Director of Health and Safety

Intrepid Potash • Denver, CO

30d • $180,000 - $205,000

About The Position

The Director of Health & Safety provides enterprise leadership for Intrepid’s Health & Safety function and is accountable for developing, standardizing, and executing safety programs across all operating sites. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety systems that protect employees, support operational excellence, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. This position requires a visible, engaged leader with a strong field presence who partners closely with site leadership, corporate teams, and senior management to drive consistent safety expectations, reinforce a proactive safety culture, and manage risk across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10–15 years of experience in safety, compliance, operations, or audit roles.
• Expert knowledge of federal and state safety regulations.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• High degree of integrity and ethical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for Health & Safety programs across all operations.
• Design, implement, and monitor standardized safety systems and protocols using data trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal safety requirements, including MSHA, OSHA, DOT, and ATF.
• Lead safety system audits and partner with operations to develop sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant safety records and documentation.
• Promote a proactive, enterprise-wide safety culture through consistent leadership presence and communication.
• Partner with senior leaders, legal, and operational teams to identify and manage safety risks.
• Develop and deliver executive-level safety performance updates.
• Respond to employee safety inquiries and regulatory complaints.
• Lead complex and high-severity incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Serve as a key advisor during crises and emergency response situations.
• Maintain frequent, hands-on engagement with field leadership and frontline teams to ensure consistent execution of safety programs.
• Oversee standardized safety training programs, including new-hire, task-based, and annual refresher training.
• Ensure required MSHA, OSHA, DOT, and fall protection training is consistently deployed and documented across all sites.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans with generous employer premium contributions, as well as 401(k) with employer match, bonus programs, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director