Director - Health & Safety - Remote

Eco Materials; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Eco Material Technologies, a CRH Company, is seeking a Director, HS Utilities to lead health and safety programs across utility and byproduct sites in the US. You will manage a team of Safety Specialists and Coordinators, develop hazard controls for byproduct handling, and ensure OSHA compliance while partnering with client sites and plant management.

The role is remote with up to 50% travel to sites nationwide, reporting to the VP of Health & Safety.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience (3+ in leadership).
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or related field.
• Proficient in English; strong communication to site teams and utility client partners.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hands-on experience with material-handling and byproduct-processing hazards (e.g., combustible dust, bulk material handling, confined spaces).
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing site-level safety teams (Safety Specialists/Coordinators).
• Ability to travel regularly and maintain a visible presence across a multi-site utility operating footprint.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of health and safety programs for utility-sector operations, including synthetic gypsum and fly ash processing and other byproduct handling facilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Safety Specialists and Safety Coordinators supporting utility and byproduct-handling sites.
• Develop safety protocols and hazard controls specific to byproduct material handling, storage, and processing risks.
• Partner with utility client sites, host-facility operators, and plant management to align safety expectations and ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations.
• Monitor plant and site-level safety KPIs across the utility operating footprint, identifying locations requiring additional support or intervention.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses for utility and byproduct-handling operations using Human Performance methodologies.
• Conduct regular site visits and safety audits across utility and byproduct-handling locations to assess program execution and coach site teams.
• Oversee critical hazard programs (hazardous energy control, mobile equipment/pedestrian safety, confined space entry, combustible dust management) specific to utility operations.
• Collaborate with the Director, HS Operations roles and VP, Health & Safety to ensure consistency of enterprise safety standards while adapting programs to utility-specific hazards.
• Review and approve corrective action plans resulting from audits, incidents, and regulatory citations at utility sites; track closure to completion.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs tailored to the unique material‑handling and processing hazards of utility and byproduct operations.
• Support workers' compensation case management and early return-to-work programs in partnership with Human Resources.
• Prepare safety performance reporting for the VP, Health & Safety on utility operations safety metrics and program status.
• Ensure adherence to CRH Life‑Saving Rules and enterprise safety standards by employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors at utility sites.

Skills

Leadership

Safety programs

Incident investigations

Root-cause analysis

HOP methodologies

Travel flexibility

Data analysis

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene / Safety Management

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Eco Material Technologies, a CRH Company, is a leading producer of sustainable cement alternatives in the U.S. It is the nation's largest marketer and manager of fly ash, with the industry's only true national footprint of logistics networks and distribution channels. The Company also provides mission-critical utility services, including operations support, waste disposal, and environmental remediation.

Job Summary

The Director, HS Utilities leads health and safety programs for the company's utility-sector operations, including synthetic gypsum and fly ash processing and other byproduct handling and beneficial-reuse facilities, distinguishing this scope from the cement plant operations covered by the Director, HS Operations roles. This position is a peer to the Director, HS Operations positions within the Health & Safety organization, and is accountable for the day-to-day execution of safety programs at utility and byproduct-handling sites, leading a team of Safety Specialists and Safety Coordinators who provide site-level training, auditing, and incident response support. The Director develops safety protocols specific to the material-handling, storage, and processing hazards found in synthetic gypsum, fly ash, and other byproduct operations, and partners with utility client sites and plant management to ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations. This role reports to the VP, Health & Safety and monitors leading and lagging safety indicators across the utility operating footprint, driving continuous improvement in safety culture and performance.

Job Location

This is a remote role and can be located anywhere in the US. Travel up to 50% to our sites across the US.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of health and safety programs for utility-sector operations, including synthetic gypsum and fly ash processing and other byproduct handling facilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Safety Specialists and Safety Coordinators supporting utility and byproduct-handling sites.
• Develop safety protocols and hazard controls specific to byproduct material handling, storage, and processing risks (e.g., combustible dust, bulk material handling, confined spaces).
• Partner with utility client sites, host-facility operators, and plant management to align safety expectations and ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations.
• Monitor plant and site-level safety KPIs across the utility operating footprint, identifying locations requiring additional support or intervention.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses for utility and byproduct-handling operations using Human Performance methodologies.
• Conduct regular site visits and safety audits across utility and byproduct-handling locations to assess program execution and coach site teams.
• Oversee critical hazard programs (hazardous energy control, mobile equipment/pedestrian safety, confined space entry, combustible dust management) specific to utility operations.
• Collaborate with the Director, HS Operations roles and VP, Health & Safety to ensure consistency of enterprise safety standards while adapting programs to utility-specific hazards.
• Review and approve corrective action plans resulting from audits, incidents, and regulatory citations at utility sites; track closure to completion.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs tailored to the unique material‑handling and processing hazards of utility and byproduct operations.
• Support workers' compensation case management and early return-to-work programs in partnership with Human Resources.
• Prepare safety performance reporting for the VP, Health & Safety on utility operations safety metrics and program status.
• Ensure adherence to CRH Life‑Saving Rules and enterprise safety standards by employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors at utility sites.

Job Requirements

• 8 + years of related experience (3+ in leadership)
• Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or related field
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication and listening skills; ability to communicate safety expectations to site teams and utility client partners.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hands‑on experience with material‑handling and byproduct‑processing hazards (e.g., combustible dust, bulk material handling, confined spaces).
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing site‑level safety teams (Safety Specialists/Coordinators).
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy in a fast‑paced, multi‑site operating environment.
• Experience leading incident investigations and root‑cause analyses using HOP or similar human performance methodologies.
• Strong relationship‑building skills; ability to partner effectively with utility client sites and host‑facility operators.
• Ability to travel regularly and maintain a visible presence across a multi‑site utility operating footprint.
• Proficiency in databases for injury/accident investigation data, industrial hygiene data, and behavioral safety observations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Promotes use of nurse case management firm and early return‑to‑work program.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peer Directors, HS Operations to maintain consistent enterprise safety standards.

Compensation

• Salary range of $145,000 to $165,000/year
• Annual bonus target
• Long term incentive program
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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