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Black & Veatch · 10 hours ago

VP of Safety (Bird Electric)

Mansfield, TX

Part-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure and engineering solutions. The Vice President of Safety will lead the development and oversight of safety programs to ensure compliance and promote a culture of safety excellence across the organization.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive safety strategy aligned with company goals and industry best practices

Lead and mentor a team of safety professionals across multiple regions and operational units

Oversee safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses to ensure corrective actions are implemented

Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate safety into all aspects of business planning and decision-making

Ensure compliance with OSHA, NERC, FERC, and other relevant regulatory bodies

Monitor safety KPIs and present regular reports to the Board and Senior Leadership

Oversee the Apprenticeship and Training program

Drive innovation in safety training, technology adoption, and risk mitigation strategies

Serve as the company’s primary safety spokesperson during crises or public inquiries

Manages safety component of companies strategic plan

Interfaces with clients and various officials

Interfaces with key division and corporate management

May act as Safety Consultant for clients

Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports

Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value

Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements

Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities

Qualification

Safety managementRegulatory complianceSafety culture developmentOccupational Safety degreeStrategic planningLeadership experienceCommunication skillsCSP certificationCIH certificationInterpersonal skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in safety management within the electric utility or energy sector

Deep understanding of transmission and distribution operations, hazards, and regulatory frameworks

Proven track record of building and sustaining a strong safety culture

Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills

Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or equivalent are highly desirable

Advanced safety and health experience and certifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations