Director Global Safety Management (Energy)

TL;DR

Director Global Safety Management (Energy): Leading global safety governance, data management, and assurance rhythms for corporate and regional safety programs with an accent on governance, standards development, and business resilience. Focus on maintaining a compliant Safety Management System, overseeing global safety data analytics, and coordinating emergency response and crisis communication.

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in office); Must be based in Houston, TX or Arlington, VA. Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Company

Global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage to create a more resilient grid.

What you will do

• Lead the development and governance of global safety policies, SOPs, standards, and audit protocols.
• Own global safety data models, KPI definitions, dashboards, and reporting for leadership.
• Maintain a global safety training governance model, including content lifecycle and deployment.
• Coordinate global audit and assurance processes and track Corrective and Preventive Actions.
• Govern Emergency Response Plans, Crisis Communication protocols, and Business Continuity Planning.
• Drive global initiatives to improve safety governance consistency and visibility in a matrixed environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in high-risk or operational industry environments; energy sector strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in corporate or regional safety roles focused on governance, training, or compliance.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level programs within global, matrixed organizations.
• Familiarity with Safety Management Systems, including ISO 45001 awareness.
• Experience managing KPIs, dashboards, analytics, and digital safety data management systems.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting emergency response, crisis communication, or business continuity planning.
• Preferred certifications: ISO internal auditor, CSP, ASP, NEBOSH, or equivalent.
• Experience mentoring and supporting safety coordinators.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive culture that encourages openness and values diverse perspectives ("Unleash Voices").
• Strong customer-centric approach to innovation and value delivery.
• Ownership mindset focused on growth and creating lasting sustainable impact.
• Equal Opportunity Employer commitment regardless of background.