Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $140K-$180K + Bonus + Profit Sharing
At NorCal Pipeline, we lead withIntegrity, weThink Bigabout safety and growth, and we win throughTeamwork. As we scale, we are seeking a strategic HS&E leader who willoperatewith transparency, drive innovative risk mitigation strategies, and partner across the organization to elevate performance. This is an opportunity to build systems that protect our people and strengthen our competitiveadvantages.
The Director of HS&E is a strategic and operational safety leader responsible for designing, scaling, and leading a best-in-class safety and environmental program across a multi-division, high-hazard utility construction organization.
This role partners closely with Executive Leadership and Field Operations to reduce risk, improve safety performance metrics (TRIR, DART, EMR), strengthen client confidence, and embed a proactive safety culture across all regions.Open to candidates nationwide.Strong preference for Northern California-based candidates.
The ideal candidate brings deep pipeline/utility construction experience and canoperateeffectively in both field and executive environments.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change asnecessitatedby thebusiness'sdemands.
Lead, Manage, Accountability (LMA)
- Develop and execute a scalable HS&E strategy aligned with company growthobjectives.
- Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on risk exposure and mitigation.
- Drive year-over-year improvement in TRIR, DART, and EMR performance.
- Managedepartmentalbudget and resource planning.
Operational Partnership:
- Partner with Operationsto integrate safety planning into preconstruction and bid strategy.
- Embed HS&E strategy into operational planning to proactively mitigate risk, improve EMR, and drivefieldexecution excellence.
- Ensure safety excellence strengthens competitive positioning.
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Lead compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, PHMSA, and multi-state regulatory requirements.
- Oversee company OQ program.
- Manage regulatory reporting, audits, inspections, and agencyinterfaces.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
Culture and Field Engagement:
- Conduct field visits to reinforce leadership presence and hazard recognition.
- Coach field supervisors on behavioral-based safety.
- Lead company safety committees and drive accountability at all levels.
Systems & Data:
- Implement andleveragedigital safety management systems.
- Develop executive dashboards for real-time performance visibility.
- Track, analyze, and report on key safety metrics including TRIR, DART, and EMR.
- Utilize leading and lagging indicators to proactively reduce incidents.
Qualification Requirements
Experience:
- 10+ years progressive HS&E leadership experience in utility, pipeline, or heavy civil construction.
- 5+ years leading safety teams in high-hazard environments (trenching, confined space, heavy equipment, gas utilities).
- Experienceoperatingacross multi-state regulatoryjurisdictions.
- Demonstratedsuccess byreducing TRIR and EMR.
Certifications:
- Required: CHSTorequivalent
- Preferred: CSPorequivalent
- Required:OSHA 30 & 500
Additional Experience Preferred:
- Union workforce exposure
- Client-facing safety leadership
- Experience in organizations with 300+ field employees
- Valid Drivers License with a clean driving record.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here arerepresentativeof thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required touse hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;reach withhandsand arms; and talk or hear. The employeefrequentlyis required tosit,stand, andwalk.The employeeis occasionally required toclimb, or balance, and stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl.
The employee occasionallyis required tolift and/or move up to 25 pounds and to walk up to mile daily. Specific vision abilitiesinthis job include close vision and distance vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalpartsin outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and fumes or airborne particles.
Up to30%travelisrequiredacrossallcompanyDivisions& Regions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Note:Nor-Cal Pipeline Services is a drug-smoke and alcohol-freeworkplace. Drug testing is a requirement for employment.
Nor-Cal Pipeline Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.