Director of Safety, Transmission Distribution & SubstationSnapshot:The Director of Safety, Transmission Distribution & Substation (TDS) provides strategic leadership and oversight for safety, compliance, training, and workforce development initiatives across TDS operations. This role partners closely with operational leadership to drive a culture of safety excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, support employee development, and continuously improve safety performance throughout the organization. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to company leadership while leading programs that protect employees, strengthen operational effectiveness, and support long-term business success.
A Day in the Life:- Lead and support the implementation of company safety policies, programs, and procedures across transmission, distribution, and substation operations.
- Partner with regional leadership and safety professionals to ensure employees have the resources, knowledge, and training necessary to perform work safely.
- Monitor, interpret, and communicate federal and state safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on safety compliance, risk management, and incident prevention.
- Analyze safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Lead or support investigations involving serious incidents, injuries, property damage, near misses, and equipment losses.
- Develop, implement, and deliver training programs that support employee development and regulatory compliance.
- Support apprenticeship, workforce development, and career progression initiatives across TDS operations.
- Collaborate with operational leadership to identify training needs and improve workforce readiness.
- Serve as the company representative with regulatory agencies, insurance partners, investigators, and external consultants.
- Conduct audits and assessments of safety programs, procedures, and performance.
- Assist in recruiting, onboarding, developing, and mentoring safety personnel.
- Support departmental planning, budgeting, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
- Maintain accurate safety documentation, records, and reporting processes.
- Foster a proactive safety culture focused on accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills: - High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Safety, or a related field preferred.
- Four to ten years of progressive safety experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of utility, transmission, distribution, substation, or construction safety practices.
- Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations and other applicable federal and state safety requirements.
- Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- Experience developing and delivering safety training programs.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to analyze safety data and develop actionable recommendations.
- Strong organizational, planning, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
- Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, or similar credentials preferred.
- Ability to travel approximately 50%.
Benefits & Culture:Our success is based on our customers' confidence in us, our people's loyalty, hard work, and performance, and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We know that strong teams are built by fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and shared success. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401K w/ company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Paid Vacation
- Servant Leadership Training
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 859-263-5148 x1504Email: hiring@dhec.com
