Safety Director

Fletcher Group Automation Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and gas card

100% paid medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off, vacation, sick days, &H

Job summary

The State Group in Hawesville, KY seeks a Safety Director for a 15-month project to oversee safety for 2,000+ employees and supervise 20-25 department staff on site. The role focuses on implementing safety programs, audits, and regulatory compliance across electrical, mechanical, civil, and maintenance disciplines.

You will lead training, incident investigations, and a proactive safety culture while coordinating with project leadership for successful outcomes and career opportunities with The

Qualifications

• 15+ years of safety experience
• 5+ years in direct supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and compliance programs
• Experience leading safety functions for large construction mega projects

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the project leadership team and represent the company in meetings with customers and subcontractors.
• Implement safety programs and policies and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain a safety audit and inspection program to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee safety training for employees, subcontractors, and partners.
• Collaborate with senior site leadership to harmonize practices and protocols.
• Oversee investigations of accidents and near-misses to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and manage performance of direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Job description

BUILD YOUR CAREER AND THE FOUNDATION OF THE FUTURE OF AI.

The State Group is seeking a Safety Director for a 15-month project in Hawesville, Kentucky. This position will be responsible for 2,000+ employees and will directly supervise 20-25 departmental employees. This project is scheduled to work six 10-hour days, creating a significant earnings opportunity, with the potential to transition to future opportunities within The State Group.

For more than 65 years, The State Group's 3,500+ professionals have built and maintained the infrastructure that keeps businesses and industries moving across North America. Today, the company is a multi-trade industrial contractor powering industry solutions and sustaining critical operations across electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, maintenance, and emerging technology—from major construction projects to the ongoing work that keeps critical operations running as a trusted service partner of choice.

We invest in our people, technology, and innovation to strengthen how we work today and prepare for what's ahead. At The State Group, there are tremendous opportunities to build your skills, grow your career, and be part of something bigger.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Straight time overtime for 60 hours per week.
• Potential performance bonus.
• Company vehicle and gas card.
• 100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serve as a key member of the project leadership team and represent the company in project, general, and subcontractor meetings.
• Support State Group's mission, vision, and values through one's communications, behaviors, and interactions with employees and business partners.
• Ensure all customer-required safety documentation is submitted and implemented.
• Implement safety programs and policies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain a safety audit and inspection program that proactively identifies at-risk conditions and behaviors and implements methods to eliminate or mitigate identified hazards.
• Manage the implementation and effectiveness of safety training for employees, subcontractors, and other business partners as required.
• Collaborate with business partners and senior job site leadership to ensure integration of practices and protocols.
• Manage and review investigations of accidents, near misses, and incidents to determine root causes and implement sustainable corrective action plans.
• Responsible for the development and performance management of direct reports.

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM

• 15+ years of safety experience, including 5+ years in a direct supervisory role.
• Experience leading safety functions for construction mega projects.
• Bachelor's degree in safety or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, training programs, inspections, and auditing processes.
• Working knowledge of compliance related to DOT, OSHA, NESC, and other related regulations.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism and conduct that set an example of the organization's core values.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information across all levels of the organization.

To learn more about our organization, visit www.stategroup.com.

The State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].