WhiteWater Express Car Wash

Director of Environmental Health & Safety

WX999 - HR - Houston, TX - Full Time

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Director of Environmental Health & Safety

At WhiteWater Express, we are more than just a car wash; we are a company built on respect, communication, and a passion for people. Our dedicated team members are leaders within the company, and we believe that personal growth is the key to our organizational success. If you are a self-starter, motivated, and ready to take on new challenges, we want you to succeed with us, as a part of a rapidly growing business.

Position Overview

WhiteWater Express Car Wash is seeking an experienced Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) to design, implement and lead a company-wide safety program, building upon and strengthening the foundation already in place. This role will drive a safety-first culture across a growing, multi-state organization, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing operational risk, and protecting employees, customers, and company assets.

The Director operates with a high level of autonomy, supervising a small team while partnering with Operations and HR leadership to implement proactive safety programs, maintain OSHA and electrical safety compliance, and support safe, efficient operations across all locations.

The ideal candidate is a strategic safety leader with deep knowledge of OSHA compliance, electrical safety standards, incident investigation, and multi-site safety program management, with the ability to influence leaders and drive consistent safety practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, lead and execute the company’s environmental health and safety strategy across all locations to ensure safety remains the organization’s top operational priority.
  • Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA standards and reporting requirements.
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve safety training programs, policies, and procedures to reduce workplace risk and prevent incidents.
  • Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and regulatory reporting.
  • Track and analyze safety metrics including Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), incident rates, and near-miss reporting to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
  • Provide regular safety and compliance reporting to senior leadership to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Oversee electrical safety programs, including lockout/tagout procedures, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct field safety audits and site inspections across multiple states to ensure operational compliance and identify safety improvements.
  • Develop and deliver safety training programs for field leadership and team members.
  • Partner with Operations, HR, and Facilities to identify and mitigate safety risks related to new locations, acquisitions, and operational changes.
  • Supervise and develop safety personnel while establishing clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
  • Support loss prevention initiatives and collaborate with HR to manage field safety situations.

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, compliance requirements, and safety reporting
  • Experience managing multi-site safety programs across multiple states
  • Understanding of electrical safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
  • Skilled in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and hazard mitigation
  • Knowledge of environmental health & safety best practices and safety training development
  • Ability to analyze safety data and implement proactive risk reduction strategies
  • Strong leadership, communication, and training facilitation skills
  • Ability to influence operational leaders and drive safety accountability
  • Proficiency with safety reporting systems and Microsoft Office
  • Loss prevention experience is a plus

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience
  • 5+ years managing safety programs across multiple locations or states

Preferred Certifications

  • CSP – Certified Safety Professional
  • ASP – Associate Safety Professional
  • CHST – Construction Health & Safety Technician (or similar certification)
  • OSHA 30-Hour Certification or equivalent advanced OSHA training

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Benefits 

  • Compensation ranging from $110K to $120K base per year
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Paid Time Off in addition to Company Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Pathways to Advancement
  • Free Weekly Car Washes

Our employees are our most valuable asset. We only employ the best people in the service industry who embrace new challenges with enthusiasm. If you are looking for professional development with advancement opportunities in a fast-growing organization, come join our Team!


 
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