Director, Safety & Compliance

About the role

This is not a traditional safety role. As Director of Safety & Compliance for Capacity*Connect, you will own and build Sparkfund’s safety program for one of our most strategic growth initiatives. This is a field-first leadership role where success isn’t measured by policies written—it’s measured by what actually happens on job sites.

Responsibilities

• Own the Safety Program
• Lead and evolve the Capacity*Connect safety strategy, standards, and policies
• Ensure compliance across utility partners, data center clients, and regulatory environments
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, training logs, and safety program records
• Be a Field Leader
• Conduct site visits across all phases: pre-construction, active construction, commissioning, and post-installation
• Ensure safety standards are actually being followed—not just documented
• Engage directly with crews, subcontractors, and inspectors to assess real-world conditions
• Drive Compliance & Performance
• Manage OSHA/MNOSHA reporting and supplier prequalification platforms (e.g., ISN, Avetta, Veriforce)
• Own key safety metrics including TRIR and EMR
• Partner with Finance on workers’ compensation and insurance activities
• Lead Incident Response
• Own incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Ensure issues are tracked to resolution and incorporated into future prevention efforts
• Manage Subcontractor Safety
• Oversee subcontractor prequalification and ongoing field performance
• Issue corrective actions and stop-work orders when necessary
• Represent Sparkfund during audits with utility and data center partners
• Collaborate Across the Business
• Partner with Projects, Programs, HR, Finance, and Legal to embed safety into operations
• Support onboarding, training, and contract processes to align with safety expectations
• Build reporting and dashboards that track both leading and lagging safety indicators

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in field safety, EHS, or risk management
• Experience in construction, energy, utilities, or infrastructure environments
• Proven experience owning or leading safety programs
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations (1910/1926) and multi-jurisdictional compliance
• Experience leading incident investigations, audits, and corrective action processes
• Able to operate in field environments and engage directly with crews and subcontractors

Benefits

• Salary range: $140,000 - $195,000 (based on experience and qualifications)
• Bonus eligibility (if applicable)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible time off
• Paid caregiver leave
• Monthly phone & Wi-Fi stipend