Director, Safety

Swinerton Energy, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Oversee corporate safety programs, manage teams, ensure compliance, mitigate risks.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety audits
  • risk mitigation
  • incident investigation
  • metrics tracking
  • emergency response
  • regulatory compliance

Tasks

-Assist with continuously improving company safety programs and practices. -Provide or perform environmental and health testing or sampling, as needed. -Oversee safety training and manage certifications tracking for the organization. -Oversee team performance, conduct performance reviews, and manage development plans. -Lead hiring efforts for safety team and manage staff assignments and budgets. -Partner with leaders to address areas for improvement and non-conformance to prevent future risks. -Monitor site-specific safety plans and implement subcontractor risk mitigation strategies. -Assist with developing and implementing safety business plans, large-scale initiatives, and strategies across the organization to create and promote a culture of safety. -Track and analyze key metrics and safety data to report on Safety effectiveness. -Ensures development of robust emergency response plans for potential chemical spills, fires, and explosions, often involving coordination with external emergency services. -Manage safety recordkeeping to ensure documentation is available for claims and reporting. -Take lead and advise on claims/investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective plans. -Maintain accreditations and stay updated with regulatory changes to ensure jobsites compliance. -Educate teams to develop and implement effective corrective and preventative action plans. -Utilize business plans to develop Safety workforce strategies and succession plans for the organization. -Ensure teams understand emergency response protocol and crisis management procedures. -Conduct audits and site inspections of safety processes, practices, and equipment utilization to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations. -Participate in operations meetings to present on safety matters and stay updated on upcoming projects to provide adequate safety support. -Work closely with leadership, project stakeholders, and clients regarding safety matters and issues. -Oversee and guide the development and implementation of Safety programs, policies, and procedures related to process and industrial safety. -Oversee and structure safety meetings; communicate company changes or updates. -Communicate and implement changes to company safety programs, procedures, and policies mandated by corporate or external regulations. -Actively network, attend industry events, and engage with governing agencies and boards to stay updated with industry knowledge, trends, and changes. -Update safety documentation as necessary and maintain corporate content current. -Ensures management of risks associated with high-pressure piping, and understands flow performance, pressure drop, and control mechanisms specific to industrial processes.

Requirements

  • osha 500
  • chst
  • 10+ yrs
  • autodesk acc
  • data analysis
  • training

What You Bring

-Strong knowledge or expertise in safety management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance across industrial, construction, mining, and/or facility settings. -Able to read and understand plans and specifications. -Strong computer skills include Microsoft Office programs, Autodesk ACC Build, and construction management software. CMIC experience a plus. -10+ years of related industry safety experience, or equivalent combination of field and/or safety experience. -Demonstrated and thorough working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA and applicable regulations. -Able to perform all essential Senior Safety Manager duties and responsibilities. -Highly capable of leveraging data to analyze safety trends with respect to incidents/accidents. -First-Aid/CPR/AED certified trainer required or ability to acquire. -Highly experienced with injury/accident claims and leading investigations. -Able to conduct trainings needs assessment, develop training curriculum, and educate teams/employees on safety procedures to create a culture of Safety. -Strong interpersonal skills, able to foster collaboration, and build strong working relationships with clients, external governing agencies, and stakeholders. -Effective written and verbal English language communication skills; Bilingual (Spanish) a plus -Strong organization skills to effectively support multiple project sites. -OSHA 500 (OSHA 10/30 Instructor) required -Bachelor’s degree or certification in EHS, or related field. (Or equivalent combination of education and work experience) -CHST or OHST required. CSP preferred -Highly capable of evaluating construction activities and schedules with respect to safety and loss control. -Experience with managing and developing high performing teams.

The Company

About Swinerton Energy, Inc.

-Delivers innovative energy solutions by leveraging a legacy rooted in the Swinerton family. -Specializes in large-scale solar power, wind energy, and utility infrastructure projects. -Has a history of contributing to the clean energy transition by providing renewable energy solutions. -Expertise in designing, building, and maintaining energy systems for utilities and commercial sectors. -Partners with organizations to drive the development of renewable energy projects across the nation. -Notable for executing complex, multi-disciplinary energy projects on a national scale.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Clean Energy Generation

Industrial Process Facilities

Solar

Utility-scale Solar

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for Solar Facilities

Agriculture-related Energy

Landfill Gas Capture

Wastewater Gas Capture

Public-Private Partnerships

Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)

Energy Resiliency

Greenhouse Gas Capture

Design-Build

Self-Perform Delivery