Vice President-Safety

Tallgrass • Lakewood, CO

1d • $250,000 - $320,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Safety will lead the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of safety and workforce development programs across midstream pipeline and power generation operations. This executive will unify safety priorities across multiple operating groups and project sites, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and dedication to doing the right thing. The successful candidate will bring deep field experience in high-hazard energy operations/construction, a proven record of implementing scalable safety management systems, and the ability to influence outcomes across complex, multi-site organizations. This is a high-visibility servant leadership position reporting to the COO and requires significant travel to maintain a strong presence in the field and across operating units.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in energy infrastructure, with strong field operations expertise; midstream pipeline and/or power generation experience highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing safety and training programs in large, geographically dispersed organizations (preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of applicable regulatory and consensus standards, which may include: OSHA and applicable state requirements, DOT/PHMSA pipeline safety (as applicable to the role), API/ASME standards relevant to pipeline integrity and construction, NFPA/NEC considerations relevant to power generation and electrical safety, Company/customer-specific safety requirements and audit programs.
• Proven ability to implement innovative, scalable safety and training initiatives that improve leading indicators and reduce serious incidents.
• Executive-level leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills; able to influence across all organizational levels and with customers/regulators.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate trends into practical field actions.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to require work schedules, and follow company policies.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.
• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout the facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Willingness to travel frequently to support field operations and training programs (estimated [50–80%] travel, depending on footprint).
• Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Nice To Haves

• Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) or Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) preferred
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook for the purposes of word processing, spreadsheet applications, and information retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for all corporate and field-level safety and training initiatives across midstream pipeline and power generation operations.
• Refine and execute our comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS), TOPSafe aligned with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and customer/partner expectations.
• Lead and develop a multi-site team of safety professionals, promoting consistent standards, best practices, coaching, and performance metrics.
• Partner with projects, operations and engineering leadership to identify risk, mitigate hazards, and strengthen jobsite and operational safety performance through practical controls and field engagement.
• Oversee contractor/third-party safety and training alignment, including onboarding, qualification, field verification, audits, and performance reviews.
• Champion a proactive safety culture emphasizing accountability, stop-work authority, learning, and continuous improvement at all levels.
• Establish performance tracking and reporting using leading and lagging indicators; leverage data analytics to identify trends, target interventions, and measure effectiveness.
• Lead incident investigation, response and learning for serious incidents and high-potential events, ensuring strong investigations, corrective actions, and enterprise-wide sharing of lessons learned.
• Collaborate with executive and regional leaders to align safety and training priorities with growth objectives, operational plans, and customer commitments.

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

What This Job Offers

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