Develop and execute a scalable HS&E strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on risk exposure and mitigation.
Drive year-over-year improvement in TRIR, DART, and EMR performance.
Manage departmental budget and resource planning.
Partner with Operations to integrate safety planning into preconstruction and bid strategy.
Embed HS&E strategy into operational planning to proactively mitigate risk, improve EMR, and drive field execution excellence.
Ensure safety excellence strengthens competitive positioning.
Lead compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, PHMSA, and multi-state regulatory requirements.
Oversee company OQ program.
Manage regulatory reporting, audits, inspections, and agency interfaces.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
Conduct field visits to reinforce leadership presence and hazard recognition.
Coach field supervisors on behavioral-based safety.
Lead company safety committees and drive accountability at all levels.
Implement and leverage digital safety management systems.
Develop executive dashboards for real-time performance visibility.
Track, analyze, and report on key safety metrics including TRIR, DART, and EMR.
Utilize leading and lagging indicators to proactively reduce incidents.

10+ years progressive HS&E leadership experience in utility, pipeline, or heavy civil construction.
5+ years leading safety teams in high-hazard environments (trenching, confined space, heavy equipment, gas utilities).
Experience operating across multi-state regulatory jurisdictions.
Demonstrated success by reducing TRIR and EMR.
Required: CHST or equivalent.
Preferred: CSP or equivalent.
Required: OSHA 30 & 500.
Additional Experience Preferred: Union workforce exposure.
Client-facing safety leadership.
Experience in organizations with 300+ field employees.
Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

HS&E Director

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