Safety Director

KMA Human Resources Consulting; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with company match

Weekly vehicle allowance

Paid business travel

Job summary

Sargent Corporation is seeking a Safety Director to provide strategic oversight for all safety initiatives across our organization. Based in Orono, Maine, the role requires hands-on leadership, regulatory expertise, and collaboration with operations, HR, and field leadership to implement comprehensive health and safety programs.

The successful candidate will travel regularly to project sites across Maine and other states, maintain OSHA/MSHA knowledge, and lead a culture of continuous safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; safety-related education preferred.
• Experience in heavy construction, earthwork, or related industries.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, MUTCD, and FMCSR regulations.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience.
• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Virginia, and North Carolina.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee health and safety programs.
• Lead and monitor the Safety Strategic Plan.
• Partner with operations to ensure safe, compliant project execution.
• Collaborate with HR on injuries, workers' compensation, and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate safety orientation, training, certifications, and recordkeeping.
• Oversee safety documentation, regulatory compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Lead safety committees, stand-downs, and investigations.
• Monitor key safety metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Safety-related education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

HCSS Safety

Job description

Sargent Corporation is seeking a Safety Director to join our collaborative team based in Orono, Maine. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Safety Director provides strategic oversight for all safety initiatives across the organization, ensuring compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and other regulatory requirements while fostering a safety-first culture. This position partners closely with operations, human resources, and field leadership to develop and implement comprehensive health and safety programs that protect employees, support operational excellence, and reinforce Sargent Corporation's commitment to workplace safety. The successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader who combines regulatory expertise with a practical understanding of heavy construction operations and is willing to travel regularly to support projects and operations throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Virginia, and North Carolina.

• Target Salary: $155,000 annually
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Approximately 12% annual ESOP contribution
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA with company matching contribution
• Weekly vehicle allowance
• Paid business travel

Requirements of the Safety Director

• High School Diploma or GED required; safety-related education preferred
• Experience in heavy construction, earthwork, or related industries
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, MUTCD, and FMCSR regulations
• OSHA 30-Hour certification
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience
• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with field personnel
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and HCSS Safety preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to project sites throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Virginia, and North Carolina
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Commitment to fostering a positive safety culture

Responsibilities of the Safety Director

• Develop, maintain, and oversee implementation of company health and safety programs
• Lead and monitor the company's Safety Strategic Plan
• Partner with operations leadership to support safe and compliant project execution
• Collaborate with Human Resources on employee injuries, workers' compensation, and return-to-work processes
• Develop site-specific safety plans and safe work procedures
• Oversee safety documentation, regulatory compliance, and reporting requirements
• Coordinate employee safety orientation, training, certifications, and recordkeeping
• Support and monitor weekly safety meetings across project sites
• Review incidents and ensure thorough investigations and corrective actions
• Manage workers' compensation claims and related insurance programs
• Monitor key safety metrics, including EMR, OSHA logs, recordable incidents, and lost-time rates
• Conduct jobsite safety inspections and serve as a safety resource for field operations
• Participate in project planning to identify and address safety requirements
• Lead safety committees, stand-downs, and accident investigation activities
• Participate in industry safety organizations and professional development opportunities
• Oversee the selection, availability, and proper use of safety equipment
• Foster continuous improvement and accountability throughout the organization

Sargent Corporation is a team of over 500+ employee-owners, building infrastructure including renewable energy projects, highways, commercial site work, landfill cells, highways, and underground work in the Northeast US and Mid-Atlantic region. Sargent has a rich, near‑century‑long history and continues to focus on preparing the next generation leading into its second century.

Sargent Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.