Director, Safety Consulting and Operations at Providence - An Engineering and Environmental Consulting Firm

Description

SUMMARY:

Providence seeks an experienced Certified Safety Professional (CSP) to build, lead, and scale our Safety Consulting practice while owning Providence’s internal safety programs. This leader will be equally comfortable in front of clients and on the plant floor, able to sell, design, and deliver high-value safety services, and to develop a high-performing team that executes inspections, audits, turnaround/shutdown support, program development, training, and incident investigations for our industrial clients. Internally, this role will be the accountable owner for Providence’s safety governance, compliance, and culture.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• CSP required (Board of Certified Safety Professionals).
• 10–15 years in industrial safety/EHS with progressive leadership responsibility; proven track record building or scaling a safety program or consulting practice.
• Strong command of OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910/1926), ANSI/API applicable practices, PSM/RMP awareness, contractor management systems, incident investigation, and field execution disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to sell and grow work; translate client needs into scoped solutions and profitable delivery.
• Persuasive communicator, credible with frontline craft and plant leadership alike; able to set direction and hold teams accountable.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record.
  
  

Attributes

• Visionary Leadership - Ability to set a clear safety vision aligned with Providence’s ESOP culture and growth strategy. Inspire teams and clients to embrace safety as a core value.
• Business Development Acumen - Proven capability to sell consulting services, build client relationships, and drive revenue growth while maintaining compliance and quality.
• Team Builder & Mentor - Skilled in recruiting, coaching, and developing a high-performing safety team; fosters collaboration across Environmental and Engineering groups.
• Change Management Expertise - Comfortable leading cultural shifts toward integrated EHS solutions; adaptable to evolving regulations and client needs.
• Integrity & Accountability - Demonstrates honesty, consistency, and personal responsibility—critical for ESOP ownership culture.
• Communication & Influence - Exceptional ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, from craft workers to executives; promotes open dialogue on safety.
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning - Stays current with regulations, technologies, and best practices; embraces innovation in safety solutions.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop a Safety Consulting strategy and 3-year growth/business plan; define service lines (e.g., program audits, PSM support, contractor management, industrial hygiene, training, turnaround/shutdown safety management, permit-to-work systems, confined space & LOTO).
• Work with internal business development to cultivate relationships at industrial sites. Write proposals; lead or support pricing; close work; meet revenue and margin targets.
• Staff and lead multi-disciplinary project teams; plan resources across field safety, IH, and environmental staff to deliver integrated EHS outcomes.
• Work with internal marketing staff to establish a narrative for Providence EHS services: case studies, thought leadership, conference speaking, and client education.
• Serve as the accountable owner for Providence’s Safety Management System, policies, and procedures; maintain and improve internal programs, training matrices, and compliance calendars.
• Monitor regulatory compliance; lead inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations (root cause), and corrective action tracking.
• Coordinate job hazard analyses (JHAs), field safety plans, and permit-to-work for Providence personnel at client sites; ensure readiness for turnarounds/shutdowns and higher-risk operations.
• Manage company safety metrics (TRIR, near misses), publish dashboards, and brief leadership; drive culture initiatives that elevate safe work behaviors.
• Oversee contractor/subcontractor safety prequalification and alignment with client requirements (e.g., site-specific onboarding, badging, security, and fit-for-duty).
• Own emergency preparedness and business continuity elements relevant to safety
• Collaborate daily with Operations Project Managers for internal and external client gains.
• Interface with client site safety leaders, plant management, contractor safety councils, and turnaround planners.
• Recruit, mentor, and grow a dynamic safety team; set clear role expectations, competencies, and a development pathway (field safety specialists, IH technicians, senior consultants).
• Promote cross-disciplinary collaboration with Environmental and Engineering Services to deliver unified EHS outcomes for clients.
  
  

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee is regularly required to stand, sit, or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear; reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and/or crouch.
• May have to lift up to 40 pounds,
• This is a hybrid role (work from home/office) so the work environment will vary based on the incumbent's day to day workspace.
• Vision abilities required to perform this job include the ability to view and respond to visual and written materials via a computer screen.
  
  

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in the described position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all position duties and skills required of the individual classified in this position.

Additional Company Information

The above Job Description is a written statement of facts describing the scope, responsibilities, and organizational relationships of this position as it is. It is intended to provide a clear picture of the position’s role within the organization.

This job description is subject to change as Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC evolves, and in no way implies that this description includes all the duties associated with this position. Job duties related to this position may be added/removed from the job description as needed. Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC depends on its employees to assess current positions and update position description as duties change, responsibilities increase/decrease, technology improvements occur, or because of any other factors which may impact the success of such position.

Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. It is the policy of Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC to be nondiscriminatory in all matters regarding the selection, recruiting, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, work assignment, scheduling, compensation of employees, and any or all other terms and conditions of employment. The company does not unlawfully discriminate based on any applicable, legally protected classification or characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability. Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at [email protected].

Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled