Safety Director

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc is seeking an experienced safety leader to direct OSHA compliance and oversee the Melt Shop construction safety program in a high‑hazard environment. You will drive investigations, implement corrective actions, and coordinate with project teams to embed safety into design and execution.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in safety/related field and 10+ years in safety leadership, with proven OSHA inspections experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of safety leadership in heavy industrial or construction settings.
• Proven track record managing OSHA inspections, citations, and abatements.

Responsibilities

• Lead OSHA compliance efforts, inspections, citations, abatements, and follow-ups.
• Oversee safety for Melt Shop construction from planning to commissioning.
• Review contractor safety programs, JSAs, and site-specific safety plans.
• Coordinate with project teams to integrate safety into design and operations.
• Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and track metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Prioritization

Enforcement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Environment or related field

Job description

Key Objectives

• Achieve and sustain full OSHA compliance, including removal from OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP), if applicable.
• Lead safety oversight for the new Melt Shop construction, ensuring all contractors and subcontractors meet Vinton Steel, OSHA, and applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements.
• Establish and maintain a proactive, accountable, and continuous-improvement safety culture across all departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

OSHA Compliance & Regulatory Leadership

• Lead all efforts related to OSHA compliance, inspections, citations, abatements, and follow-up actions.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan to remove Vinton Steel from OSHA’s bad list/SVEP, including:
• Root cause analysis of prior violations
• Corrective and preventive action plans
• Ongoing monitoring and documentation of compliance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion and submission of OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301) and required reports.
• Conduct internal audits and gap analyses to identify and correct compliance deficiencies.

Melt Shop Construction Safety Oversight

• Oversee all safety aspects of the new Melt Shop construction project from planning through commissioning.
• Review and approve contractor and subcontractor safety programs, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and site-specific safety plans.
• Ensure contractor compliance with OSHA standards, Vinton Steel safety policies, and construction best practices.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits of contractors and subcontractors.
• Enforce corrective actions for non-compliance and stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, and operations teams to integrate safety into design, layout, and commissioning activities.

Contractor & Subcontractor Management

• Establish contractor safety orientation, onboarding, and qualification requirements.
• Monitor contractor injury rates, near misses, and safety performance metrics.
• Investigate contractor incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented.
• Maintain records of contractor compliance, training, and insurance as required.

Incident Management & Risk Reduction

• Lead investigations of workplace incidents, near misses, and property damage events.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Track trends and develop initiatives to reduce recordable injuries, lost-time incidents, and high-risk exposures.
• Manage return-to-work and light-duty coordination in collaboration with HR.

Training & Safety Culture Development

• Develop, implement, and deliver safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with required training such as Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Hot Work, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, and Hazard Communication.
• Promote employee engagement in safety through safety committees, toolbox talks, and reporting programs.
• Mentor supervisors and managers on safety leadership and accountability.

Program Development & Administration

• Develop, maintain, and update written safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations as applicable (air, water, waste, and spill prevention).
• Manage safety metrics, KPIs, and reporting to executive leadership.
• Oversee safety-related vendors, consultants, and medical providers.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with HR, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Project Management to align safety with business objectives.
• Advise executive leadership on safety risks, compliance status, and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in management reviews, audits, and strategic planning meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of safety leadership experience in heavy industrial or high-hazard environments (steel, manufacturing, construction, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience managing OSHA inspections, citations, and abatement processes.
• Proven experience overseeing construction safety, including contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations (General Industry and Construction).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and training abilities
• High attention to detail and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-risk environment
• Confidence to enforce safety standards at all organizational levels

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Regular presence in mill and construction environments
• Ability to walk, climb, and inspect industrial and construction areas
• Exposure to heat, noise, dust, and other industrial hazards

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Safety Team Management: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish and English (Required)

License/Certification:

• OSHA 500/510 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person