Safety Director
Johnstown, CO
Full Time
Metalworks
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients’ goals.
Safety Director
The Safety Director leads safety efforts across all regions and works closely with Plant Managers, Trade Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Project Management and other partners to develop and execute strategic initiatives. This role motivates teams to deliver high quality products safely and on schedule. This position shapes the company’s safety strategies and strengthens a culture where safety is a shared responsibility. It plans, develops, implements, and oversees corporate and regional safety, health, and environmental programs in support of our core value of providing a safe working environment. Responsibilities include creating safety standards and training, monitoring compliance, and managing recognition programs.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
Leadership
Performance (Technical Responsibilities):
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Safety Director
The Safety Director leads safety efforts across all regions and works closely with Plant Managers, Trade Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Project Management and other partners to develop and execute strategic initiatives. This role motivates teams to deliver high quality products safely and on schedule. This position shapes the company’s safety strategies and strengthens a culture where safety is a shared responsibility. It plans, develops, implements, and oversees corporate and regional safety, health, and environmental programs in support of our core value of providing a safe working environment. Responsibilities include creating safety standards and training, monitoring compliance, and managing recognition programs.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
Leadership
- Engages teams through clear, informed communication and removes obstacles that impact safety performance.
- Collaborates with leaders across the U.S. Engineering family of Companies to align safety expectations and ensure products, processes, and systems meet regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal standards.
- Promotes continuous improvement across all safety practices.
- Promotes a commitment to safety and partners with teams to reach a goal of zero unsafe behaviors.
- Encourages a culture rooted in accountability and shared responsibility, reinforcing our organizational wide cultural norms.
- Mentors and trains teams and builds cross-functional involvement in safety initiatives.
Performance (Technical Responsibilities):
- Leads and directs regional Safety Teams to ensure alignment across all sites.
- Conducts strategic assessments Performs Strategic review and planning of Safety Systems and Processes.
- Reviews project specific safety requirements and ensures compliance with regulatory standards through effective documentation and controls.
- Monitors manufacturing activities to verify safety adherence across operations.
- Works directly with customers to resolve safety concerns and ensure satisfaction.
- Uses data and analytics to uncover trends and guide decision making.
- Stays current on industry safety standards and updates the corporate safety program to reflect best practices.
- Represents the company in safety related hearings and regulatory matters (OSHA, etc.).
- Participates in internal cross company initiatives and supports relevant community, philanthropic and industry activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field required
- 10 years of safety management experience required
- Proactive leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment when addressing risk, managing incidents, and anticipating future safety needs.
- Deep understanding of safety regulations and compliance requirements
- Strong ability to identify and resolve safety issues and prevent recurrence
- Experience developing and implementing safety standards and training
- Ability to analyze data to identify trends and support decision-making
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences including leadership, suppliers, and customers
- Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, and project management teams to integrate safety into all operations
- Proven ability to assess safety challenges quickly and accurately
- High attention to detail in reviews, documentation, and reporting
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and safety expectations
- Adaptability to evolving industry trends, technologies, and regulations
- Ability to build and sustain customer partnerships while addressing safety concerns
- Strong risk-identification and mitigation skills.
- Responsibilities involve work across manufacturing floors, office environments, and job sites
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting, typing, and use of monitor and phone; occasional climbing, reaching, stooping, and lifting
- Travel required as necessary, including road travel and occasional flights with overnight stays
- The range for this position has been established at $121K to $170K per year and is U.S. Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Compensation for this role includes a base salary complemented by commission opportunities based on the Account Manager’s individual sales performance and attainment of sales targets
- Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package, including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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