Regional Safety Director: Lead Risk & Compliance

Knife River Corporation; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a Regional Health & Safety Director to lead safety strategies across the designated region and support the enterprise Safety Management System. This role emphasizes visible leadership, coaching, and risk reduction through continuous improvement and strategic decision making.

Location can be TX Central Region. You will partner with operations, mentor safety professionals, oversee the Safety Management System, manage incidents and inspections, and ensure DOT,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, occupational health, engineering, construction, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Progressive safety leadership experience in mining, construction, heavy civil, or manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of MSHA, OSHA, DOT, BATFE, and FRA regulations.
• Experience developing or implementing safety management systems and risk-reduction processes.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Partner with KNF operational leadership to align safety principles, functions, and systems.
• Leads, mentors, and coaches safety professionals within the region, including team effectiveness and project completion.
• Oversee the KNF Safety Management System and its components and effectiveness.
• Act as the subject matter expert for H&S and regulatory issues, providing guidance to KNF teams.
• Assist with due diligence for acquisitions by reviewing past performance and infrastructure.
• Coaches and mentors safety team to support leadership and succession planning.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and team member interactions.
• Oversee workers' compensation, auto liability, and general liability claims.
• Support incident investigations and ensure timely completion.
• Liaise with inspectors during inspections and manage warnings/citations.
• Analyze regional safety statistics and use analytics to improve initiatives.
• Develop and oversee regional safety programs including policies, risk assessments, audits, and training.
• Communicate with KNF leadership on health and safety challenges, successes, opportunities, and threats.
• Keep abreast of agency rule making that may impact KNF operations.
• Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR compliance and safety practices.
• Always work safely and prevent unsafe actions and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

Safety Management System (SMS)

Job description

Knife River Corporation is seeking a Regional Health & Safety Director to lead safety strategies across the designated region and support the enterprise Safety Management System. This role emphasizes visible leadership, coaching, and risk reduction through continuous improvement and strategic decision making.

Location can be TX Central Region. You will partner with operations, mentor safety professionals, oversee the Safety Management System, manage incidents and inspections, and ensure DOT,