HSE Director

Position: Director of Health, Safety & Environmental

Location: Position can be located in any of the following JTTG offices: Houston, Chicago, Denver or Salt Lake City.

Summary:

Director of Health, Safety, & Environmental JT THORPE Group, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest industrial services contractors, delivering turnkey thermal and specialty services solutions across the United States and Canada. With more than 120 years of experience, 35+ office locations, and a highly skilled workforce supporting some of the most complex industrial environments in North America, we provide refractory, mechanical, scaffolding, insulation, coatings, fireproofing, and related specialty services for capital projects, new construction, turnarounds, shutdowns, emergency outages, and routine maintenance. JT THORPE is recognized for safety performance, technical expertise, responsive execution, and the ability to rapidly scale skilled craft labor across North America.

Our teams support critical industries including power generation, steel, petrochemical, refining, mining, cement, pulp & paper, and manufacturing, helping clients operate safer, stronger, and more reliably.

This executive leadership position is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving our health, safety, and environmental management systems while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local, and client-specific requirements. The Director will partner closely with executive leadership, operations, and field management to drive proactive risk management, strengthen operational performance, and reinforce our unwavering commitment that every employee returns home safely each day.

The ideal candidate is a proven safety leader with extensive experience in heavy industrial construction, a passion for developing people, and the ability to influence safety performance throughout a geographically dispersed organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the Company's Health, Safety & Environmental program across all operations.
• Foster a proactive safety culture built on accountability, ownership and accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, programs, and procedures that meet or exceed regulatory and client requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of site HSE programs through audits, inspections, trend analysis, and leading performance indicators, while implementing corrective actions to reduce risk.
• Monitor organizational safety performance and present meaningful reports, metrics, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Lead incident investigations to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
• Oversee workers' compensation case management and ensure timely reporting and documentation of all incidents.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, DOT requirements, and applicable client standards.
• Direct new hire orientations, leadership development, and ongoing HSE training programs throughout the organization.
• Mentor, develop, and lead HSE professionals while establishing high expectations for performance and professional growth.
• Participate in project planning, contractor prequalification, client meetings, and operational reviews to proactively identify and mitigate risk.
• Lead executive site visits, safety audits, and field observations while partnering with project teams to improve overall safety performance.
• Monitor project-specific safety plans, risk assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), corrective actions, training initiatives, and safety documentation.
• Represent the Company in industry organizations, professional associations, and client safety initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging regulations, industry best practices, and technological advancements that improve workplace safety and operational excellence. Travel regularly to project sites nationwide.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive health and safety experience.
• At least 4 years managing HSE programs for a multi-site or nationwide organization.
• At least 4 years of leadership experience at the Senior Manager or Director level within heavy industrial construction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, incident investigation techniques, risk assessment, and safety management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high-performing HSE teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and organizational development skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence employees, project leadership, and executive management.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across a geographically dispersed organization. Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Participation in the Company's random drug testing program is required.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, ASP, CIH, or similar.
• Experience working with large industrial owners and EPC contractors.
• Experience with ISO 45001 or other recognized safety management systems.
• Experience supporting nationwide construction, maintenance, outage, or turnaround operations.

Why Join Our Team?

This is an opportunity to shape the future of safety for a growing organization that believes protecting people is fundamental to operational excellence. You'll have the support of executive leadership, the ability to influence strategic decisions, and the opportunity to build programs that make a lasting impact across the organization.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with Company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (16 days annually)
• Professional development opportunities