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Michael Page
Director, Industrial Safety | Energy Technology Space
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A Safety Director is responsible for determining and maintaining the strategic direction of their organization's health and safety program and developing a workplace culture where safety is the utmost priority.
$84,443 / year median in Florida
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Experience working with high-pressure systems! Knowledge of rotating equipment, turbomachinery,& power generation About Our Client This advanced energy technology company is developing next-generation power conversion systems designed to improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across industrial and energy applications. As the organization scales from engineering development and prototype testing to pilot production and commercial manufacturing, it remains focused on innovation, operational excellence, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship. Job Description Safety Leadership & Program Development Establish and lead the organization's industrial safety management system. Develop company-wide environmental, health, and safety policies, standards, procedures, and work instructions. Build and sustain a strong safety culture that supports innovation, accountability, and operational excellence. Develop safety performance metrics, reporting systems, and monitoring processes. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations. Create contractor safety programs and oversight processes. Provide strategic direction for long-term safety planning and organizational growth. Test Facility & Engineering Safety Serve as the subject matter expert for safety within advanced testing operations. Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), and formal risk assessments. Develop safe operating procedures for high-energy, high-pressure, and complex test systems. Establish and oversee Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and energy control programs. Develop requirements for electrical safety, confined space entry, pressure systems, and other specialized safety programs. Create procedures for startup, shutdown, maintenance, and emergency response activities. Participate in engineering design reviews to ensure safety considerations are incorporated early in equipment development. Evaluate engineering changes and operational modifications for potential safety impacts. Coordinate safety readiness reviews prior to commissioning new equipment or initiating test activities. Manufacturing & Operational Safety Design and implement manufacturing safety programs supporting production operations. Establish machine guarding, ergonomic, and material handling standards. Develop chemical management and hazardous materials control programs. Oversee industrial hygiene initiatives and workplace exposure assessments. Define personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and compliance programs. Support safe installation, startup, and operation of manufacturing equipment. Monitor production environments to ensure ongoing compliance with safety requirements. Risk Management & Continuous Improvement Lead investigations of safety incidents, near misses, and workplace events. Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions. Track safety actions to completion and verify effectiveness. Monitor leading and lagging safety indicators to identify improvement opportunities. Perform routine workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments. Develop continuous improvement initiatives that reduce operational risk and strengthen safety performance. Training & Employee Development Design, implement, and manage comprehensive safety training programs. Deliver and maintain training programs covering: New employee onboarding Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Electrical safety Hazard communication Personal protective equipment Fall protection Forklift operation Crane and rigging safety Fire prevention and response Emergency response procedures Confined space entry Pressure system safety Maintain employee training records and qualification requirements. Coach managers, supervisors, and employees on safety leadership and best practices. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including: