Regional Safety Leader: Transform Culture & Compliance

Knife River - North Central; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Knife River, a leading construction materials producer and contractor, is seeking a Regional Health & Safety Director to develop and implement safety strategies across the Central region and support the enterprise Safety Management System.

Located in ND, MN, SD, IA, or TX, the role requires a Bachelor's degree in safety, progress-focused leadership, and strong regulatory knowledge. You will mentor safety professionals and collaborate with operations leadership to reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety-related field or equivalent experience.
• Progressive safety leadership experience in mining, construction, heavy civil, or manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of MSHA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, 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 regional operational leadership to align safety principles, functions, and systems.
• Leads, mentors, and coaches safety professionals within the region of responsibility including team effectiveness and project completion.
• Oversees the Safety Management System, its components and effectiveness.
• Acts as the subject matter expert for health & safety and regulatory issues, providing guidance to KNF teams.
• Assists with due diligence for acquisitions by reviewing past performance, systems, and infrastructure.
• Coaches and mentors safety team to support leadership and succession planning.
• Conducts site audits, inspections, and worker interactions; handles incidents and investigations.
• Liaises with inspectors and manages warnings or citations; tracks safety metrics and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Safety data analysis

Organization

Collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Knife River, a leading construction materials producer and contractor, is seeking a Regional Health & Safety Director to develop and implement safety strategies across the Central region and support the enterprise Safety Management System.

Located in ND, MN, SD, IA, or TX, the role requires a Bachelor's degree in safety, progress-focused leadership, and strong regulatory knowledge. You will mentor safety professionals and collaborate with operations leadership to reduce risk.