Regional Safety Director: Lead Safety & Compliance

Knife River - South; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a Regional Health & Safety Director responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing safety strategies within their region and supporting the enterprise Safety Management System across Knife River business units.

This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, risk reduction, and continuous improvement, with location flexibility across ND/MN/SD/IA/TX and close collaboration with operations and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, occupational health, engineering, construction, or related field, or equivalent 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 operational leadership to align safety principles and systems regionally.
• Lead, mentor, and coach safety professionals within the region.
• Oversee the Safety Management System and its effectiveness.
• Serve as subject matter expert for H&S and regulatory issues.
• Assist with due diligence for acquisitions by reviewing past performance and systems.
• Coach safety team to support leadership and succession planning.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and team interactions.
• Oversee workers' compensation, auto liability, and general liability claims.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

MS Office

Risk assessment

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Tools

Safety Management System

Job description

Knife River is seeking a Regional Health & Safety Director responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing safety strategies within their region and supporting the enterprise Safety Management System across Knife River business units.

This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, risk reduction, and continuous improvement, with location flexibility across ND/MN/SD/IA/TX and close collaboration with operations and regulators.