SHEQ and Sustainability Manager
22 days ago
Pasadena
Job Description Job Title: SHEQ and Sustainability Manager Location: Houston Reports to: Local General Manager Business Area: Specialty Rental Division Type: Full-time, Permanent Purpose of the Role As our new SHEQ and Sustainability Manager, you will lead the transformation of a recently acquired company into the Atlas Copco SHEQ and Sustainability Culture. This is a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation from the ground up, including implementing modern safety systems, developing a robust sustainability strategy and driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Key Responsibilities 1. Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) • Implement Atlas Copco’s Safety Culture and standards across all operations., • Lead change management efforts to embed proactive safety behaviors at all levels., • Deploy tools and systems for risk assessment, incident reporting and legal compliance., • Implement and maintain a certified Management System in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards., • Support the development of local procedures aligned with Group requirements., • Act as a role model for Visible Leadership in Safety. 2. Sustainability • Establish the first sustainability roadmap for the company, aligned with Group goals., • Lead the development of carbon footprint reporting and Science Based Targets metrics (starting from zero)., • Engage key stakeholders to integrate sustainability into daily operations and long-term strategy., • Provide customer-facing teams with knowledgeable support on sustainability topics, offering relevant insights and clear messaging. 3. Leadership & Culture • Act as a business partner to Operations, Services and Sales & Marketing teams., • Guide, coach and influence leaders to take ownership of SHEQ and Sustainability goals., • Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement., • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Safety or related field., • Minimum 8 years of experience in SHEQ and/or Sustainability leadership roles., • Proven track record of implementing SHEQ programs and/or Sustainability reporting systems from scratch., • Experience in change management, preferably in the context of acquisitions or cultural integration., • Strong leadership and influencing skills across all levels of the organization., • Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability., • Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills., • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive progress in new or transforming environments. Atlas Copco is a multinational company with over 150 years of history, operating in more than 180 countries, and recognized as a global leader in industrial solutions.