Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)
Pavion · United States · Remote
About the job
Pavion Connects and Protects by providing innovative fire, security, and communication integration solutions to customers across the globe. We bring industry-leading expertise to clients in enterprise, healthcare, education, government, data center, and retail industries. Global Reach. Local Service. As a global leader, Pavion specializes in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of cutting-edge fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV technologies. Our mission is to bring clarity and transformation to safety, security, and communication through integral technology and radical service. With a commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence, Pavion ensures scalable, future-ready solutions tailored to meet and exceed our clients’ needs. Learn more at . Pavion is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's environmental, health, and safety programs across its operations. This individual will establish a consistent, proactive safety culture throughout the organization, supporting field technicians, installation teams, project managers, service personnel, warehouse operations, and corporate employees. The Director will partner with executive leadership, regional and business unit leaders, Human Resources, Operations, and project teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and drive measurable improvements in workplace safety. The ideal candidate combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational experience in construction, electrical contracting, fire and life-safety systems, security integration, or a related technical services environment. This leader will be responsible for developing scalable safety programs that support Pavion 's continued growth while ensuring employees and subcontractors have the training, tools, and resources necessary to work safely. Primary Responsibilities: EH&S Strategy and Leadership Develop and execute a comprehensive, company-wide EH&S strategy aligned with Pavion 's business objectives, operational requirements, and commitment to employee safety. Establish standardized safety policies, procedures, programs, and performance expectations across business units and geographic regions. Build and promote a proactive safety culture that emphasizes accountability, employee engagement, hazard recognition, and continuous improvement. Partner with executive leadership and operational leaders to integrate safety into business planning, project execution, and day-to-day operations. Establish measurable EH&S objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting processes to monitor performance and drive accountability. Provide regular updates to executive leadership regarding safety performance, emerging risks, regulatory developments, and improvement initiatives. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements. Maintain and continuously improve EH&S policies and programs applicable to field service, construction, installation, maintenance, warehouse, and office environments. Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, site safety reviews, and operational audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions. Oversee the development and maintenance of required safety documentation, records, permits, and compliance reporting. Monitor regulatory changes and communicate their potential impact to the organization. Support regulatory inspections, investigations, and interactions with applicable government agencies. Evaluate insurance, workers' compensation, and operational loss trends to identify opportunities for risk reduction in partnership with the appropriate internal stakeholders. Field and Project Safety Establish safety standards for technicians, installers, project managers, service personnel, and subcontractors working at customer locations and construction sites. Ensure appropriate programs are in place for electrical safety, fall protection, ladder and lift safety, lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard communication, and other relevant workplace hazards. Partner with Operations and Project Management to incorporate safety planning into project mobilization, customer-site requirements, and field execution. Develop processes to assess customer-site conditions, identify hazards, and establish appropriate controls before work begins. Establish and oversee subcontractor safety qualification, onboarding, training, and performance-monitoring requirements. Promote consistent adherence to customer-specific safety requirements and applicable site access and work authorization procedures. Conduct periodic field visits and site inspections to verify compliance and r
Requirements
Full Time, Director