Director of Corporate Safety

$152,100 - $250,950/Yr

Black Hills Corporation - Rapid City, SD

Full-time - Director

Rapid City, SD

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, provide technical and compliance expertise, and lead initiatives aimed at culture change within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Foster the development of a comprehensive safety culture for employees and contractors.
• Establish strategy and plans for achieving top industry safety performance and culture in partnership with key leaders.
• Develop necessary plans & goals for safety that improve key safety-related indicators.
• Capture, benchmark, and analyze key safety and operational metrics, implementing recommendations for improvement.
• Develop safety policies and procedures that support company goals and operational needs.
• Implement programs, training, and procedures that motivate a proactive approach to safety.
• Ensure compliance with government and regulatory agency requirements such as DOT, OSHA, and MSHA.
• Communicate best practices and focus on serious injuries and fatalities across the organization.
• Provide enhanced analysis and safety-related reporting for all levels of the organization.
• Manage and mentor safety professionals and support staff to achieve established goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a safety critical operations leadership or safety specific role in electric and/or gas utility or mining operations.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an organizational leadership safety role.
• Direct knowledge of the Safety Classification and Learning (SCL) framework and best practices for safety results.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA Standard 1910 and 1926 regulations and training best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and regulations.
• Ability to develop and foster relationships at all levels of the organization.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

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