Associate Director, SHEQ & Productivity Projects

Associate Director, SHEQ & Producivity Projects

Location: The Woodlands, TX

The Associate Director, SHEQ & Productivity Projects is responsible for providing direction, advice, and assessment to Operations, Transfill locations and overall management team in safety, health, quality and environmental related issues (i.e., regulatory policy and procedures, safety standards, and best practices) for Helium and Rare Gases operations. is responsible for providing direction, advice, and assessment to Operations, Transfill locations and overall management team in safety, health, quality and environmental related issues (i.e., regulatory policy and procedures, safety standards, and best practices) for Helium and Rare Gases operations. is responsible for providing direction, advice, and assessment to Operations, Transfill locations and overall management team in safety, health, quality and environmental related issues (i.e., regulatory policy and procedures, safety standards, and best practices) for Helium and Rare Gases operations.

The Associate Director, SHEQ & Productivity Projects is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) Leadership

• Provide SHEQ support to operations and business units, ensuring compliance with local and global standards.

• Conduct site surveys and audits to assess compliance with corporate SHEQ policies and regulatory requirements.

• Lead SHEQ training programs, including topics such as Hazard ID, Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation, and Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT, Responsible Care).

• Investigate and document incidents, perform root cause analysis, and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.

• Maintain and implement Management of Change (MOC) procedures and ensure updates to operating procedures and standards.

• Support emergency response efforts and regulatory inspections.

• Facilitate quality meetings, manage non-conformances, and maintain quality incident records in the QIR system.

• Participate in internal and external audits and support continuous improvement of SHEQ systems.

Project Management and Execution

• Lead the execution of small-scale operations projects, including scope definition, vendor quoting, and start-up.

• Manage the productivity project queue, prioritizing high-impact, quick-turnaround initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with project control plans and utilize Power Steering for project tracking.

• Lead the Project Management team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Digital Transformation and Business Process Improvement

• Lead the Digital team, providing prioritization, business process knowledge, and support.

• Develop and implement digital tools and reports to improve business processes across the He&RG organization.

• Lead monthly productivity meetings to report on project status and drive accountability.

Experience:

• B.S. degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a closely related field preferred or equivalent experience

• 7+ years of progressive Health & Safety experience

• Excellent knowledge of Federal and State health and safety regulation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), FDA regulations, and ISO quality management systems

• Understanding of OSHA, EPA, DOT, Responsible Care

• Incident Investigation and root cause analysis

• Hands-on and acts with a sense of urgency

• Ability to work independently to achieve desired results with remote management oversight

• Experiencing managing others is preferred

• Certifications/Licenses: Six Sigma Black Belt Certification preferred

Skills Required:

• Proficient at Microsoft Office;

• Communication and Collaboration skills - Both verbally and in writing with managers, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company at all Levels.

• Strategic Thinking - Ability to leverage Safety insights and Best Practices to influence strategy and operations.

• Change Leadership - Communicates business need for a change in safety strategy and processes. This includes defining vision state, leading change/engaging teams, and implementing

• Analytical and problem-solving - Ability to analyze a breadth of data for relationships and in-depth understanding in order to influence safety plans and continuous improvement

• Passionate team player with ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organization

• Demonstrated leadership and Project Management skills

Why you will enjoy working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.

For more information about the company, please visit our website.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.