Director Safety - Gas Power Generation

A DAY IN THE LIFE Blattner is seeking a Director Safety to join our growing Gas Power Generation team. The Director Safety develops and executes safety strategies and operations directly related to organization-wide environmental health and safety programs. They work closely with internal and external key stakeholders to drive our culture, prioritizing safety above all else while improving business performance. They provide overall leadership, professional knowledge and expertise in the administration and support of all EHS processes including regulatory agency compliance, organizational polices, and employee EHS knowledge and awareness. STEP INTO THE ROLE Provides professional expertise and strategy in the design, development, and implementation of the environmental health and safety program that is required to achieve business goals and results. Leads the strategy and execution of safety program to prioritize safety above all else, while driving improvements in EHS metrics. Develops and implements safety policies, procedures, training, and programs by analyzing safety needs based on assessment of risk and compliance with safety regulations, client needs, and company standards; and recommends necessary changes to all policies and programs that require modification. Ensures compliance with OSHA, and other regulatory agencies. This includes completing regulatory inspections and acting as liaison with regulatory agencies Collaborates on the development of project specific safety plans. Develops sub-contractor safety management system. WHAT YOU’LL NEED Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field required. 10 or more years of progressive HSE experience with at least 7 years in leadership roles within utility-scale natural gas power generation, heavy industrial, or EPC field execution. Expert knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, NFPA 70E, ANSI, EPA, and DOT standards. Proven success leading subcontractor and multi-employer HSE programs. Strong communication and negotiation skills in client and legal contract environments. Ability to use safety analytics and predictive data to drive strategy. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with all organizational levels. Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI, and safety management systems. Visionary, credible leader who drives alignment between safety, operations, and performance. Empathetic and accountable communicator who fosters psychological safety. Data-driven decision-maker who transforms lessons learned into system improvements. Collaborative partner and trusted advisor across corporate and field leadership. Must have valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain an acceptable driving record in order to travel as needed. Regular travel required. WHAT SETS YOU APART Demonstrated ability to build and develop the safety program within the gas power generation sector, or similar. HOW WE INVEST IN YOU Competitive pay 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees 401(k) with company match HSA and FSA options Dental and Vision insurance Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement) Work/Life balance Employee/Family focused culture Gym on site And more! WHO ARE WE? With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota. Be a part of something bigger and join the Blattner team – Leading America to a clean energy future! Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation. $161,955.00 - $234,835.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity. WHO ARE WE? With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota. Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.