Director of EHS and Training

Director Of Environmental, Health, Safety And Training (Ehsat)Join our growing team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the fastest growing Denver area private companies 2019 and 2020; best places to work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and best places to work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 Americas best small employers. Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and everyday, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.Summit Utilities is seeking a dynamic, strategic and experienced leader to serve as Director of Environmental, Health, Safety and Training (EHS&T). This individual will lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of companywide safety, environmental, and technical training programs. The Director will foster a culture of operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and proactive safety across Summits multi state natural gas distribution operations. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who excels in building collaborative teams, driving accountability, and advancing safety and environmental stewardship in a regulated utility environment.This hybrid role will be based in one of our offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Maumelle, or Fort Smith, Arkansas; or Lawton, Oklahoma.Primary Duties And ResponsibilitiesServe as a key member of the Operations Support leadership team, reporting directly to the VP of Operations Support.Lead the development and execution of companywide environmental, safety and technical training programs tailored to natural gas distribution operations.Ensure compliance with PHMSA, OSHA, EPA, and state-level environmental, safety and pipeline safety regulations.Oversee the Companys Safety and Health Management System (SHMS), ensuring it is effectively embedded across operations and aligned with industrys best practices and regulatory expectations.Oversee the Summits technical training and Operator Qualification Program ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements and regulations.Oversee the Companys Contractor Compliance Program ensuring contractors and contract employees adhere to the Companys compliance and quality standards.Support the development and implementation of the Companys Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) in alignment with API RP 1173, including stakeholder engagement, risk management, and performance tracking.Lead the continued implementation and improvement of the Companys Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring integration with operational practices and compliance with ISO 14001 standards.Manage the Companys Net-zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction goal, including tracking emissions, coordinating reduction initiatives, and reporting progress to executive leadership and external stakeholders.Oversee the development and maturation of technical and health & safety training programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal competency frameworks.Collaborate with Human Resources and Operations to maintain a robust Learning Management System (LMS) that supports technician progression, certification, and continuous learning.Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.