Chicago, Illinois
18 hours ago
Associate Director-Env/Health/Safety

Job Description:

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it.

As an Associate Director-Env/Health/Safety, you will be responsible for overseeing a team to develop and implement comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and a safe workplace culture. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities: Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

Develop and Implement EHS Policies: Create and enforce comprehensive policies to ensure regulatory compliance and promote workplace safety. 

Risk Assessments and Training: Perform risk evaluations and deliver training programs to educate employees on EHS practices and emergency response. 

Incident Management and Sustainability: Oversee investigations of accidents, conduct regular audits, and ensure continuous improvement in safety protocols. 

Manage EHS Team: Mentor EHS team and manage team engagement and communication with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and community partners. 

Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional tasks as needed, including managing sustainability initiatives, analyzing EHS data, overseeing budget management, and other responsibilities related to EHS operations. 

Job Contribution: Oversees operational aspects of the department, focusing on the day-to-day management of related initiatives. This role is primarily concerned with the implementation and execution of strategies developed by higher management.  Typically leads to entry-level and career-level staff within the organization. Responsible for influencing decisions regarding the hiring, firing, disciplinary action, promotional activity, and pay decisions for subordinates. 

What you’ll do:

Coach and manage employee performance and behavior, develop the training strategy, monitor costs to meet financial goals and ensure all personnel are handled in accordance with company guidelines

Also required to interface with customers through face-to-face and/or telephone interactions

Duties include travel (averaging travel 50%) to assigned territories interviewing/hire/fire along with submitting performance appraisal for supervisors

Monitors costs and workload

Administers and oversees company safety practices, and vehicle and tool inventory

Establish, implement and monitor adherence to methods, processes and procedures including managing employee attendance

Responsible for training, evaluating and managing performance evaluations of direct reports. Influences decisions regarding the hiring, firing, disciplinary action, promotional activity, and pay decisions for subordinates

What you’ll bring:

Required Experience:

5+ years of network related technical experience some of which was in a supervisory role

Desired Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) preferred

Supervisory: Yes

Environmental Requirements:

This position may be responsible for contributing to AT&T compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions.

Our Associate Director-Env/Health/Safety, earns between $116,700 – $196,100 annually.  Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.  

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage  

401(k) plan  

Tuition reimbursement program  

Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)  

Paid Parental Leave  

Paid Caregiver Leave  

Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected  

Adoption Reimbursement  

Disability Benefits (short term and long term)  

Life and Accidental Death Insurance  

Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal  

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)  

Extensive employee wellness programs  

Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,

AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Ready to join our team? Apply today

#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$116,700.00 - $196,100.00

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

Job ID R-78981-4 Date posted 08/15/2025
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