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
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Support site acceptance testing, commissioning activities, and operational handover.
- Develop repeatable EHS deployment standards to support rapid multi-site expansion.
- Occupational Health & Industrial Safety
- Oversee implementation of OSHA-compliant occupational safety programs.
- Establish corporate requirements for lockout/tagout, electrical safety, confined spaces, hot work, and working at heights.
- Develop PPE standards appropriate for chemical processing and field operations.
- Oversee industrial hygiene assessments and occupational exposure monitoring.
- Manage portable and fixed gas detection requirements, including testing, calibration, and response protocols.
- Lead injury prevention initiatives, incident investigations, and corrective action tracking.
- Oversee contractor safety management and safe work permitting systems.
- Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Develop site-specific emergency response plans addressing fires, chemical releases, gas leaks, medical emergencies, and equipment failures.
- Establish emergency shutdown and evacuation protocols in coordination with engineering and operations.
- Coordinate emergency planning with local fire departments, emergency responders, and regulatory authorities.
- Conduct emergency response drills and evaluate response readiness.
- Manage relationships with environmental spill response and remediation contractors.
- Support incident command and response during significant EHS events.
- Training & EHS Software Systems
- Establish a corporate EHS training matrix based on job responsibilities and regulatory requirements.
- Implement and oversee an EHS learning management system (LMS).
- Develop training requirements for process operators, maintenance technicians, and contractors.
- Maintain training records, certifications, and qualification tracking.
- Implement EHS software solutions for incident management, inspections, chemical management, and corrective actions.
- Coordinate EHS data and work processes with applicable CMMS and operational management platforms.
- Auditing, Incident Investigation & Performance Improvement
- Develop and execute corporate EHS inspection and audit programs.
- Investigate significant incidents, near misses, and high-potential events.
- Perform root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified.
- Monitor leading and lagging EHS performance indicators.
- Provide routine EHS performance reports to executive leadership.
- Identify recurring operational risks and implement systemic improvements.
- Promote proactive hazard identification and a strong reporting culture.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in an EHS leadership or management position. Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in environmental, health, and safety management.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated experience in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical operations, industrial gas processing, renewable fuels, or comparable high-hazard industrial operations.
- Experience managing EHS compliance across multiple facilities or states.
- Practical knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable fire and building code requirements.
- Experience with hazardous materials, flammable liquids, chemical storage, and industrial process safety.
- Demonstrated ability to develop corporate EHS programs and lead regulatory inspections.
- Strong communication skills with regulators, engineers, field operators, contractors, and executive leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
- Experience with methanol manufacturing, natural gas processing, renewable fuels, or landfill gas operations.
- Knowledge of NFPA 30, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and applicable fire protection standards.
- Experience conducting HAZOP studies, process hazard analyses, and PSSR activities.
- Familiarity with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP regulatory applicability and program requirements.
- Experience with aboveground storage tanks, chemical transfer systems, and hazardous materials transportation.
- Experience developing EHS programs for startup or rapidly expanding industrial organizations.
- Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system principles.
- Experience implementing EHS software, LMS platforms, and electronic compliance management systems.
Salary Range: $135,000 – $150,000, depending on experience
Work Location: U.S. Hybrid/Remote with Travel to Operating Sites
Travel: 30-50%, based on site development and operational activities
Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer: At M2X Energy, we are working toward a low-carbon, sustainable future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our global, revolutionary products. M2X Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About M2X Energy
M2X Energy is converting wasted methane into low-carbon methanol using modular systems to create immediate environmental and economic value. As manufacturing and deployment scale, M2X is moving into a significant phase of growth. At M2X, you’ll work on tangible challenges alongside a collaborative team shaped by trust, pragmatism, and inventive problem-solving. It’s a place for people who want meaningful challenges, room to grow, and work that leads to real-world impact.
