Senior Manager Health, Safety and Environmental

Position Type Full Time

The Senior Manager, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) provides strategic leadership, governance, and operational oversight of all health, safety, environmental, and driver safety programs across Northern Lights Locating and Inspection. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and supports a multi-state, national safety operation spanning 22 states and growing.

This position ensures consistent execution of HSE and fleet safety programs across all regions. The Senior Manager leads enterprise risk reduction efforts, regulatory compliance, and safety culture development. The role partners closely with Operations leadership and supports approximately 600 employees.

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive HSE programs across all operating regions

• Establish national HSE standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency across a multi-state footprint

• Align safety and environmental initiatives with company strategy, operational priorities, and customer requirements

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on risk management, regulatory exposure, and safety performance trends

• Manage and mentor Regional Damage Safety Specialists and other assigned HSE personnel

• Oversee HSE operations across 22 states and additional expansion areas

• Ensure consistency in incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and safety metrics

• Conduct regular regional reviews to evaluate performance, compliance, and resource needs

• Administer and analyze Samsara fleet safety and telematics data to identify risk trends and improve driver behavior

• Lead the enterprise-wide implementation and ongoing management of the Smith Driver Safety System

• Develop and enforce driver safety policies, coaching programs, and accountability standards

• Analyze and report fleet and driver safety metrics to senior leadership

• Ensure fleet safety programs comply with DOT regulations, insurance requirements, and loss control strategies

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations

• Lead investigations of serious incidents, near misses, and regulatory events

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions

• Partner with Risk Management and insurance carriers on loss control, claims trends, and return-to-work programs

• Audit field operations and recommend corrective actions to address risk exposure

• Oversee development and delivery of HSE and driver safety training programs

• Ensure job site inspections, audits, and safety observations are conducted consistently

• Track and analyze leading and lagging safety indicators

• Maintain and continuously improve company safety and health program manuals

• Provide oversight of environmental compliance related to excavation, soil, water, air quality, and hazardous materials

• Ensure proper waste disposal practices across all operating states

• Support sustainability initiatives such as fuel efficiency, recycling, and environmental stewardship

• Serve as the primary HSE contact for major customers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders

• Lead the company Safety Committee and establish goals, agendas, and performance dashboards

• Partner with Operations, Human Resources, Risk Management, and external vendors

• Maintain customer compliance platforms including ISNetworld, Avetta, and Browz

• Extensive experience leading HSE and fleet safety programs across…