Director of Safety

Director Of SafetyThe Director of Safety owns Par West's safety standard and the integrity of the data the company makes decisions from. Reporting to the VP of Operational Performance, the role sets safety policy and program design, owns the field observation program and its quality standard, and drives every finding to verified closure with a named owner and a due date. Safety and Training operate as one partnership, not two entities: the Director of Safety and the Director of Training jointly determine the processes, systems, and data points the company runs on, so that what the field identifies becomes what the company teaches. Compliance with OSHA, DOT, and client prequalification requirements is the floor this role maintains — not the goal it is measured on.ResponsibilitiesOwn safety standards, policies, and program design across all operating regions.Own the design, quality standard, and integrity of the field observation program. Volume quotas are not used; observation quality is scored, audited monthly, and coached.Own the corrective action lifecycle end to end. Every at-risk finding carries a named owner, a due date, and verified closure.Own incident investigation and root cause analysis, and support operations through post-incident response.Maintain compliance with OSHA 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V, NFPA 70E, and DOT/FMCSA requirements.Own the company's safety standing in ISNetworld, Avetta, and Veriforce, and represent the company on safety at client meetings.Jointly determine, with the Director of Training, the processes, systems, and data points that govern how work is taught and verified. Safety identifies exposure and gaps; Training determines curriculum scope and competency standards; both own the result.Serve as a standing member, bringing field-identified exposure and observation themes into what gets taught next quarter.Co-own the monthly review with the Director of Training so observation themes translate directly into curriculum.Partner with the Director of Training so competence is confirmed on real work by a qualified evaluator, not by a classroom roster.Ensure regional safety advisors facilitate training delivery and reinforce the message in the field. Safety advisors do not set curriculum scope or competency standards.Own the standard regional safety personnel work to — the observation quality rubric, investigation methodology, and corrective action process — independent of administrative reporting line.Own the safety content of the monthly KPI package: leading indicators, observation quality, corrective action closure, and trending the executive team can rely on.Steward the company's non-punitive reporting policy. Observation quality audits are a coaching input, never evidence in an employee relations matter.Regular job site visits across all regions. A substantial share of this role is spent on the job, not in an office.Lead, develop, and hold accountable the safety management team, and build the bench beneath it.Provide direct safety support on sensitive and high-exposure projects.All other duties as assigned.QualificationsDemonstrated field credibility in construction10 years of progressive safety experience, including responsibility across multiple crews or regionsA Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, or Engineering may substitute for up to 5 years of the safety experience requirement. A degree is not required for this role.Demonstrated credibility with field crews — the primary qualification for this roleUtility construction, line, or civil field experienceSafety leadership experience in a multi-region construction environmentWorking knowledge of OSHA 1910.269, 1926 Subpart V, NFPA 70E, and DOT/FMCSA requirementsExperience owning corrective action to verified closure, not only documenting findingsAbility to hold a standard with both operations leadership and the field, and be believed by bothAbility to communicate clearly and effectively and maintain working relationships with employees, supervisory personnel, state and local officials, consultants and sub-contractorsGeneral understanding of environmental rules and regulationsComputer proficiency (email, Microsoft Office, safety management and prequalification systems)CompensationPay- $ 170,000 - $190,000/ Annually *Depending on ExperienceBenefits include-- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401KOur projects are regulated by federal and state laws which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVR, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing). The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. This job description is subject to change at any time.Our Company is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.EO/AA/Disability/Veteran EmployerEqual Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.