VP of Safety (Bird Electric)

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Mansfield, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Safety will serve as the strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all safety programs across the organization. This executive will champion a culture of safety excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance across field operations, engineering, and corporate functions.

Requirements

Advanced safety and health experience and certifications.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in safety management within the electric utility or energy sector.
Deep understanding of transmission and distribution operations, hazards, and regulatory frameworks.
Proven track record of building and sustaining a strong safety culture.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive safety strategy aligned with company goals and industry best practices.
Lead and mentor a team of safety professionals across multiple regions and operational units.
Oversee safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate safety into all aspects of business planning and decision-making.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NERC, FERC, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
Monitor safety KPIs and present regular reports to the Board and Senior Leadership.
Oversee the Apprenticeship and Training program.
Drive innovation in safety training, technology adoption, and risk mitigation strategies.
Serve as the company’s primary safety spokesperson during crises or public inquiries.
Manages safety component of companies strategic plan.
Interfaces with clients and various officials.
Interfaces with key division and corporate management.
May act as Safety Consultant for clients.
Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports.
Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value.
Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.
Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.