Director of Global HSE Compliance & Governance

IPS is built on a foundation of strong leadership, guided by our shared values of safety, accountability, integrity, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and customer-focus. As a senior leader at IPS, you'll be able to shape strategic initiatives, inspire teams, and influence the future of our organization.

We are looking for servant leaders who have an action-oriented and committed to delivering unmatched customer and employee experiences. Your leadership will drive transformative projects, redefine industry standards, and leave a lasting legacy.

At IPS, you'll find a platform for high potential growth, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to lead with vision and inspire innovation, apply now and become a key player in our journey to redefine success!

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

The Director of Global HSE Compliance & Governance is a critical leadership role responsible for building, maintaining, and continuously improving IPS's Health, Safety & Environmental management system across North America and the UK. Reporting directly to the Vice President of HSE, this leader serves as the center of excellence for HSE governance, regulatory compliance, management systems, audits, corrective actions, documentation, training standards, environmental compliance, technology, and acquisition integration.

This role establishes the HSE standards, systems, processes, and expectations that enable consistent execution across IPS. The Director is responsible for defining, governing, measuring, and improving those standards across the enterprise.

• Own, develop, and continuously improve the IPS HSE management system
• Establish and maintain HSE governance processes, policies, procedures, standards, and operating expectations
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, Canadian federal and provincial regulations, UK requirements, and other applicable HSE obligations
• Monitor regulatory changes and lead implementation planning across the organization
• Maintain the HSE manual and document control processes
• Standardize HSE forms, JSAs, permits, inspection tools, incident investigation processes, critical risk programs, and compliance documentation
• Lead the annual HSE audit strategy, including audit schedules, internal compliance audits, enterprise assessments, and gap analyses
• Manage corrective action processes, including tracking, aging, ownership, completion status, and trend identification
• Own HSE program standards, including electrical safety, arc flash, lockout/tagout, confined space, working at heights, mobile equipment, contractor safety, driving safety, environmental compliance, hazard communication, PPE, machine guarding, and incident investigation
• Establish training standards and minimum requirements for HSE programs
• Partner with Regional HSE Directors to support consistent deployment and execution of HSE standards and programs
• Lead HSE integration for newly acquired companies, including compliance assessments, gap analyses, documentation alignment, training requirements, and transition to IPS standards
• Oversee environmental compliance programs, reporting, permitting, inspections, and recordkeeping
• Own compliance dashboards, audit metrics, corrective action reporting, training completion tracking, inspection completion tracking, regulatory reporting status, and executive compliance reporting
• Ensure HSE data is accurate, consistent, and usable for decision-making
• Lead and develop the HSE Compliance function
• Own third-party compliance platforms, including Avetta, ISNetworld, DISA, and similar systems
• Establish enterprise fleet safety standards, including driver qualification, MVR reviews, incident reporting, inspections, and corrective actions
• Analyze fleet safety trends and partner with Operations, Fleet, Risk Management, and Regional HSE leaders to reduce vehicle-related risk
• Provide functional leadership and governance across the broader HSE organization
• Partner with operations, HR, Legal, Risk Management, Training, Quality, Technology, and Integration teams
• Build scalable HSE systems that support IPS's continued growth, acquisition integration, and operational complexity

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or a related field preferred
• 8+ years of progressive HSE experience preferred
• Experience building, managing, or improving HSE management systems
• Experience in a multi-site industrial, manufacturing, field service, utilities, electrical services, or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable U.S. regulatory requirements
• Experience with Canadian federal and provincial HSE regulatory requirements preferred
• Experience with UK HSE regulatory requirements preferred
• Experience leading internal audits, compliance assessments, corrective action programs, and regulatory response processes
• Strong understanding of industrial safety programs, including electrical safety, lockout/tagout, confined space, working at heights, mobile equipment, contractor safety, environmental compliance, and incident investigation
• Experience with document control, policy governance, training standards, HSE recordkeeping, and compliance management systems
• Experience supporting HSE integration for mergers, acquisitions, or newly acquired businesses preferred
• Experience with ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 management systems preferred
• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, CRSP, CUSP, or equivalent preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret compliance data, identify trends, and translate findings into action
• Ability to lead through influence across regions, functions, and levels of leadership
• Strong communication, judgment, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to standardize processes without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
• Ability to travel throughout North America and the UK

You'll thrive at IPS if you...

* Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.
* Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.
* Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
* Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You're proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
* Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.

Who We Are:

At Integrated Power Services (IPS), we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 40,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.

When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And more!

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.

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