Safety Director

Safety Director

Job Summary

The Safety Director is responsible for leading the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of Revel Group’s enterprise-wide safety and risk management programs across all divisions, including Revel Group operations, Anakeesta, WildSide, and the company’s general contracting operations. This role provides leadership and direction for all occupational safety, risk mitigation, emergency preparedness, workers’ compensation, regulatory compliance, and safety culture initiatives. The Safety Director partners closely with executive leadership, operations, construction, HR, and department leaders to establish and maintain a proactive, safety-first culture that protects employees, guests, contractors, and company assets while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and industry best practices.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all company-wide safety, health, and risk management programs across hospitality, attraction, construction, and administrative operations.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the organization’s safety management systems, policies, procedures, and standards.

• Lead enterprise-wide safety initiatives focused on injury prevention, hazard reduction, operational compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Establish safety goals, KPIs, and performance metrics; analyze trends and provide executive-level reporting and recommendations.

• Direct and oversee regular safety audits, inspections, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments across all operational and construction environments.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, workers’ compensation requirements, DOT regulations (if applicable), and all federal, state, and local safety standards.

• Partner with operational leadership to integrate safety expectations into daily operations, project planning, maintenance activities, and guest-facing experiences.

• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and post-incident recovery efforts.

• Lead the administration and strategic management of the workers’ compensation program, including claims oversight, return-to-work programs, insurance coordination, and loss reduction strategies.

• Develop and oversee company-wide safety training programs, including OSHA-required training, emergency response training, leadership development, and contractor safety orientation.

• Serve as the organization’s primary safety liaison with regulatory agencies, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, legal counsel, and emergency response partners.

• Develop, implement, and maintain emergency action plans, crisis response procedures, and business continuity support initiatives.

• Coordinate emergency drills, exercises, and preparedness activities in partnership with local EMS, fire departments, law enforcement, and public safety agencies.

• Provide leadership and support during emergencies, major incidents, inspections, and high-risk operational activities.

• Maintain accurate safety documentation, OSHA logs, training records, compliance reports, and audit findings.

• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement by promoting safety awareness and leadership involvement at all levels of the organization.

• Supervise and mentor safety personnel, coordinators, trainers, or other assigned team members.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, Construction Safety, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

• 5–10 years of progressive safety leadership experience, preferably in multi-site operations, hospitality, attractions, entertainment, construction, or industrial environments.

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations for both General Industry and Construction.

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level safety and risk management programs.

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification required; OSHA 500/510 certifications preferred.

• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, ARM, or equivalent strongly preferred.

• Experience managing workers’ compensation, claims administration, and return-to-work programs.

• Experience developing and delivering safety training programs and emergency preparedness initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of incident investigation methodologies, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation strategies. • Familiarity with Incident Command Systems (ICS), emergency management practices, and crisis response coordination.

• CPR/AED certified or willing to obtain certification within 3 months of hire.

• Preferred certified instructor or instructor trainer through the American Red Cross.

• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with executives, operational leaders, contractors, and frontline employees.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, climb, and navigate active operational, construction, and outdoor environments for extended periods.

• Ability to travel between company locations and project sites as needed.

• Availability to respond to incidents, emergencies, and operational needs outside of standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to occasionally lift materials/equipment and properly wear and utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to work in varying indoor, outdoor, and weather-related conditions.

Perks of Working With Us

• Competitive pay and benefits

• Growth opportunities within a dynamic and expanding organization

• A collaborative team environment focused on safety, innovation, and guest experience

• The opportunity to make a real impact in a high-energy, unique operational setting

About Us

Revel Group is a Knoxville-based management company overseeing 30+ entities across hospitality, entertainment, and real estate — including award-winning outdoor adventure parks like Anakeesta in Gatlinburg and Wildside in Pigeon Forge. We’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences while maintaining the highest standards of safety and care for our teams and guests.