Senior Director of Environmental, Health & Safety

Transco Rail Services

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Senior Director, Environmental, Health & Safety

US HOUSTON AREA BASED WITH EASY ACCESS TO AIRPORT FOR REGIONAL TRAVEL (HYBRID)

Transco Rail Services | Marmon Holdings | Berkshire Hathaway

Lead a High-Impact EHS Function. Shape the Future of a Critical Industrial Business.

Some leadership roles manage programs.

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
• Environmental risk management
• 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

As part of Marmon Holdings, you'll join one of the largest privately held industrial organizations in the world, supported by the strength, stability, and long-term vision of Berkshire Hathaway.

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 into practical business solutions

Qualifications Required

• 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

• Master's degree
• 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.

Apply today.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.