Director, Health & Safety

Stryten Energy•Fort Smith, NT

About The Position

The Director, Health & Safety is responsible for executing and sustaining Stryten Energy’s Health & Safety programs in partnership with plant-based Safety leadership and Operations. The role ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements while driving a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The position can be based at any company location, preferably in the Midwest. The Director leads implementation and governance of company H&S standards, translates regulations into policies and operating tools, and partners with Operations and site leadership to embed compliance in daily work. The role oversees regulatory tracking, reporting, recordkeeping, audits, training, and industrial hygiene monitoring; leads operational safety projects and remediation; keeps programs current with evolving regulations; and manages relationships with facilities, consultants, vendors, and service providers. The position requires approximately 25% travel to Stryten Energy facilities across the United States, potentially up to 50% as business needs dictate. The employee must be able to wear required PPE, including respirators, and move throughout manufacturing environments to perform essential duties.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in Health & Safety regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment or as an industry consultant.
Subject matter expertise in H&S regulations applicable to Stryten Energy operations, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry).
Demonstrated experience with EHS management systems and external certifications, such as ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
Demonstrated experience with compliance audits and regulatory inspections.
Demonstrated experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Demonstrated experience with EHS training and learning systems.
Demonstrated experience with Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to independently manage complex projects and multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational, analytical, and report-development skills related to H&S regulatory compliance.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with all organizational levels, external agencies, and the public.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate, influence, and drive change across diverse operational teams.
Ability to use data analysis, safety knowledge, and facilitation skills to develop solutions to operational challenges.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators.
Ability to move throughout manufacturing environments to perform essential job duties.
Willingness to travel to facilities across the United States approximately 25% of the time, up to 50% as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent education and relevant work experience may be considered.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and governance of Stryten Energy Health & Safety standards and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA and other governing agencies.
Translate regulatory requirements into policies, procedures, tools, and operational guidelines for consistent implementation across facilities.
Partner with Operations leadership to embed H&S compliance programs into daily operations at all company locations.
Establish, maintain, and monitor compliance tools and systems related to OSHA, DOT, DHS, and other regulatory agencies.
Track, report, and maintain records for required H&S programs, including incident and accident reporting, medical surveillance, and industrial hygiene monitoring.
Support facilities with workers’ compensation documentation and information requests.
Guide industrial hygiene sampling protocols and monitoring requirements.
Conduct H&S mock audits and plant reviews with site leadership and the Director of H&S Compliance.
Communicate H&S compliance requirements to operational leaders and site personnel.
Develop and deliver processes, training programs, and tools to meet regulatory-required H&S training obligations.
Review site-level H&S processes and procedures for compliance and effectiveness.
Lead H&S operational projects, corrective actions, and remediation initiatives to mitigate risk and improve safety performance.
Assist facilities in obtaining and maintaining certification or registration to recognized safety management systems, such as OHSAS 18001 or equivalent standards.
Monitor emerging H&S regulations and update company standards and programs accordingly.
Partner with site leadership to develop divisional H&S goals and strategic initiatives for continuous improvement and performance excellence.
Build and maintain working relationships with plant managers, H&S professionals, and corporate leadership.
Supervise and manage external H&S consultants, vendors, and service providers as required.