Corporate Safety Director Enterprise Governance

Southland Industries Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)

Paid parental leave

Training/professional development opportunities

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Southland Industries Inc. is looking for a Corporate Safety Director - Enterprise Governance in Portland, Oregon. This senior role is responsible for advancing corporate safety programs and ensuring the effective execution of safety strategies across regions. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in safety within construction or industrial environments, along with relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with a company match, comprehensive medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive safety experience within construction, mechanical, or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site or regional safety programs with enterprise oversight responsibility.
• CSP, CHST, or SMS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate oversight for serious incidents and high-potential events.
• Conduct regular field engagements alongside regional and project leadership.
• Translate corporate initiatives into clear messaging that supports adoption.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Safety data analytics

Education

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

Tools

Samsara

Power BI

Procore Safety

Job description

Position Summary

The Corporate Safety Director - Enterprise Governance is a senior enterprise safety leader responsible for governing, advancing, and scaling corporate safety programs across assigned regions. This role ensures consistent application of corporate safety strategy while enabling regional teams to execute effectively at the project level.

Acting as an extension of Corporate EHS, this leader provides oversight, assurance, and strategic partnership, not day‑to‑day site management, by driving learning from incidents, strengthening leading indicators, integrating safety into operational and design decisions, and developing the next generation of safety leadership. The role serves as a critical connector between corporate standards and regional execution, ensuring safety remains a core business discipline.

Position Details

Enterprise Incident Learning & Risk Management

• Provide corporate oversight for serious incidents and high‑potential events, ensuring systemic root‑cause analysis and enterprise‑level learning.
• Validate corrective actions for quality, sustainability, and alignment with corporate standards—not just closure.
• Lead learning teams and post‑incident reviews focused on organizational learning, human factors, and risk system improvements, rather than individual fault.
• Identify trends and emerging risks that require escalation, policy refinement, or enterprise intervention.

Proactive Field Presence & Assurance

• Conduct regular field engagements alongside regional and project leadership to assess program effectiveness, leadership behaviors, and leading indicators.
• Provide field‑based coaching to operations and safety leaders, reinforcing expectations for planning quality, hazard anticipation, and accountability.
• Participate selectively in toolbox talks and site engagements to reinforce enterprise priorities, validate messaging, and maintain visibility as a corporate safety leader.

Program Governance, Training & Capability Building

• Translate corporate initiatives into clear, field‑relevant messaging that supports adoption while maintaining fidelity to enterprise intent.
• Identify capability gaps across regions and recommend enterprise training or development solutions.

Cross‑Functional & Enterprise Leadership

• Ensure regional alignment with corporate safety standards, policies, and governance expectations.
• Partner with engineering and design teams to integrate safety into constructability reviews, pre‑construction planning, and early project decisions.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, and Talent teams to support safety leadership pipelines, college outreach, and succession planning.
• Actively support the VP of EHS with enterprise initiatives, strategic analysis, and business case development for program improvements.

Culture, Engagement & External Influence

• Champion enterprise‑wide safety culture initiatives, including recognition programs such as Live It, ensuring consistency and impact across regions.
• Serve as a visible corporate safety ambassador with regional clients, trade partners, and industry organizations, strengthening trust and credibility.
• Promote engagement through transparent communication, positive reinforcement, and consistent presence with leaders at all organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive safety experience within construction, mechanical, or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated success leading multi‑site or regional safety programs with enterprise oversight responsibility.
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills; ability to lead through partnership rather than direct authority.
• Proficiency with safety data and analytics platforms (e.g., Samsara, Power BI, Procore Safety, or similar).
• CSP, CHST, or SMS required.
• OSHA 500 Construction and other relevant certifications preferred.
• 80–90% travel across multiple U.S. regions, including driving and air travel.
• Ability to traverse active construction sites, including ladders and scaffolding.
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company‑paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.