Enterprise Safety Leader

PARIC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

PARIC is seeking a Vice President of Safety to lead enterprise-wide safety strategy, build a proactive safety culture, and ensure regulatory compliance across all business units. The role partners with Operations, HR, Risk, and Legal to embed safety into planning and performance management.

The VP will define safety targets, champion improvements, and guide incident investigations, audits, and training programs to protect employees and optimize operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute the company’s safety vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Set and maintain corporate safety policies, standards, and procedures across all business units.
• Champion a values-based, prevention-focused safety culture that engages leaders and employees at all levels.
• Serve as the primary advisor to Operations leadership on safety risks, trends, and strategic opportunities.
• Define leading and lagging safety performance targets (e.g., EMR, TRIR, DART) and ensure organizational accountability.
• Lead company-wide safety communication, campaigns, and recognition programs.
• Ensure meaningful employee involvement in safety committees, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Risk, and Legal to integrate safety into business planning, training, and performance management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CSP Certification

Job description

PARIC is seeking a Vice President of Safety to lead enterprise-wide safety strategy, build a proactive safety culture, and ensure regulatory compliance across all business units. The role partners with Operations, HR, Risk, and Legal to embed safety into planning and performance management.

The VP will define safety targets, champion improvements, and guide incident investigations, audits, and training programs to protect employees and optimize operations.