Safety Director - High Voltage Electrical Infrastructure

Hatched Recruitment Group; United States; Presencial; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead safety strategy across electrical infrastructure projects in the United States. The role focuses on strengthening field safety practices and delivering safe project outcomes through strong leadership and expert program management.

You’ll own company-wide HSE strategies, develop policies, ensure compliance with OSHA and regulations, oversee inspections and investigations, and drive training to embed safety into planning

Qualificações

• Extensive senior safety leadership experience in electrical construction or utility infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA requirements and environmental/regulatory standards.
• Proven track record in incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to influence executives and field personnel.
• Relevant safety qualifications or professional certifications.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development and implementation of company-wide health and safety strategies.
• Establish and maintain safety policies, procedures and site-specific programmes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, environmental, transport and state regulations.
• Oversee jobsite inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Analyse safety performance, identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training for employees, supervisors and field teams.
• Work closely with executive leadership, project managers and field operations to embed safety into project planning and delivery.
• Promote accountability, proactive hazard recognition and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Conhecimentos

Safety leadership

Electrical construction

Incident investigation

OSHA compliance

Leadership communication

Certifications beneficial

Descrição da oferta de emprego

An established electrical infrastructure contractor delivers projects across the power transmission and distribution sector, including substations and overhead transmission lines. The company is looking for an experienced Safety Director to lead its safety strategy, strengthen field safety practices and support safe delivery across multiple projects and teams.

This is an opportunity for a senior safety professional with a strong background in electrical construction to take ownership of company-wide safety programmes, work closely with executive leadership and build a consistent safety culture across field operations.

You’ll Get to Expand Your Experience In:

• Safety leadership across electrical infrastructure and utility construction
• High-voltage substations and overhead transmission projects
• Company-wide HSE strategy, policies and safety management systems
• Developing safety training programmes for field and corporate employees
• Incident prevention, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Supporting operational teams to manage risk while delivering projects safely

The Role

• Lead the development and implementation of company-wide health and safety strategies.
• Establish and maintain safety policies, procedures and site-specific programmes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, environmental, transport and state regulations.
• Oversee jobsite inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Analyse safety performance, identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training for employees, supervisors and field teams.
• Work closely with executive leadership, project managers and field operations to embed safety into project planning and delivery.
• Promote accountability, proactive hazard recognition and continuous improvement across the organisation.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in senior safety leadership within electrical construction, power transmission, distribution or utility infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of electrical hazards and high-voltage work environments, including substations and overhead transmission lines.
• Experience developing and managing safety programmes across multiple projects or locations.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA requirements and relevant environmental and regulatory standards.
• Proven experience in incident investigation, root-cause analysis, risk management and safety training.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence both executives and field personnel.
• Relevant safety qualifications or professional certifications are beneficial.