Director - Health & Safety
Accountabilities Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety programs across utility operations, including synthetic gypsum and fly ash processing and other byproduct-handling facilities.
Manage, coach, and develop a team of Safety Specialists and Safety Coordinators responsible for site-level training, audits, and incident response.
Establish and maintain safety protocols and hazard controls tailored to material handling, storage, and processing, including combustible dust, bulk materials, and confined spaces.
Partner with utility clients, host-facility operators, and plant management to align safety expectations and ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations.
Monitor leading and lagging safety indicators across multiple sites, identify performance gaps, and coordinate targeted interventions.
Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses using Human Performance principles or similar methodologies.
Conduct regular site visits and safety audits to assess program effectiveness, coach local teams, and reinforce safe working practices.
Oversee critical hazard programs covering hazardous energy control, mobile equipment and pedestrian safety, confined-space entry, and combustible dust management.
Collaborate with peer health and safety directors and executive leadership to maintain consistent enterprise standards while adapting programs to utility-specific risks.
Review and approve corrective action plans arising from audits, incidents, and regulatory citations, ensuring timely completion and follow-through.
Develop and deliver training programs addressing the unique hazards of material handling and byproduct processing.
Support workers’ compensation case management and early return-to-work initiatives in partnership with Human Resources and nurse case management providers.
Prepare regular safety performance reports, communicate program status, and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
Ensure employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors follow applicable life-saving rules and established safety standards.
Requirements:
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience, including 3 or more years in a leadership role.
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or a related discipline.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and practical experience managing industrial material-handling and byproduct-processing hazards, including combustible dust, bulk material handling, and confined spaces.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop site-level safety teams, including Safety Specialists and Safety Coordinators.
Experience leading incident investigations and root-cause analyses using Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles or comparable methodologies.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to communicate safety expectations clearly to site teams, clients, and operational partners.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with strong attention to detail in fast-paced, multi-site operating environments.
Proven relationship-building and collaboration skills, particularly when working with utility clients, host-facility operators, and cross-functional leadership teams.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly and maintain a visible presence across multiple operating sites.
Proficiency with databases and systems used to manage injury and accident investigations, industrial hygiene data, and behavioral safety observations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
Knowledge of workers’ compensation case management and early return-to-work programs.
Ability to collaborate with peer safety leaders to maintain consistent safety standards across different operational areas.
Benefits:
Annual base salary of $145,000–$165,000 , as stated in the original posting.
Annual bonus target.
Long-term incentive program.
401(k) plan or group retirement savings program.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Life insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional growth, development, and internal advancement.
Remote work arrangement, with travel of up to 50% to operational sites.
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