Job Details
Director of Health, Safety & Environmental
2025-09-15 Ezee Fiber Houston,TX
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Director of Corporate Security and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
We are seeking a highly experienced, forward-thinkingDirector of Corporate Security and HSEto lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of all security and HSE programs across the company. From job sites and fiber hubs to regional offices and headquarters, this leader will be responsible for protecting our people, infrastructure, assets, and reputation.
Ezee Fiber is a rapidly scaling, multi-state fiber internet provider delivering affordable, lightning-fast, and reliable multi-gig internet service to homes and businesses across Texas, New Mexico, Washington, and beyond. We are building the most resilient, customer-focused internet infrastructure in the country—and safety, security, and operational continuity are critical to that mission.
Key Areas of Ownership
1. Corporate & Physical Security
- Design and implement a comprehensive physical security program to protect all Ezee Fiber assets: fiber routes, data hubs, Points of Presence (POPs), construction zones, and regional facilities.
- Oversee access control systems, surveillance, incident reporting, and vendor protocols at all sites.
- Perform ongoing threat assessments; define scalable protocols to mitigate risks from vandalism, theft, cyber-physical attacks, or insider threats.
- Lead executive protection planning and travel risk mitigation for key personnel as needed.
2. Health & Safety Leadership
- Establish and lead robust health and safety programs tailored to fiber construction, underground/aerial deployment, network maintenance, and office/warehouse environments.
- Implement Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety audits, safety training, accident reporting, and corrective actions across all operations.
- Ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, state/local) and lead relationships with regulatory bodies.
- Drive a zero-incident culture with high standards of accountability.
3. Environmental Compliance & Sustainability
- Develop and enforce environmental controls for erosion, dust, emissions, waste, stormwater, and vegetation management in construction and field operations.
- Support broader ESG goals and sustainable practices in fiber deployment and office operations.
- Maintain permits, documentation, and compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
4. Business Continuity & Emergency Preparedness
- Design and implement enterprise-wide business continuity and disaster recovery plans, covering scenarios such as:
- Severe weather
- Infrastructure damage
- Cyber or physical attacks
- Ensure redundancy for critical infrastructure and rapid response protocols to protect uptime and customer service.
- Lead cross-functional tabletop exercises and emergency response drills.
5. Enterprise Risk Management
- Develop a practical, living risk register in collaboration with engineering, operations, HR, and IT.
- Proactively identify emerging risks (safety, operational, environmental, reputational) and design mitigation strategies.
- Build structured incident response processes and reporting pipelines.
6. Leadership, Culture, and Team Building
- Be the internal champion for a “Safety, Security, and Service First” culture across all teams.
- Build and lead a high-performing HSE and Security team, including field safety specialists and regional compliance leads.
- Serve as a thought leader across the company—communicating clearly, earning trust, and influencing behavior at all levels.
- Recommend the tools, systems, and resources needed to scale our programs with Ezee Fiber's rapid growth.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Security Management, or related field required; Master's degree a plus.
- Recognized certifications strongly preferred:
- CSP, CHST, CPP, OSHA 30/510, ISO 45001 Auditor
Experience
- 7–10+ years leading corporate HSE or security programs, ideally within telecom, utilities, infrastructure, or high-growth field-based environments.
- Proven success building HSE and security programs from scratch.
- Experience developing business continuity and disaster recovery frameworks across multiple locations.
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local telecom construction and safety regulations.
Skills & Attributes
- Deep knowledge of fiber construction safety, trenching/aerial deployment practices, and utility ROW regulations.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence senior executives and field teams alike.
- Hands-on, practical, solutions-driven mindset—equally effective on the job site or in the boardroom.
- Ability to lead during ambiguity and scale safety and security culture in a fast-growing, decentralized organization.
- Strong vendor management, budgeting, and project planning experience.
Our Values
At Ezee Fiber, we put Speed, Simplicity, and Service at the heart of everything we do. As the Director of Corporate Security and HSE, you'll ensure our mission is carried out safely, reliably, and responsibly across every region we serve.
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