Corporate Safety Director

ResponsAble Safety Staffing; Tennessee; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company vehicle

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

ResponsAble Safety Staffing seeks an experienced Corporate Safety Director to lead our companywide safety strategy and culture across multiple industrial construction projects. This hands-on leadership role partners with operations to translate standards into daily execution and drives continuous improvement.

You will mentor safety professionals, develop training programs, ensure OSHA compliance, conduct investigations, and report to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive safety leadership experience.
• Industrial construction and heavy maintenance experience.
• Proven incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute corporate safety strategy, annual improvement plans, goals, and KPIs.
• Lead safety training programs for craft professionals, supervisors, and managers.
• Conduct project site audits, inspections, and safety assessments across locations.
• Manage OSHA interactions, inspections, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program development

OSHA 1926 knowledge

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Corporate Safety Director- ResponsAble Safety

DIRECT HIRE- RELO REQUIRED- $150K- Bonus- Vehicle- Benefits- $180K package

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Corporate Safety Director to lead our companywide safety strategy and help shape a culture where every employee goes home safely every day. This is a high‑impact leadership opportunity for a safety professional who understands industrial construction, earns trust in the field, and can partner with operations leaders to turn strong safety standards into daily execution.

In this role, you will provide strategic direction, coaching, accountability, and technical safety expertise across projects and operating locations. You will lead continuous improvement efforts, strengthen compliance programs, support project teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on safety performance, risk management, and regulatory requirements.

Lead companywide safety strategy and culture.

• Develop and execute corporate safety strategy, annual safety improvement plans, goals, and key performance indicators.
• Promote a proactive safety culture built on accountability, coaching, field engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Advise executive leadership on safety performance, risk management, OSHA compliance, customer expectations, and industry best practices.
• Maintain and improve the corporate safety management system, including policies, procedures, standards, and consistent practices across projects and locations.
• Partner with operations leadership to identify risks, remove barriers, and support safe, efficient project execution.
• Conduct project site audits, inspections, and safety assessments across active industrial construction environments.
• Provide technical guidance in areas such as electrical work, steel erection, rigging, crane operations, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and other high‑risk activities.
• Lead serious incident and near‑miss investigations, complete root cause analyses, and drive corrective actions through closure.
• Track trends, communicate lessons learned, and implement practical prevention measures that reduce risk.

Develop people, programs, and performance.

• Develop and oversee safety training programs for craft professionals, supervisors, and managers.
• Ensure required regulatory training, certifications, and documentation are completed and maintained.
• Support apprenticeship, NCCER, and workforce development initiatives by integrating safety leadership into employee development.
• Mentor operations leaders and safety professionals in effective safety leadership, coaching, documentation, and accountability practices.

Manage compliance, reporting, and customer confidence.

• Maintain regulatory compliance across operating locations, including OSHA requirements and applicable industry standards.
• Manage OSHA interactions, inspections, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.

What you will have

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant industry experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive safety leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial construction, heavy industrial maintenance, specialty contracting.
• Experience supporting electrical, mechanical, steel erection, rigging, crane operations, confined space, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and other high‑risk work activities preferred.
• Proven success leading safety programs across multiple projects, teams, and operating locations.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Certified Instructional Trainer or similar training credential a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Strengths

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1926 and related construction safety regulations.
• Deep understanding of industrial construction safety practices and field execution.
• Ability to influence culture, build trust, and drive accountability at all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication, coaching, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent incident investigation, root cause analysis, trend analysis, and corrective action management capabilities.
• Experience with behavior‑based safety, safety management systems, and safety reporting software.
• Practical, solutions‑oriented approach with the ability to balance compliance, field realities, and operational needs.

Travel and Work Environment

• Regular travel to project sites throughout operating regions is required.
• Must be able to access active construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and safely navigate industrial work environments.

The successful Corporate Safety Director will be a visible, credible leader who leads by example, builds strong relationships with craft professionals and operations leaders, and helps every employee take ownership of safety.

• A passion for protecting people and strengthening safety culture.
• The confidence to coach, challenge, and support leaders at every level.
• The field presence to connect with employees and understand real job site conditions.
• The discipline to build consistent systems, measure performance, and follow through on improvement plans.