Safety Director - Industrial Maintenance

Description

• Manage safety metrics, KPIs, and reporting (TRIR, DART, near-miss rates, corrective action closure); present findings and improvement plans to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, local regulations, industry standards (e.g., ANSI, NFPA 70E), and company EHS policies.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, reliability, procurement, and contractors to integrate safety into maintenance planning, shutdowns, and capital projects.
• Monitor all LIM Divisions yearly Safety training requirements in KPA.
• Lead safety strategy for maintenance activities: planning, risk assessment, hazard mitigation, safe job procedures, and contractor management.
• Champion good catch, near-miss reporting, and safety culture initiatives; set performance targets and drive employee engagement.
• Control budgets for maintenance safety programs, PPE, tools, and training; justify investments in safety improvements and technologies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the maintenance safety management system, policies, procedures, and work controls (lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, electrical safety, fall protection, permit systems).
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments of maintenance operations, tools, equipment, and workplaces; enforce corrective actions and follow-up.
• Lead or support occupational health initiatives related to maintenance exposures (hearing, respiratory, ergonomics, chemical hazards).
• Oversee contractor safety prequalification, orientation, monitoring, and enforcement of contractual safety requirements.
• Manage incident investigation and root cause analysis for maintenance-related events; develop corrective and preventive action plans and track closure.
• Direct and deliver safety training and competency programs for maintenance staff and contractors (LOTO, confined space entry, electrical safety, PPE, hazard communication, emergency response).
• Mentor, coach, and develop the maintenance safety team; recruit, allocate resources, and set priorities.
• Oversee emergency preparedness for maintenance activities, including response plans, drills, rescue capabilities, and coordination with local emergency services.
• Oversee and continuously improve preventive programs: equipment isolation, permit-to-work, pre-task hazard assessments, mechanical integrity, and preventive maintenance safety integration.
• Monitor and report KIM Divisions Good Catch/ Site Safety Audits numbers for week ending.

Requirements

• High completion rate of safety training and corrective actions.
• Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), predictive maintenance technologies, CMMS, and process safety management (PSM/RMP) programs.
• Experience: 8+ years of EHS experience in heavy industrial/manufacturing/process environments with at least 3–5 years leading maintenance safety programs or teams.
• Skills: Strong leadership, coaching, project management, investigative (root cause) skills, and excellent communication/ presentation abilities. Proficient with incident management and safety management software.
• Familiar with Procore and KPA software platforms
• On-site presence in industrial environments with exposure to noise, height, confined spaces, chemicals, and heavy equipment. Required use of PPE and occasional shift/after-hours support for emergencies and outages.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
• Multi-site program management and experience with large-scale turnarounds/shutdowns.
• Certifications: CSP, CIH, CRSP,OHST, CHST or relevant safety certifications preferred; specific qualifications (e.g., NFPA 70E, Confined Space Rescue, OSHA 500/501) desirable.
• Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and process safety principles; LOTO, NFPA standards, electrical safety, confined space, pressure systems, and welding/hot work controls.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for our company without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Note: The company does not provide employment visa sponsorship.
• Positive audit results, regulatory compliance, and improved safety culture engagement scores.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Disability Income Benefits
• Health Insurance
• Reduction in recordable and lost-time incidents for maintenance activities.
• Vision Insurance
• 401 (k)
• HSA with Employer contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance