Health & Safety Compliance Director

Carylon Corporation; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Carylon Corporation is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Compliance Director to lead and continuously improve the company’s enterprise-wide health and safety program. The Director will establish safety strategies, policies, standards, training, reporting, and performance expectations while leading EHST & Compliance Managers.

This role partners with Operations to integrate safety into business decisions, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and driving consistent safety practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in safety/related field.
• 15+ years of progressive Health & Safety compliance experience; field time is a strong plus.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and related regulations.
• Experience across multiple locations or business units in safety leadership.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Experience developing safety metrics, dashboards, audits and corrective-action programs.
• Excellent communications, presentation, coaching and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Build and continuously improve Carylon's enterprise-wide health and safety program, policies, procedures, standards and training.
• Establish safety goals, accountability, and consistent processes across operating companies.
• Lead and develop EHST & Compliance Managers; provide tools and coaching for field execution.
• Oversee safety data analysis and reporting; identify systemic risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and state/local regulations across locations.
• Write and update safety policies, and establish enterprise-wide training requirements.
• Monitor safety metrics and provide executive leadership with regular insights and recommendations.
• Travel to operating locations to assess safety performance and coach leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program development

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Safety analytics software

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

About Carylon

Since 1949, Carylon Corporation has grown into a national network of operating companies specializing in sewer maintenance, industrial cleaning, water supply maintenance, and sediment and sludge remediation. Our companies help municipalities, utilities, and industrial clients keep essential infrastructure running safely and in compliance with environmental regulations. Given the field-intensive, safety-critical nature of the work — confined space entry, traffic control, hydro-excavation, chemical cleaning, and heavy equipment operation — safety leadership is central to the company's success.

Position Summary

Carylon Corporation is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Compliance Director to lead and continuously improve the company's enterprise-wide health and safety program. The Director will establish safety strategies, policies, standards, training, reporting, and performance expectations while leading and developing Carylon's EHST & Compliance Managers.

This role will partner closely with Operations to integrate safety into business decisions, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and drive consistent safety practices across all operating companies.

* This position will be based out of our Boston office and requires 50% domestic travel.

* Competitive Salary and Full Benefits

Safety Leadership

• Build, own, and continuously improve Carylon's enterprise-wide health and safety program, including policies, procedures, standards, training, and performance expectations.
• Establish clear safety goals, accountability, and consistent processes across operating companies.
• Lead, develop, and hold EHST & Compliance Managers accountable for execution of Carylon's safety strategy.
• Provide EHST & Compliance Managers with the tools, resources, coaching, and standards necessary for effective field execution.
• Analyze enterprise-wide data and performance trends to identify systemic risks and develop strategies to address them.

Compliance, Risk Management & Incident Management

• Ensure compliance with OSHA (29 CFR), DOT, and applicable state and local regulations across Carylon's operating locations.
• Oversee enterprise risk assessments, safety audits, inspections, and corrective-action processes.
• Establish standards for incident reporting and investigations; directly lead or support serious and high-potential incidents.
• Manage Carylon's response to significant OSHA inspections, regulatory audits, and client safety requirements.

Safety Programs, Policies & Training

• Write, maintain, and regularly update safety policies, procedures, and job‑specific work instructions.
• Establish enterprise‑wide safety training requirements and oversee implementation and completion.
• Ensure safety programs and training are practical, consistent, and aligned with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements based on incidents, audits, regulatory changes, and field experience.

Safety Performance & Reporting

• Own Carylon's enterprise safety reporting and analytics.
• Monitor TRIR, DART, EMR, near misses, workers’ compensation trends, vehicle incidents, and other leading and lagging indicators.
• Provide executive leadership with regular reporting, analysis, and recommendations regarding safety performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate safety data into clear priorities, actions, and accountability for leadership.

Field Engagement & Continuous Improvement

• Periodically visit operating companies and jobsites to assess safety performance, observe field work, and coach EHST & Compliance Managers and operating leaders.
• Identify enterprise‑wide risks, best practices, and opportunities to improve safety performance.
• Support EHST & Compliance Managers in driving consistent safety processes across operating companies.
• Focus corporate safety resources on significant risks, performance gaps, strategic initiatives, and escalated issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field of study; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 15+ years of progressive Health & Safety compliance experience; time spent in the field is a strong plus.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable environmental, transportation, and workplace safety regulations.
• Background in construction, heavy civil, industrial services or another field‑intensive industry.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing safety programs across multiple locations or business units.
• Demonstrated experience conducting incident investigations and root‑cause analyses.
• Experience developing safety metrics, dashboards, audits, and corrective‑action programs.
• Strong communications, presentation, coaching and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to influence operational leaders and employees without relying solely on authority.
• Ability to travel regularly to operating locations and field jobsites (domestically up to 50% of the time).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in environmental services, industrial cleaning, sewer and pipeline services, water/wastewater services, or related field operations.
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations.

AA/EEO Statement

The Carylon Corporation and its companies provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employer reserves the right to modify this job description, including by adding, removing, and altering job duties.