VP of Safety (Bird Electric)

Overview

Strategic leader managing safety programs for electric utility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• client interface
• change management
• safety strategy
• safety audits
• kpi reporting
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

-Interfaces with clients and various officials. -Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. -Develop and execute a comprehensive safety strategy aligned with company goals and industry best practices. -Serve as the company’s primary safety spokesperson during crises or public inquiries. -Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities . -Lead and mentor a team of safety professionals across multiple regions and operational units. -Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value. -Drive innovation in safety training, technology adoption, and risk mitigation strategies. -Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate safety into all aspects of business planning and decision-making. -Oversee the Apprenticeship and Training program. -May act as Safety Consultant for clients. -Oversee safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses to ensure corrective actions are implemented. -Monitor safety KPIs and present regular reports to the Board and Senior Leadership. -Interfaces with key division and corporate management. -Ensure compliance with OSHA, NERC, FERC, and other relevant regulatory bodies. -Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports. -Manages safety component of companies strategic plan.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• safety management
• csp
• bachelor's
• leadership
• transmission ops

What You Bring

-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in safety management within the electric utility or energy sector. -Proven track record of building and sustaining a strong safety culture. -Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills. -Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or equivalent are highly desirable. -Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred). -Deep understanding of transmission and distribution operations, hazards, and regulatory frameworks.

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About Black & Veatch

-Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors. -The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities. -It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations. -Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship is not available.

Security Clearance

-criminal/civil background check -drug screen -motor vehicle records search