and health performance within their areas of responsibility and any deficiencies identified along with sustainable solutions to prevent future issues. It will be expected that the director engages with and develops safety leaders to support their growth and build bench strength within the safety function.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Establishes and leads strategic elements within the safety and health management system driving sustainable improvement across the organization.
• Lead team members through managing the implementation, maintenance, and validation of assigned safety and occupational health management system components.
• Lead the development of strategy and execution of safety operations across multiple business functions, units or the enterprise through frequent collaboration with stakeholders and leadership
• Manage applicable processes, resources and contracts associated with safety programs.
• Lead and/or participate in internal and external special project teams with the purpose of continuous improvement.
• Engage, develop, and maintain relationships with external partners, organizations, and memberships.
• Establish and manage work priorities and expectations for the teams reporting to them.
• Support and encourage the growth and development of safety professionals across the organization through coaching and mentorship.
• Conduct leadership activities such as work assignments/schedules, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, etc. in accordance with system policies.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor’s Required or equivalent work experience.

Master’s Preferred

Minimum experience required of the position

10+ years industry/safety experience with 5+ years of supervisory experience required.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Leadership fundamentals and behaviors.

• Ability to effectively coach and mentor.
• Thorough understanding of applicable OSHA regulations and industry guidelines.
• Ability to develop and set short- and long-term strategic goals to sustain improvement.
• Experience working within safety and occupational health management systems (i.e. ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001, ANSI/ASSP Z10).
• Experience with change management and project management.
• Investigation/RCA with tools such as TapRoot, Cause Mapping, Fishbone, Five whys, etc.
• Ability to interact with customers and members of the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.