Black Hills Energy

Director of Corporate Safety

LocationRapid City, SD
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.


Position Summary

Lead and direct the company's worker safety effort to obtain industry leading results through effective programs, education, and training which engage employees across all business units. Partner with business unit leadership to establish a culture of safety, and progress with the needs of the business. Provide technical and compliance expertise to organization's leadership and the members of the safety team. Lead programmatic initiatives regarding culture change with consistent approaches.

Pay Range: $152,100 - $250,950 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)


Reporting Relationship: Vice President of Utility Services

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Denver, Colorado, or Fayetteville, Arkansas

Location Preference: Rapid City, South Dakota at our corporate headquarters

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.


Essential Functions

Foster the development of a comprehensive safety culture that fosters effective worker safety for employees and contractors.
In partnership with key leaders, establish the strategy and plans for achieving top industry safety performance and culture. Partner with company leadership to drive proper safety behavior and establish a strong learning culture.
Establish necessary plans & goals for safety that provide for learning culture maturity and improvement in forward-looking key safety-related indicators and increasingly create a culture of safety across Black Hills Energy.
Develop, capture, benchmark, and analyze key safety and operational metrics, and develop/implement recommendations for business and human performance improvement.
In partnership with business unit leaders, develop safety policies and procedures that support the company’s goals, the operations needs and achievement of top safety results.
Develop and implement programs, training/education, and procedures which motivate and create a proactive approach to safety.
Ensure the company meets or exceeds requirements established by government and regulatory agencies, such as DOT, OSHA and MSHA, to include employee training, facilities, records management, etc.
Foster communication of best practices, accident prevention with a focus on serious injuries and fatalities (SIF) and high energy, near misses, etc. across the organization.
Provide enhanced analysis and safety-related reporting for all levels of the organization on a daily, weekly, monthly, annual and as needed basis.
Effectively manage and mentor the safety professionals and support staff to achieve established goals, further the development and expertise of the team, ensure compliance with internal policy and external regulation, and administer programs to include DOT compliance services, random drug testing, medical exams, and PPE.
Support the Insurance and other Departments for the effective management of Worker’s Compensation and disability claims, and Human Resources in companywide wellness programs.


Additional Responsibilities

Involved in industry and safety-specific forums/associations/committees.
Provide support & solicit assistance to technical training where safety is involved.
Serve as a lead for key company safety-related committees.


What Is Required

Bachelors degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Minimum of 10 years' experience in a safety critical operations leadership or safety specific role in electric and/or gas utility or mining operations is required.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in an organizational leadership safety role is required.
Direct knowledge of the Safety Classification and Learning (SCL) framework and best practices for achieving improved safety results with a focus on serious injuries and fatalities (SIF).
Advanced knowledge of OSHA Standard 1910 and 1926 regulations and training best practices. Demonstrated experience with leading responses to OSHA investigations for safety events and corrective action response.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and regulations.
Ability to develop and foster relationships and trust at all levels of the organization with a specific ability to relate with front line operations personnel, operations supervisors and business unit leadership.


What Is Desired

National Safety Council Advanced Safety Certificate upon hire.
Certified Utility Safety Administrator upon hire.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) upon hire.
Demonstrated leadership and success at enterprise-wide program development and change management targeted at improving safety culture across multiple locations, industries, or business types.
Demonstrated success using data analysis to establish priorities, weigh solutions, and obtain stakeholder buy-in.
Knowledge of MSHA requirements a plus.
Knowledge of workers compensation regulation and practices.
Knowledge of utility, mining, or oil and gas industry operations a plus.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Ability to design, implement and manage reports on key performance metrics and other business objectives.
Analytical ability and process improvement orientation using technology platforms.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.

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