Director Safety - Gas Power Generation

About the Role

Blattner is seeking a Director of Safety to develop and execute safety strategies and operations directly related to organization-wide environmental health and safety (EHS) programs. This role works closely with internal and external key stakeholders to drive a culture prioritizing safety above all else while improving business performance. The Director provides overall leadership, professional knowledge, and expertise in the administration and support of all EHS processes, including regulatory agency compliance, organizational policies, and employee EHS knowledge and awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional expertise and strategy in the design, development, and implementation of the environmental health and safety program to achieve business goals and results.
• Leads the strategy and execution of the 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 risk assessment, compliance with safety regulations, client needs, and company standards; recommends necessary changes to policies and programs.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies, including completing regulatory inspections and acting as liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates on the development of project-specific safety plans and develops a sub-contractor safety management system.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain an acceptable driving record to travel as needed; regular travel required.

Skills

• 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.

What Sets You Apart

Demonstrated ability to build and develop the safety program within the gas power generation sector or a similar industry.

Benefits

• 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
• On-site gym
• Additional benefits available

Pay

$161,955.00 - $234,835.00. Individual compensation will be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

About the Company

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 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, all members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Headquarters are located in Avon, Minnesota.