Senior Manager Health, Safety and Environmental

Job Summary 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Health and Safety Leadership 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

Regional and National Oversight 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

Fleet Safety and Driver Risk Management 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

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management 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

Training, Audits, and Performance Improvement 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

Environmental Compliance 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

Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement 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

Job Requirements Extensive experience leading HSE and fleet safety programs across geographically dispersed…