SIMON | Safety Director

Cheyenne, WY
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit .The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit .Job Summary:Responsible for leading and overseeing the safety function across all business regions, ensuring the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs, policies, and culture. The position provides strategic direction and operational leadership to a team of Regional Safety Managers and collaborates closely with senior leadership to align safety initiatives with organizational goals. This is a corporate, executive-level role.Main Responsibilities:

Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
Lead the corporate safety strategy and ensure alignment with business objectives across all regions
Supervise and support Regional Safety Managers, fostering consistency and excellence in safety practices
Promote and guide professional and career development of safety team staff
Develop, implement, and monitor company-wide safety policies, procedures, and training programs
Analyze safety performance metrics and incident trends to drive continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and industry standards
Manage the workers’ compensation loss control program including claims, benefits, compensation and modified work programs; recommend strategy and negotiate settlement of claims
Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external safety consultants
Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership engagement, communication, and accountability
Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses for serious events, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
Prepare and present safety performance reports to the President and executive leadership team

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, occupational health & safety, business administration or related field of study (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
Master’s degree and/or relevant professional certifications preferred
OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, and other relevant certifications required
Valid driver’s license with clean driving history required

Skills:

Proven leadership experience working in a multi-regional or national safety role required
Experience working in construction, industrial manufacturing, or related environment preferred
Advanced knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and related rules and regulations
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret data and translate metrics into actionable results
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Power Point, Word, Excel, etc.) and other relevant software systems
Experience with safety management systems and data analytics tools
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to implementation

Physical Requirements:

Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) to detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information
Regularly required to perform tasks requiring visual acuity to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl
Regularly required to stand/work on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
Regularly required to work from a seated or standing position for long periods at a desk using a computer
Frequent exposure to typical construction site conditions, including mobile construction equipment, dust and loud noise, and all weather conditions
Travel to offices and worksites in CO, NE, SD, and WY, including stays overnight away from home required

Benefits and Perks:

Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.Application window anticipated to close on 09/05/2025; open until filled.Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to .

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