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Company: TEC Industrial

Location: Kingsport, Tennessee

Reports To: Vice President of Operations

TEC Industrial is seeking an experienced, hands-on Corporate Safety Director to lead our companywide safety strategy and help shape a culture where every employee goes home safely every day. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a safety professional who understands industrial construction, earns trust in the field, and can partner with operations leaders to turn strong safety standards into daily execution.

In this role, you will provide strategic direction, coaching, accountability, and technical safety expertise across TEC Industrial's projects and operating locations. You will lead continuous improvement efforts, strengthen compliance programs, support project teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on safety performance, risk management, and regulatory requirements.

Safety at TEC Industrial is more than compliance-it is a core value and a business-critical commitment. The Corporate Safety Director will influence how safety is planned, communicated, measured, and lived across the organization. The right candidate will bring credibility, field presence, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to build practical systems that protect people while supporting operational excellence.

Lead companywide safety strategy and culture.

Develop and execute TEC Industrial's corporate safety strategy, annual safety improvement plans, goals, and key performance indicators.

Promote a proactive safety culture built on accountability, coaching, field engagement, and continuous improvement.

Advise executive leadership on safety performance, risk management, OSHA compliance, customer expectations, and industry best practices.

Maintain and improve the corporate safety management system, including policies, procedures, standards, and consistent practices across projects and locations.

Partner with operations leadership to identify risks, remove barriers, and support safe, efficient project execution.

Conduct project site audits, inspections, and safety assessments across active industrial construction environments.

Provide technical guidance in areas such as electrical work, steel erection, rigging, crane operations, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and other high-risk activities.

Lead serious incident and near-miss investigations, complete root cause analyses, and drive corrective actions through closure.

Track trends, communicate lessons learned, and implement practical prevention measures that reduce risk.

Develop people, programs, and performance.

Develop and oversee safety training programs for craft professionals, supervisors, and managers.

Ensure required regulatory training, certifications, and documentation are completed and maintained.

Support apprenticeship, NCCER, and workforce development initiatives by integrating safety leadership into employee development.

Mentor operations leaders and safety professionals in effective safety leadership, coaching, documentation, and accountability practices.

Manage compliance, reporting, and customer confidence.

Maintain regulatory compliance across TEC Industrial's operating locations, including OSHA requirements and applicable industry standards.

Manage OSHA interactions, inspections, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.

Support workers' compensation safety initiatives, return-to-work efforts, insurance audits, and risk management activities.

Track and report leading and lagging indicators, including TRIR, DART, EMR, near-miss participation, audit scores, corrective action closure, and training completion.

Develop executive-level safety reports and dashboards that clearly communicate performance, trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Participate in customer safety reviews, contractor qualification processes, pre-bid meetings, and business development efforts.

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant industry experience may be considered.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive safety leadership experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial construction, heavy industrial maintenance, specialty contracting, or a closely related environment.

Experience supporting electrical, mechanical, steel erection, rigging, crane operations, confined space, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and other high-risk work activities preferred.

Proven success leading safety programs across multiple projects, teams, and operating locations.

Preferred Certifications

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

OSHA 500 Trainer

Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

Certified Instructional Trainer or similar training credential a plus

Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1926 and related construction safety regulations.

Deep understanding of industrial construction safety practices and field execution.

Ability to influence culture, build trust, and drive accountability at all levels of the organization.

Strong communication, coaching, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Excellent incident investigation, root cause analysis, trend analysis, and corrective action management capabilities.

Experience with behavior-based safety, safety management systems, and safety reporting software.

Practical, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to balance compliance, field realities, and operational needs.

Regular travel to project sites throughout TEC Industrial's operating regions is required.

Must be able to access active construction sites and industrial facilities.

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and safely navigate industrial work environments.

The successful Corporate Safety Director will be a visible, credible leader who leads by example, builds strong relationships with craft professionals and operations leaders, and helps every employee take ownership of safety.

A passion for protecting people and strengthening safety culture.

The confidence to coach, challenge, and support leaders at every level.

The field presence to connect with employees and understand real job site conditions.

The discipline to build consistent systems, measure performance, and follow through on improvement plans.

The leadership mindset to help TEC Industrial deliver exceptional results while keeping safety at the center of everything we do.

Ready to lead safety at the next level? If you are an experienced industrial construction safety leader who wants to make a measurable impact, TEC Industrial invites you to bring your expertise, leadership, and passion for people to our team.

T E C Industrialhas been building a team for more than 75 years and offer our employees a full slate of benefits including:

• Medical FSA-HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Group Life/Voluntary Life/AD&D
• 401k plan with Company match
• Accident and Critical Illness plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

T E C Industrial is a Drug-Free, E-Verify, Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Veterans encouraged to apply.