Director of Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS)

National Western Center • Denver, Colorado • 3d ago

Description

The National Western Center (NWC) is a reimagined 250-acre campus in Denver, Colorado with a vision to be the global destination for food and agricultural discovery. It is the new home of the National Western Stock Show and Colorado State University’s Spur campus. But the future National Western Center isn’t just new buildings. It’s a destination unto itself. It’s a mission-oriented place that will be lively and active all year round — with new events and experiences around every corner.

The opportunity:

NWC is in search of a Director of EHSS that can be ready on day one to be able to jump in on multiple fronts. This job will be managing the campus’ Environmental Health, Safety, Sustainability, Janitorial and Food and Beverage departments. Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of EHSS will work closely with all facilities staff to create a safe, efficient and compliant environment by managing Emergency preparedness and responses, chemical management, PPE, training and education, safety, SOPs. Involvement on KPI’s, budgets, auditing and inspections and incidents and inspections. on strategic planning, budgeting and leading teams on maintaining the campus. Oversee all operational software upgrades and planning, assist with IT plans and oversight, they will support policies, goals, and objectives established by the COO.

This is a multifaceted job with a broad spectrum of opportunities for professional development. You’ll join a small, nimble, collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial team as we accelerate growth of a new events hub and innovation campus in Denver, Colorado. Help us make the reimagined National Western Center campus among the most desirable event spaces in the Denver market!

What you will do:

Facilities & Campus Management

Assuring compliance with EPA, OSHA, City and County of Denver municipal and state regulations and guidelines.
Lead and conduct investigations of accidents and injuries and oversee preparation of material evidence for use in hearings, legal, liability and insurance investigations.
Develops, implements, updates, audits and manages programs, policies and procedures for all environmental, health, safety and sustainability in alignment with security department on safety and security responsibilities and initiatives, including certification programs.
Manage all driver checks and training for any vehicle use.
Keep knowledgeable of changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization; readiness is key and expected prior to legislation that may or will have an impact on the company operations or well-being and updates process and policy as appropriate.
Assist with insurance management and renewal along with education of campus implications.
Assist with F&B, Janitorial, Sustainability departments to maintain budget and standards.
Reporting to senior leadership, providing reports, insights and recommendations.
Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

What you will bring along:

5 years of industry experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred in area applicable to EHSS management in the convention/entertainment industries; or proven relevant experience in the field.
Knowledge and understanding of workplace safety, regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability and contract implementation, budget management.
Knowledge of building asset management process and reporting.
Knowledge and application of legal and EHS regulations, mitigate risks, EHS regulations, ISO and OSHA standards.
Excellent oral and written communication skills strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
Compliance and regulations, communicating effectively, leading and motivating teams.
CSP, REHS, CIH or other industry certifications.
High EQ and interpersonal skills

This job may be a great fit if:

You embrace the startup nature of the organization, and no job is below you.
You are detail and results oriented.
You are an entrepreneurial self-starter.
You are a skilled problem solver who takes initiative and can communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
You act with respect, competency, and integrity.
You work well as part of a team.
You excel at functioning in high pressure situations while maintaining a calm, professional manner.
You are a collaborator by nature and seek to find ways to compromise.
You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
You have great time management and prioritization skills.
You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work.
You have a track record of being dependable.
You are excited about the opportunity to grow with the organization.
You are all-in on the mission of the National Western Center.

Benefits

Compensation range:

The starting salary is $90,000 – 110,000

Internal candidates must be with Authority for 6 months to be eligible

What we can offer you:

We offer family-friendly benefits and flexible work hours to all our employees.

Medical, dental and vision coverage starting Day 1
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401k plan with a 4.00% company match
Support for community involvement

Get to know us:

National Western Center is a reimagined 250-acre campus with new indoor and outdoor event venues, and more on the way! The brand-new Stockyards Event Center is a multipurpose space with two arenas, ample parking and views of the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline. An outdoor plaza connects it to 20 acres of hardscaped yards for outdoor concerts, festivals, large equipment trade shows, sporting events, drive-in movies and more. The center is just two miles from downtown Denver and adjacent to the RiNo Art District, with easy access from Denver International Airport via I-70. Home to CSU Spur and the National Western Stock Show, the National Western Center is an emerging urban hub for food and agriculture discovery.

In 2018, the campus partners created the National Western Center Authority, a nonprofit organization responsible for operating, maintaining, programming, and promoting the National Western Center. The Authority is the primary entity responsible for ensuring the National Western Center achieves its mission. It is also responsible for developing a community investment fund benefiting the residents of the Globeville, Elyria and Swansea neighborhoods in which the campus is located. The Authority’s work is well underway in preparation for buildings being completed and the larger campus opening to the public. The Authority is guided by a 13-member board of directors. The Authority is doing business as (DBA) the National Western Center.

Our mission is to convene the world at the National Western Center to lead, inspire, create, educate, and entertain in pursuit of global food solutions. Join us!

We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.