This position serves as the senior leader responsible for safety strategy, regulatory compliance, employee training, incident prevention, and continuous improvement of safety performance throughout the organization.
The Safety Director will provide strategic oversight of all safety initiatives, Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, and field-based safety programs while partnering closely with Operations, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership. The role is responsible for establishing company-wide safety standards, ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, customer, and industry requirements, and promoting a culture where safety is a core value embedded in every aspect of the business.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Safety Leadership & Strategy- Develop and execute the company's overall safety vision, strategy, and annual objectives.
- Drive a world-class safety culture across all branches, field operations, service teams, and corporate functions.
- Lead and mentor Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, and operational leaders to ensure consistent implementation of safety programs.
- Provide strategic direction and guidance to leadership teams regarding safety compliance, risk reduction, and loss prevention initiatives.
- Establish annual safety performance goals, metrics, and leading indicators.
- Present safety performance, trends, and recommendations to Executive Leadership.
- Promote employee engagement through safety committees, recognition programs, and behavior-based safety initiatives.
Regulatory Compliance- Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EPA, and state and federal specific regulations.
- Monitor regulatory changes and implement policy and procedural updates as necessary.
- Maintain corporate safety manuals, programs, policies, procedures, and training materials.
- Serve as the company's primary liaison during regulatory inspections, audits, and investigations.
- Ensure all company safety records, documentation, and reporting requirements remain compliant and up to date.
- Oversee contractor, customer, and site-specific safety compliance requirements.
Safety Program Administration- Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve corporate safety programs and initiatives.
- Oversee management of compliance platforms including ISNetworld (ISN), Avetta, Veriforce, Samsara, 1st Reporting, Core Health, and customer-specific systems.
- Manage workplace injury, incident, and vehicle accident reporting, including workers' compensation, insurance claims, safety hotline oversight, and legal liaison activities.
- Review safety performance metrics and develop action plans to address trends and opportunities.
- Establish company standards for audits, inspections, corrective actions, and safety observations.
- Lead annual safety planning and implementation efforts throughout the organization.
- Maintain oversight of safety scorecards, incentive programs, and performance tracking systems.
Training & Development- Develop and implement company-wide safety education and training programs.
- Conduct regional leadership training, webinars, and safety meetings.
- Partner with training department to ensure employees receive proper instruction on:
- Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Safety, Confined Space Entry, Rigging and Lifting, Hazard Communication, Powered Industrial Trucks, Equipment Operations, and Emergency Preparedness
- Promote consistent understanding and application of safety expectations throughout the organization.
Incident Investigation & Risk Management- Urgently direct investigations involving injuries, vehicle incidents, near misses, property damage, and regulatory events.
- Ensure Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Management of Change (MOC) processes are properly utilized.
- Develop corrective and preventative action plans to eliminate recurring hazards.
- Analyze incident trends and risk factors to proactively reduce injuries and losses.
- Provide detailed summaries and recommendations to executive leadership regarding significant incidents and corrective actions.
- Coordinate emergency response activities and support branches during critical events.
Field Operations Support- Conduct branch safety reviews, site visits, operational audits, and field investigations, including communicating findings and recommendations to customers as needed.
- Evaluate workplace hazards and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
- Partner with Operations leadership to ensure safe work practices are consistently followed.
- Support crane inspection, maintenance, installation, fabrication, and field service operations through active involvement in safety planning and compliance.
- Lead safety assessments of new processes, tools, equipment, and service offerings.
- Ensure field observations, audits, and corrective actions are completed and documented.
Performance Management & Continuous Improvement- Establish measurable goals and key performance indicators for safety personnel and operations leaders.
- Evaluate effectiveness of safety initiatives through audits, inspections, training participation, and incident data.
- Utilize data-driven analysis to identify trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support profitability and productivity goals through effective risk management and loss prevention strategies.
- Recommend investments and process improvements that strengthen employee safety while supporting operational efficiency.
Qualifications:Education and/or Experience Required at Entry:- Master's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Sciences, Business Management, or a related field preferred; Bachelor's degree considered with relevant certifications and demonstrated professional experience.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive safety leadership experience.
- Minimum 5 years managing multi-site safety programs and personnel.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and MSHA regulations, safety management systems, and industrial safety requirements.
- Experience leading investigations, compliance audits, and regulatory interactions.
Skills, Abilities, Special Licenses or Certificate:- A Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) preferred.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting industrial service, crane service, construction, manufacturing, maintenance, or field service organizations.
- Experience with behavior-based safety programs and safety management systems.
Equipment Used in Job Performance:- Company-issued laptop, mobile devices, safety and compliance software, audit and inspection tools, reporting systems, PPE, and other equipment necessary to support safety audits, investigations, training, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Utilize and apply working knowledge with industrial safety monitoring equipment, including WBGT monitors, H9S gas detectors, anemometers, and other hazard assessment and mitigation tools.
Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:- Ability to work in industrial environments and active job sites conducting facility and field audits including climbing stairs, ladders, and accessing elevated work areas.
- Ability to occasionally work at heights exceeding 30 feet while performing safety evaluations.
- Ability to travel to branch locations, customer facilities, and project sites as required.
- Travel up to 50% throughout the United States.
- Overnight travel required based on business needs, audits, investigations, training, and leadership meetings.
