About this opportunity
Transco - A Marmon Rail Company lists this Senior Director of Environmental, Health & Safety opportunity in town of texas, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Transco Rail Services | Marmon Holdings | Berkshire Hathaway
Lead a High-Impact EHS Function. Shape the Future of a Critical Industrial Business.
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
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
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 to practical business solutions
Required Qualifications
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
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.
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