Quest Diagnostics · 3 months ago
National Director Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability – EHS Enterprise Operations (Hybrid)
Irving, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expQuest Diagnostics is a leader in the diagnostic testing market, seeking a National Director for Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS+S) Operations. This role involves managing EHS+S initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting sustainability programs while collaborating with various stakeholders.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsInformation ServicesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Identify opportunities for and manage EHS+S initiatives and projects, coordinating efforts, resources and stakeholders
Manage the Enterprise Safety Management and Fleet Safety Software and other key technology platforms including training, updating, troubleshooting, and developing key insights and reports
Manage the Travelers’ Workers Compensation Insurer corporate relationship for optimal recovery of injured employees and reduced cost
Assist in reviewing cases for settlement
Understand specific state WC requirements and operate program within required parameters
Generate Workers Compensation data insights
Form a trustworthy and effective partnership with insurer/TPA for optimal process claim management results
When acting in an advisory role to projects or stakeholders ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other EHS related regulatory requirements
Partner with the National Sustainability Director to promote sustainability programs and initiatives to report on and reduce the company’s environmental footprint (electricity, water, waste and emissions)
Contribute to the management and resolution of EHS related emerging issues, including compliance, legal, and business expansion activities
Partner with, influence, and guide Regional EHS and non-EHS staff, which may include Directors, Managers and Specialists as well as numerous non-employee contractors
Assist in creating, editing and advising on EHS SOP’s, Training and other compliance related guidance
Travel to and participate in or lead Corporate EHS+S audits at Regional sites
Through process review, identify risks associated with hazardous conditions, design deficiencies and unsafe behaviors
Assist in designing strategies to prevent occupational injuries and minimize risk
Assist in developing executive level presentations for C suite and Board of Director level decision-making
Manage the Corporate Global and Leader calls and Regional EHS Annual plan reviews
Qualification
Required
10+ years' work experience of responsibilities listed herein
A degree in Environmental Engineering may be accepted in lieu of full work experience requirements
Bachelor's Degree
EHS Related Professional certifications
Experience developing and advising on EHS compliance programs, management systems and technical solutions
EHS Project management experience
Must have experience, or knowledge, of identifying and implementing risk reduction strategies for occupational hazards, including biological, chemical, ergonomic, vehicle safety, electrical, and indoor air quality
Demonstrated expertise and fully versed in applicable compliance requirements including OSHA, EPA and DOT standards
Working knowledge of business best practice and international standards for managing EHS programs
Comfort and agility with Safety Management software in providing user technical support in creating data, dashboards and insights for regional and site users
Comfortable with Excel tasks such as creating pivot tables, charts, graphs and other data visualization in order to drive EHS insights for decision-making at an Enterprise level
Self Disciplined, detail oriented and organized with a solid project management background
Work independently, apply judgment and decision-making create professional insights and direction
Be able to follow projects through completion and provide follow on support as necessary
Ability to effectively track and coordinate with project stakeholder and track project status in order to meet project deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication (including excellent verbal and writing skills)
Must be proficient in using Microsoft business applications and possess strong PC skills
Must have proven problem solving and analytical skills
Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines within standards
Adaptable and flexible with the ability to accept, create and manage change
Must have experience with managing multiple operational teams or projects
Proven ability to positively influence to drive results in achieving goals and objectives
Strong influencing skills
Customer / Patient Focus
Developing Direct Reports & Others
Interpersonal Savvy
Managerial Courage
Managing and Measuring Work
Strategic Agility
Organizational Agility
Building Effective Teams
Process Management
Problem Solving
Company
Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics is a clinical laboratory that offers diagnostic testing, services, and information.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.6B2024-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.85B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $750M
1996-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Davis
Chief Executive Officer and President
Cecilia McKenney
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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