Director, Safety – Gas Power Generation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement safety strategies and operations that pertain to comprehensive environmental health and safety programs across the organization.

• Collaborate with both internal and external key stakeholders to enhance the safety culture and elevate business performance.

• Provide overall leadership, professional insight, and expertise in managing and supporting EHS processes.

• Offer expertise and strategic guidance in the design, development, and execution of the environmental health and safety program necessary to meet business objectives and outcomes.

• Direct the strategy and implementation of the safety program to emphasize safety and enhance EHS metrics.

• Create and enforce safety policies, procedures, training, and programs informed by risk assessments, safety regulations, client requirements, and company standards.

• Suggest essential modifications to policies and programs that require adjustments.

• Ensure adherence to OSHA and other regulatory bodies, including conducting regulatory inspections and maintaining communication with regulatory agencies.

• Partner in crafting project-specific safety plans.

• Establish a safety management system for subcontractors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or a related field is mandatory.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive HSE experience, including at least 7 years in leadership roles within utility-scale natural gas power generation, heavy industrial, or EPC field execution.

• Advanced knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, NFPA 70E, ANSI, EPA, and DOT standards.

• Proven track record in leading subcontractor and multi-employer HSE initiatives.

• Strong communication and negotiation abilities in both client and legal contract contexts.

• Competence in utilizing safety analytics and predictive data to shape strategy.

• Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills across all organizational tiers.

• Proficient in MS Office, Power BI, and safety management systems.

• Visionary and credible leader who fosters alignment between safety, operations, and performance.

• Compassionate and accountable communicator who promotes psychological safety.

• Data-driven decision-maker who converts lessons learned into systemic enhancements.

• Collaborative partner and trusted advisor to both corporate and field leadership.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record for necessary travel.

• Regular travel is required.

• Demonstrated capability to establish and enhance the safety program within the gas power generation sector or a similar field.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive pay

• 100% employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees

• 401(k) with company match

• HSA and FSA options

• Dental and Vision insurance

• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

• Work/Life balance

• Employee/Family focused culture

• Gym on site

• And more!