West Region Health and Safety Director

As the Director of Safety and Health for Knife River's West Region, you will provide enterprise-level leadership for safety and health across a geographically diverse, multi-state operation. You will lead and develop a regional safety team of Safety and Health professionals while setting the strategic direction that advances Knife River's Safety Management System and the I Choose Safety program. As a core member of the regional leadership team, you will design, implement, and sustain safety and health strategies that directly support business performance, risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and workforce wellbeing.

This role is accountable for eliminating occupational injuries and illnesses, proactively identifying and mitigating operational hazards, ensuring compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and DOT requirements, and embedding a strong, values-based safety culture across all operations. You will oversee regional safety and health governance, incident prevention and investigation, training effectiveness, and performance measurement, with a clear focus on continuous improvement and financial risk mitigation.

Through close collaboration with operations, HR, legal, risk management, and corporate safety partners, you will align regional execution with enterprise-level priorities and Knife River's competitive EDGE objectives. You will also represent the West Region on company committees, cross-functional working groups, and external industry organizations. This role requires a visionary, data-driven leader with strong executive presence, the ability to influence without authority, and the agility to lead change in a complex, fast-paced operating environment.

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Construction Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field or certification such as Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), or Safety Trained Supervisor (STS). Equivalent industry experience and a strong knowledge of health and safety regulations specific to the construction materials industry (aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and construction) will be considered.
• True safety leader who believes in the commitment to zero harm and creating a culture of safety in line with Knife River's values.
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA, OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations, with five years of proven progressive experience ensuring compliance in industrial or construction environments.
• Experience working with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) programs, including conducting risk assessments, safety training, and incident investigations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint); ability to effectively communicate, coach, and influence safety culture at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects independently while collaborating across teams. Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams, delegating tasks, and driving results. Strong ability to influence change and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information responsibly and professionally.
• Position must be in one of the West Region states.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and willingness to travel to company locations, including overnight stays.