Job Title: SHEQ and Sustainability Manager

Location: Houston
Reports to: Local General Manager
Business Area: Specialty Rental Division
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Purpose of the Role

As our new SHEQ and Sustainability Manager, you will lead the transformation of a recently acquired company into the Atlas Copco SHEQ and Sustainability Culture. This is a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation from the ground up, including implementing modern safety systems, developing a robust sustainability strategy and driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ)

Implement Atlas Copco’s Safety Culture and standards across all operations.
Lead change management efforts to embed proactive safety behaviors at all levels.
Deploy tools and systems for risk assessment, incident reporting and legal compliance.
Implement and maintain a certified Management System in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards.
Support the development of local procedures aligned with Group requirements.
Act as a role model for Visible Leadership in Safety.

2. Sustainability

Establish the first sustainability roadmap for the company, aligned with Group goals.
Lead the development of carbon footprint reporting and Science Based Targets metrics (starting from zero).
Engage key stakeholders to integrate sustainability into daily operations and long-term strategy.
Provide customer-facing teams with knowledgeable support on sustainability topics, offering relevant insights and clear messaging.

3. Leadership & Culture

Act as a business partner to Operations, Services and Sales & Marketing teams.
Guide, coach and influence leaders to take ownership of SHEQ and Sustainability goals.
Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Represent the company in audits, internal forums and external sustainability networks.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Safety or related field.
Minimum 8 years of experience in SHEQ and/or Sustainability leadership roles.
Proven track record of implementing SHEQ programs and/or Sustainability reporting systems from scratch.
Experience in change management, preferably in the context of acquisitions or cultural integration.
Knowledge of US regulatory frameworks and environmental laws.

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.
Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive progress in new or transforming environments.
Passion for creating a safe, sustainable and inclusive workplace.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of SHEQ and Sustainability in a newly integrated company, with strong backing from a global organization. You will join a culture that values safety, cares for people and is genuinely committed to making sustainability a key business driver.

Atlas Copco is a multinational company with over 150 years of history, operating in more than 180 countries, and recognized as a global leader in industrial solutions.

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