Environmental Health & Safety Director - Calumet City Plumbing : Job Details

Ready to Make Safety Your Mission?

Calumet City Plumbing is seeking a full-time dynamic, knowledgeable, and hands-on Environmental Health & Safety Director (EHS Director) to champion our commitment to lead and manage all aspects of our safety program. Calumet City sits near the Illinois-Indiana state border, and it is approximately 22 miles south of Chicago's downtown area with access to the city and other regional areas.

The EHS Director will be responsible for ensuring a culture of safety compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across all job sites and within the company. This position is 65% field-based, requiring frequent visits to local job sites to conduct inspections, training, and audits, and 35% office-based to handle planning, reporting, compliance documentation, and program development.

Key Roles & Responsibilities.

Field-Work (65%):

• Conduct regular job site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.

• Identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.

• Lead safety meetings and toolbox talk at job sites.

• Provide on-the-spot training, coaching, and guidance to crews.

• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and injuries; document findings and implement prevention strategies.

• Partner with supervisors and crew lead to reinforcing safety protocols and safe work behaviors.

• Ensure proper use and availability of PPE and safety equipment in the field.

Office Work (35%):

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's safety program, policies, and procedures.

• Train employees in-house for various certifications.

• Maintain all safety documentation, including OSHA logs, Safety Data Sheets, inspection reports, and training records.

• Coordinate and schedule require safety training and certifications for employees.

· Manage accident investigations, report and ensure corrective actions are in place.

• Stay current with OSHA regulations and industry safety best practices.

• Prepare monthly safety reports for leadership review.

· Partner with HR Director to co-manage recordkeeping, training, license renewals, and 3rd party auditors' safety compliance companies and

regulatory agencies as needed.

What You Bring.

• Bachelor's degree in safety, construction or related field is highly preferred.

• 5+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in construction, plumbing, mechanical, or related industries.

• Safety certifications required. (EPA, DOT, OSHA).

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety regulations.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build rapport with field staff and earn trust while enforcing safety standards.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety reporting tools.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for daily field visits.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision.

· Willing to work after hours as needed to service CCPs customers 24/7.

Your Working Conditions:

• Frequent travel to job sites within Indiana and Illinois.

• Exposure to construction and plumbing site conditions include varying weather and terrain.

• Ability to lift equipment or materials up to 50 lbs.

· Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.

· Standard office environment for administrative work.

Why Join Calumet City Plumbing?

As a growing, well-respected, and family-owned plumbing company, we have prioritized the health and safety of our team for over 50 years. You will have the opportunity to shape our safety culture, implement impactful programs, and work directly with field staff to make a real difference in day-to-day operations.

Our work goes beyond plumbing, we encompass a vast range of construction, infrastructure projects, water management, and foundational site work.

What We Offer

· Salary range - $85K to $120K (Salary commensurate based on experience level).

· Employer paid premiums for comprehensive health and dental insurance.

· Company paid life insurance policy.

· Paid time off to include holidays.

· Company issued vehicle, cell phone, and computer.

· Continuous learning opportunities

· Company is committed to Life Work Balance.

Check out our website at CCP1967.com, our motto is

“We Don't Say We Do It, Unless We've Done It.”

If you've done it, come join CCP and do it.

Calumet City Plumbing Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Calumet City Plumbing Company recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable