Sr. Manager Health, Safety and Environmental
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) provides strategic leadership, governance, and operational oversight of health, safety, environmental, and driver safety programs across Northern Lights Locating and Inspection. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, this role supports a national, multi-state safety operation spanning 22 states and growing, and supports approximately 600 employees. The position ensures consistent execution of HSE and fleet safety programs across all regions while leading enterprise risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and safety culture development. The Senior Manager partners closely with Operations leadership and serves as a primary HSE contact for major customers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders. The role oversees HSE personnel, fleet and driver safety systems, investigations, audits, training, environmental compliance, customer compliance platforms, and continuous improvement initiatives. Travel of 75 percent or more is required, with availability for emergency response and after-hours support as needed.
Requirements
- Extensive experience leading HSE and fleet safety programs across geographically dispersed operations.
- Willingness and ability to travel 75 percent or more.
- Experience in the utility locating industry or a closely related construction or field services environment.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Availability for emergency response and after-hours support as required.
- Valid driver license and ability to obtain DOT medical certification.
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening.
- Seven to ten or more years of progressive HSE leadership experience with regional or national oversight.
- Demonstrated experience managing fleet safety platforms, telematics data, and driver safety programs.
- Thorough knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and multi-state regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to scale safety systems to support organizational growth.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or equivalent strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive HSE programs across all operating regions.
- Establish national HSE standards, policies, and procedures and align safety and environmental initiatives with company strategy, operational priorities, and customer requirements.
- Advise executive leadership on risk management, regulatory exposure, and safety performance trends.
- Manage and mentor Regional Damage Safety Specialists and other assigned HSE personnel.
- Oversee HSE operations across 22 states and expansion areas; conduct regional reviews of performance, compliance, and resource needs.
- Ensure consistency in incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and safety metrics.
- Administer and analyze Samsara fleet safety and telematics data to identify risk trends and improve driver behavior.
- Lead the enterprise-wide implementation and ongoing management of the Smith Driver Safety System.
- Develop and enforce driver safety policies, coaching programs, and accountability standards; report fleet and driver safety metrics to senior leadership.
- Ensure fleet safety programs comply with DOT regulations, insurance requirements, and loss control strategies.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
- Lead investigations of serious incidents, near misses, and regulatory events; conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Partner with Risk Management and insurance carriers on loss control, claims trends, and return-to-work programs.
- Audit field operations and recommend corrective actions to address risk exposure.
- Oversee development and delivery of HSE and driver safety training programs.
- Ensure job site inspections, audits, and safety observations are conducted consistently.
- Track and analyze leading and lagging safety indicators and maintain and improve company safety and health program manuals.
- Oversee environmental compliance related to excavation, soil, water, air quality, and hazardous materials.
- Ensure proper waste disposal practices across operating states and support sustainability initiatives such as fuel efficiency, recycling, and environmental stewardship.
- Serve as the primary HSE contact for major customers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
- Lead the company Safety Committee and establish goals, agendas, and performance dashboards.
- Partner with Operations, Human Resources, Risk Management, and external vendors.
- Maintain customer compliance platforms including ISNetworld, Avetta, and Browz.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
