Safety Director

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.

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.

• 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.

• Leads and directs regional Safety Teams to ensure alignment across all sites.
• Conducts strategic assessments and 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…