Director of Corporate Safety

$152,100 - $250,950/Yr

Black Hills Corporation - Fayetteville, AR

Full-time - Senior

Fayetteville, AR

1,001-5,000 employees

Utilities

About the position

The Director of Corporate Safety at Black Hills Energy is responsible for leading and directing the company's worker safety efforts to achieve industry-leading results. This role involves developing effective safety programs, education, and training that engage employees across all business units. The director will partner with business unit leadership to foster a culture of safety and provide technical and compliance expertise to the organization's leadership and safety team. The position aims to implement programmatic initiatives that drive culture change and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the company's worker safety efforts to achieve industry-leading results.
• Establish a comprehensive safety culture for employees and contractors.
• Partner with key leaders to develop strategies for top industry safety performance.
• Develop and analyze key safety and operational metrics for improvement.
• Create safety policies and procedures that align with company goals.
• Implement training and education programs to promote proactive safety measures.
• Ensure compliance with government and regulatory safety requirements.
• Communicate best practices and focus on serious injuries and fatalities prevention.
• Provide safety-related reporting and analysis for the organization.
• Manage and mentor safety professionals and support staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a safety-critical operations leadership role.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an organizational leadership safety role.
• Direct knowledge of the Safety Classification and Learning (SCL) framework.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA Standard 1910 and 1926 regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and regulations.
• Strong relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.

Nice-to-haves

• National Safety Council Advanced Safety Certificate upon hire.
• Certified Utility Safety Administrator upon hire.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) upon hire.
• Experience in enterprise-wide program development and change management.
• Knowledge of MSHA requirements.
• Knowledge of workers compensation regulations and practices.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) with 6% company match and up to 9% retirement contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off benefits including paid holidays and parental leave
• Company paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program and well-being benefits
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance