Regional Safety Director

About Us

United Utility Services is a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, providing comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. As the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects, we craft power delivery solutions built safe, engineered smart, and driven by customer demand. Our Core Values—Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism—guide us as a trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

Location: Lanham, MD; Lathem, NY; Commerce City, CO; Remote option for well-qualified candidates.

About the Role

The Regional Safety Director oversees and leads all safety and health initiatives within an assigned region, serving as a strategic partner to operations leadership and a field-facing leader for the safety team. This role ensures compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and customer expectations while driving safety performance, cultural maturity, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Safety Program Leadership: Lead regional implementation of corporate safety strategies and programs; maintain alignment with company-wide safety initiatives, including observation programs, corrective action processes, and monthly focus topics; ensure consistency with United Utility policies and operational standards.
• Team Supervision & Development: Supervise safety representatives; set expectations, coach performance, and manage schedules; conduct regular one-on-ones and field engagements; participate in hiring, onboarding, and professional development of safety personnel.
• Field Engagement & Oversight: Conduct and oversee high-quality field safety observations, audits, and coaching; lead stand-downs, field visits, customer audits, and project mobilizations; ensure proper application of Qualified Observer, I&I, ECHO Protocol, and other critical task policies.
• Incident Management & Analysis: Serve as lead point of contact for significant incidents (recordable injuries, outages, near misses); lead or delegate incident analyses (IA) and ensure corrective actions are identified, implemented, and tracked; communicate incident learnings and safety alerts to field teams and leadership.
• Regulatory & Customer Compliance: Ensure regional operations comply with OSHA, DOT, and all applicable federal, state, and customer-specific safety requirements; serve as safety lead for customer audits, site inspections, and prequalification submittals; maintain awareness of regulatory changes and coordinate updates to regional practices.
• Customer Interaction & Representation: Represent the company’s safety performance and initiatives to external customers; prepare and deliver professional safety reports, presentations, and performance updates; respond to customer inquiries regarding safety incidents, corrective actions, or documentation; support proposal and bid efforts with safety input and credentialing.
• Metrics, Reporting & Accountability: Monitor and report regional safety performance (TRIR, MVA rate, observation volume/quality, corrective action closure); use data to identify trends and deploy proactive interventions; enforce progressive accountability standards in coordination with operational leadership, HR, and union representatives, ensuring alignment with collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of Electrical Transmission, Distribution, and Substation construction experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a full-time safety leadership role (Supervisor, Manager, or Director level).
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with a represented workforce.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, utility safety practices, and human performance principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety documentation systems.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned region.
• Safety certifications (OSHA 500, CSP, CUSP, CSHO, etc.) preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong communicator with the ability to gain trust and drive accountability at all levels.
• Results-oriented and analytical, with the ability to turn data into actions.
• Able to lead during high-pressure situations with professionalism and clarity.
• Committed to advancing the company’s safety culture and values.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $150,000–$160,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.