Senior Director of Environmental, Health & Safety

Transco Rail ServicesAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Senior Director, Environmental, Health & Safety
Transco Rail Services | Marmon Holdings | Berkshire Hathaway
Lead a High-Impact EHS Function. Shape the Future of a Critical Industrial Business.
Some leadership roles manage programs.
This one shapes an organization.
Transco Rail Services, a Marmon Holdings company backed by Berkshire Hathaway, is seeking a transformational Senior Director, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to lead enterprise-wide EHS strategy across a growing network of rail service operations throughout North America.
Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Operations, this executive leader will be responsible for advancing environmental stewardship, regulatory excellence, operational safety, risk management, and organizational capability across multiple facilities and field operations.
This is an opportunity for a proven EHS executive to leave a lasting mark on a respected industrial organization by building world-class systems, developing leaders, driving environmental compliance, and elevating performance across every level of the business.
Why This Opportunity Stands Apart
Executive Visibility & Influence
You will serve as the company's most senior EHS leader and principal advisor to executive leadership, helping shape strategic decisions that impact operations, employees, customers, and business growth.
Meaningful Environmental Leadership
This role carries a significant environmental focus, including oversight of:

Air permitting and regulatory compliance

Environmental risk management

Hazardous materials programs

Waste and water management

Spill prevention and response

Environmental audits and remediation efforts

We are seeking a leader who understands how environmental excellence contributes to operational excellence.
Build and Strengthen a Leading EHS Culture
You will have the platform to influence behavior, drive accountability, develop talent, and create sustainable improvements in safety and compliance performance across a geographically dispersed organization.
Berkshire Hathaway Backing
As part of Marmon Holdings, you'll join one of the largest privately held industrial organizations in the world, supported by the strength, stability, and long-term vision of Berkshire Hathaway.
Transco is part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Marmon Holdings, Inc. may be the biggest company you’ve never heard of. It is comprised of 11 groups and more than 100 autonomous businesses with a total annual revenue of $13 billion. Marmon’s 30,000-plus team members serve diverse industries and markets worldwide. As a member of the Marmon team, you have access to career opportunities across the entire organization.
The Opportunity
As Senior Director, EHS, you will lead the strategic direction and execution of all environmental, health, safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management activities across Transco Rail Services.
You will partner closely with Operations, Human Resources, Engineering, Legal, Risk Management, and executive leadership to ensure the organization operates safely, responsibly, and in compliance with all applicable regulations while supporting continued business growth.
Key Areas of Leadership
Environmental Excellence

Lead enterprise-wide environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives

Oversee air permitting, emissions management, waste programs, water compliance, and environmental reporting

Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local environmental regulations

Drive proactive environmental risk identification and mitigation

Lead environmental audits, assessments, and corrective action programs

Safety & Operational Performance

Develop and execute company-wide EHS strategies and management systems

Advance a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational discipline

Drive continuous improvement through data, metrics, and leading indicators

Lead significant incident investigations and corrective action processes

Ensure consistent safety standards across all operations

Strategic Risk Management

Partner with senior leadership to identify and mitigate enterprise risk

Oversee regulatory compliance programs and governance processes

Support Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and Auto Liability risk mitigation efforts

Monitor regulatory developments and implement proactive business responses

Leadership & Talent Development

Lead and develop a team of EHS professionals and leaders

Build organizational capability through succession planning and talent development

Create alignment and accountability across multiple locations and operational environments

Foster a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and operational excellence

Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a respected EHS leader who brings both strategic vision and operational credibility.
You possess:

Deep expertise in environmental compliance, including air permitting

A successful track record leading EHS functions across complex, multi-site operations

Experience influencing senior leadership and driving enterprise-wide change

Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, industrial hygiene, and risk management practices

Exceptional communication, executive presence, and leadership capabilities

The ability to translate compliance requirements into practical business solutions

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related field

10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience

Significant experience supporting multi-site industrial, manufacturing, transportation, rail, energy, or field service operations

Demonstrated success improving EHS performance while reducing organizational risk

Experience leading teams, developing leaders, and driving organizational change

Preferred

Master's degree

CSP, CIH, CHMM, or related professional certification

Experience with operations across both the United States and Canada

Experience supporting highly regulated industrial environments

Join a Company Where Leadership Matters
At Transco Rail Services, Environmental, Health & Safety is not simply a compliance function. It is a business priority, a leadership responsibility, and a competitive advantage.
If you are an accomplished EHS executive seeking an opportunity to influence strategy, elevate performance, develop talent, and build a lasting legacy within a Berkshire Hathaway organization, we invite you to explore this exceptional leadership opportunity.
Lead boldly. Influence broadly. Build something enduring.
Apply today.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
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