SAFETY DIRECTOR

Knife River; Sioux Falls (SD); In loco; USD 120.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

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 for Employees

Critical Illness Plan

Hospital Indemnity

Descrizione del lavoro

Knife River, a leading construction materials producer and contractor, seeks a Regional Health & Safety Director to develop and drive safety strategies across the Central Region, including ND, MN, SD, IA and TX. This role can support our Central Region operations from Sioux Falls, SD or nearby locations.

You will mentor safety professionals, oversee the Safety Management System, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with operations to reduce risk through audits, training, and data analytics.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, occupational health, engineering, construction, or related field.
• Progressive safety leadership experience in mining, construction, heavy civil, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of MSHA, OSHA, DOT, BATFE, and FRA regulations.
• Experience developing safety management systems and risk-reduction processes.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Mansioni

• Partner with operational leadership to align safety principles, functions, and systems within the region.
• Lead, mentor, and coach safety professionals in the region including team effectiveness and project completion.
• Oversee and influence the Safety Management System and its components.
• Act as the subject matter expert for health & safety and regulatory issues; provide guidance to KNF teams.
• Assist with due diligence for acquisitions by reviewing past performance and systems.
• Coach safety team to support leadership and organizational succession planning.
• Conduct site audits and inspections; interact with team members.
• Oversee workers’ compensation and general liability matters; support incident investigations.
• Liaise with local, state, and federal inspectors; address warnings/citations.
• Monitor regional safety statistics; use analytics to improve initiatives.
• Develop and oversee regional safety programs: policies, risk assessments, audits, training.
• Communicate with stakeholders and leadership about challenges, successes, and risks.
• Stay updated on agency rule making affecting KNF operations.
• Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR compliance; work safely always.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Risk assessment

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in safety/engineering

CSP certification (preferred)

Strumenti

MS Office

SMS experience

Data analytics tools

Descrizione del lavoro

At Knife River, we take care of our teams because we know they are the foundation of our success. We are one of the nation’s largest construction materials producers and contractors, and our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join us and make an impact that will last for generations.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Regional Health & Safety Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the comprehensive safety strategies within their designated region and supporting the enterprise Safety Management System across all Knife River business units in collaboration with peer groups and stakeholders. This role focuses on cultivating a culture of safety excellence, guidance, coaching, and risk reduction through continuous improvement, visible leadership, and sound tactical and strategic decision making. This position can be located within our Central Region operations in ND, MN, SD, IA, or TX.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, occupational health, engineering, construction, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Progressive safety leadership experience in mining, construction, heavy civil, or manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, including MSHA, OSHA, DOT, BATFE, and FRA.
• Experience developing or implementing safety management systems and risk-reduction processes.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

(preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

• CSP, CMSP, CIH, or another applicable safety certification.
• Experience overseeing an enterprise Safety Management System.
• Knowledge of occupational health and industrial hygiene programs.
• Experience managing department budgets and capital projects.
• Experience with risk compliance, insurance, workers’ compensation, and claims management.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

(summary of components that make up the job)

• Partner with KNF operational leadership both within the region of responsibility and across the company to support alignment of safety principles, functions, and systems.
• Leads, mentors, and coaches safety professionals within the region of responsibility including: team effectiveness, optimal deployment, skills development, and project completion.
• Overall responsibility for overseeing and influencing the KNF Safety Management System, its components and effectiveness.
• Acts as the subject matter expert for H&S and regulatory issues, provides guidance and support to KNF teams.
• Assists with due diligence for acquisitions by reviewing, inspecting, and evaluating past performance, systems, and infrastructure.
• Coaches and mentors safety team to support leadership and organizational succession planning.
• Frequently conducts site audits, inspections, and team member interactions.
• Oversees or supports matters related to workers compensation, auto liability, and general liability claims.
• Supports and oversees incident investigations and ensures thorough and timely completion.
• Frequently liaise with local, State, and Federal inspectors during inspection activities and manage any issued warnings or citations.
• Update and be knowledgeable of regional and company safety statistics and trends, and use available analytics to modify and increase value of safety and compliance initiatives.
• Support the development, implementation, and oversite of regional safety programs including: policies, procedures, risk assessment, audits, training, and other H&S technical operations.
• Communicate routinely and effectively with key stakeholders and KNF leadership regarding challenges, successes, opportunities, and threats related to health and safety goals.
• Keep abreast of agency rule making that may impact KNF operations.
• Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

(types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

• Strong leadership, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze safety data and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related data-analysis and presentation tools.

BENEFITS:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 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 for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

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