Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Regional Director of HSE, Facilities & Capital Projects- Americas, to join its team. This is a hands on, leadership role responsible for partnering with site GMs and HSE Director to set the strategic direction, management, and continuous improvement of all HSE programs, as well as manage facility operations, building, equipment maintenance, custodial services, capital management, capital installation project management, and grounds management. This individual ensures regulatory compliance, fosters a culture of safety, and maintains a high-performing, well-maintained physical environment that supports organizational objectives.
Core Responsibilities:
Leadership & Administration
- Partner with GM, build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HSE & Facilities teams across the U.S. sites including hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning.
- Develop/manage the annual HSE & Facilities budget, including operating expenses & capital expenditure planning/execution.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, HR, Finance, etc. to align HSE and facilities strategies with business objectives.
- Stay current with industry best practices, emerging regulations, and new technologies in HSE and facilities management. Champion sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives to reduce the organization's environmental footprint and operating costs.
Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
- Partner with the Director, HSE to develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide HSE policies, programs, and procedures in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Drive safety culture initiatives to reinforce engagement and accountability at every level.
- Manage all environmental compliance programs, including air quality, water discharge, waste management, hazardous materials handling, and sustainability initiatives. Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, state environmental agencies, fire marshals, etc.) during inspections, audits, and permitting processes.
- Develop and oversee emergency preparedness and response plans, including fire prevention, evacuation procedures, spill response, and business continuity planning.
- Establish and track leading and lagging HSE key performance indicators (KPIs), including Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Days Away/Restricted/Transfer (DART), near-miss reporting, safety observations, and environmental metrics.
- Manage workers' compensation programs in partnership with Human Resources and insurance carriers.
- Direct all HSE training programs, ensuring timely completion and documentation of required training (e.g., HAZWOPER, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, PPE, respiratory protection).
Facilities Management Responsibilities
- Partner with GMs to develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for building systems (including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, fire suppression, and security systems), production equipment (e.g. CNC laser cutters, CNC benders, VTLs) and logistics).
- Direct equipment maintenance programs, ensuring reliability, uptime, and lifecycle management of production and support equipment. Incorporate an effective asset management system to drive coordinated equipment and tooling maintenance and uptime.
- Lead capital improvement projects, renovations, and new construction efforts, managing scope, budgets, and timelines.
- Negotiate and manage contracts with external vendors, service providers, and contractors for maintenance, cleaning, security, waste removal, and specialized services. Ensure all facilities meet applicable building codes, ADA requirements, fire codes, and occupancy standards.
- Oversee facility security systems, access control, and related protocols.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in HSE, maintenance and facilities management, or a combination of the three.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-site facilities. Track record of building/sustaining a strong safety culture with measurable results.
- Experience managing capital projects, budgets, and cross-functional teams. Strong project management skills/ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks. Strong understanding of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety) and equipment maintenance best practices. Proficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), EHS management software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Education and Preferred Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/management. Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP); Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP); Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start in that role. Export license applications may take several weeks to be processed.
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