Senior Manager, Operational Risk (High Hazard Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Description

A global leader in commercial explosives and blasting technology, with operations across several continents is looking for a Senior Manager Enterprise Risk & Insurance for their Salt Lake City HQ.

The Role

A newly created corporate position reporting to the VP of Risk and Insurance Global. Based in Salt Lake City and embedded within the Americas leadership team, the Senior Manager will lead enterprise risk management across the Americas (U.S., Canada, Mexico) while contributing to the global risk program, including collaboration with the corporate team abroad.

Responsibilities

• Apply ISO 31000 methodology across business functions including operations, supply chain, finance, legal, and HR
• Facilitate risk assessments and maintain risk registers, dashboards, and reporting for senior leadership
• Identify and monitor critical controls for material operational hazards in a high-hazard industrial environment
• Build trusted relationships with Americas leadership and serve as a collaborative bridge between the global corporate center and the regional team
• Support the global insurance program through U.S. broker/insurer liaison and exposure analysis
• Develop and maintain risk registers, risk dashboards, and risk reporting for senior leadership and governance forums
• Support loss scenario and exposure analysis to inform both risk mitigation strategy and insurance decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or risk management; technical degrees preferred
• RIMS-CRMP, IRM, or PMI-RMP certification
• 5-7 years in enterprise risk management or operational risk within complex industrial environments
• Hands-on experience with ISO 31000 or equivalent ERM frameworks applied across multiple business functions
• Background in nuclear, oil and gas, high hazard manufacturing or mining sectors
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate a multicultural, matrixed organization
• Spanish language skills a plus
• Able to travel to U.S., Canadian, and Mexican sites with an annual trip to Brisbane

Location:

• This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office per week required.

Benefits

• Base salary of $150,000- $160,000 commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA with company contributions
• 401(k)

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