Vice President, Corporate Health & Safety

Energy Fuels Resources USA Inc•Lakewood, CO

10d•$190,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

Energy Fuels is seeking a highly experienced Health & Safety Professional. The Vice President, Corporate Health & Safety is responsible for developing, leading, and executing the company’s global health and safety strategy across all operations. This leader will drive a culture of safety excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed risk management practices across mining, processing, and corporate environments. This role requires a visible, hands-on leader who partners closely with operations to proactively reduce risk, improve performance metrics, and reinforce a “zero harm” culture in a complex, multi-site mining organization. This role is critical to protecting the company’s people, license to operate, and long-term value. The VP, Corporate Health & Safety will play a central role in shaping operational excellence, risk management, and corporate reputation in a highly regulated industry. This position is based in Energy Fuels’ Lakewood, Colorado office and requires regular in-office collaboration with executive leadership and business teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
15+ years of progressive health & safety leadership experience
7–10+ years in senior leadership roles within mining, energy, or heavy industry
Deep knowledge of MSHA regulations and mining safety practices
Experience with safety management systems (ISO 45001 or equivalent)
Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and incident investigation techniques
Familiarity with ESG and sustainability reporting related to safety
Familiarity with safety technology platforms, data analytics tools, and digital reporting systems
Understanding of AI/ML applications in safety and their limitations
Awareness of human factors and cognitive science as applied to safety
Knowledge of contemporary safety thinking and systems-thinking approaches
Executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Proven ability to drive cultural change in complex, decentralized environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication skills, including Board-level reporting
Curiosity and openness to emerging technology and new ways of working
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for operational leaders
Comfort operating in ambiguity as the industry undergoes technological transformation

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is preferred
Experience in a public company environment strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive, enterprise-wide health & safety strategy aligned with corporate objectives
Establish long-term safety vision, goals, and KPIs (TRIR, LTIR, near misses, leading indicators, etc.)
Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership and the Board on safety risk and performance
Lead crisis management and incident response strategy at the corporate level
Lead the integration of digital technology and data analytics into the company’s safety strategy
Evaluate and deploy emerging technologies (wearables, IoT sensors, AI-enabled monitoring) to enhance risk identification and prevention
Position the H&S function as a driver of operational innovation and safety culture not just compliance
Partner with site leadership to drive consistent safety performance across all operations
Standardize safety programs, procedures, and management systems across sites
Implement leading practices in hazard identification, risk mitigation, and behavioral safety
Ensure integration of safety into operational planning, capital projects, and contractor management
Leverage predictive analytics and machine learning to identify leading indicators and anticipate incidents
Oversee deployment of real-time monitoring systems and digital dashboards for safety-critical operations
Ensure safety integration into automation, remote operations, and autonomous systems as the company adopts new technologies
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including MSHA, OSHA, and international standards (if applicable)
Oversee audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions
Maintain enterprise safety governance frameworks and reporting structures
Provide regular reporting to executive leadership and Board committees
Champion a strong safety culture rooted in accountability, leadership, and employee engagement
Design and deploy training and leadership development programs related to safety
Lead initiatives that promote workforce participation, including safety committees and field engagement
Drive continuous improvement through data analytics and lessons learned
Embed contemporary safety thinking alongside traditional compliance approaches
Build digital literacy within the H&S team to leverage technology effectively
Foster psychological safety as a foundation for open reporting and learning
Oversee investigation of serious incidents and near-misses
Ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions are effectively implemented
Identify enterprise-level risks and implement mitigation strategies
Lead enterprise emergency preparedness and response planning
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing corporate and site-based H&S team
Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance management processes
Foster collaboration between corporate and site safety functions
Drive adoption of safety technology including wearables, proximity detection, fatigue monitoring, and environmental sensors
Evaluate AI and computer vision applications for hazard recognition and behavioral observation
Oversee digital transformation of safety reporting, investigation, and assurance systems
Ensure safety-critical systems are resilient to cyber threats in partnership with IT/OT security
Other duties as assigned