Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Job description

**Role Overview** M2X Energy is seeking an experienced Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's corporate EHS management systems. M2X develops and operates modular technology that converts landfill gas and other methane-rich feedstocks into methanol. As the company expands its operations across multiple states, the EHS Director will establish scalable safety and environmental programs supporting site development, equipment installation, commissioning, chemical processing, methanol storage, and distribution. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in chemical processing, industrial safety, environmental permitting, process safety management, and regulatory compliance. This position requires a hands-on leader capable of establishing corporate standards while maintaining practical oversight of geographically dispersed operations. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Corporate EHS Leadership & Management Systems - Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive corporate EHS management system. - Establish standardized EHS policies, procedures, operating requirements, and performance metrics. - Lead corporate EHS strategy and continuous improvement initiatives. - Establish site-level accountability for regulatory compliance and safe operations. - Develop and maintain corporate EHS risk registers and corrective action programs. - Support management reviews, internal audits, and executive-level EHS reporting. - Integrate EHS processes with operations, engineering, maintenance, and site development. 2. Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Management - Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, state, and local regulatory requirements. - Oversee environmental permits and compliance obligations associated with air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, and chemical storage. - Support permitting and regulatory coordination for new facility installations and site modifications. - Manage hazardous waste identification, generator classifications, accumulation requirements, and disposal programs. - Oversee spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) programs, where applicable. - Establish compliance inspection schedules and regulatory reporting processes. - Serve as the primary corporate EHS liaison with regulatory agencies and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs). 3. Process Safety & Chemical Management - Establish risk-based process safety programs for methane processing, methanol production, and associated equipment. - Lead or facilitate process hazard analyses (PHA), HAZOP studies, and operational risk assessments. - Develop and oversee Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) requirements. - Ensure appropriate safety controls for flammable liquids, combustible gases, toxic gases, and pressure systems. - Support the design, installation, and testing of gas detection, fire detection, emergency shutdown, and fire protection systems. - Establish standards for methanol storage, handling, containment, and transfer operations. - Oversee chemical hazard communication, SDS management, and chemical inventories. - Support applicable OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) applicability assessments and compliance. 4. Site Development, Deployment & Commissioning - Integrate EHS requirements into site selection, engineering reviews, and facility layout development. - Participate in equipment design reviews and installation risk assessments. - Establish standardized EHS requirements for contractor mobilization, installation, and commissioning. - Lead EHS readiness assessments prior to startup and commercial operation. - Verify emergency response provisions, personnel training, and critical safeguards prior to equipment startup.