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Responsible for leading and overseeing the safety function across all business regions, ensuring the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs, policies, and culture. The position provides strategic direction and operational leadership to a team of Regional Safety Managers and collaborates closely with senior leadership to align safety initiatives with organizational goals. This is a corporate, executive-level role.
Main Responsibilities:
Embrace the Companys safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
Lead the corporate safety strategy and ensure alignment with business objectives across all regions
Supervise and support Regional Safety Managers, fostering consistency and excellence in safety practices
Promote and guide professional and career development of safety team staff
Develop, implement, and monitor company-wide safety policies, procedures, and training programs
Analyze safety performance metrics and incident trends to drive continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and industry standards
Manage the workers compensation loss control program including claims, benefits, compensation and modified work programs; recommend strategy and negotiate settlement of claims
Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external safety consultants
Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership engagement, communication, and accountability
Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses for serious events, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
Prepare and present safety performance reports to the President and executive leadership team
Education:
Bachelors degree in industrial engineering, occupational health & safety, business administration or related field of study (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
Masters degree and/or relevant professional certifications preferred
OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, and other relevant certifications required
Valid drivers license with clean driving history required
Skills:
Proven leadership experience working in a multi-regional or national safety role required
Experience working in construction, industrial manufacturing, or related environment preferred
Advanced knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and related rules and regulations
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret data and translate metrics into actionable results
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Power Point, Word, Excel, etc.) and other relevant software systems
Experience with safety management systems and data analytics tools
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to implementation
Physical Requirements:
Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) to detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information
Regularly required to perform tasks requiring visual acuity to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl
Regularly required to stand/work on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
Regularly required to work from a seated or standing position for long periods at a desk using a computer
Frequent exposure to typical construction site conditions, including mobile construction equipment, dust and loud noise, and all weather conditions
Travel to offices and worksites in CO, NE, SD, and WY, including stays overnight away from home required
Benefits and Perks:
Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Product and Service Group Discount Programs
- Location:
- Cheyenne, Wyoming