Director – Safety System & Program Excellence

Overview

As one of the nation's leading electric transmission line construction companies, MasTec Power Delivery companies engineer and construct efficient and reliable electrical transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard systems. Our extensive workforce includes both union and nonunion teams, which, combined with our specialized equipment fleet, allows us to effectively meet our clients' needs for power delivery, emergency restoration, and ongoing maintenance. We've been involved in some of the most challenging and recognizable electric projects across the U.S. From the electric plant to the end users, MasTec's experienced managers and crews consistently deliver transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard services with an unfailing commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainable practices. 

The Director, Safety System & Program Excellence is responsible for the strategic leadership, governance, and continuous improvement of the MasTec Power Delivery Safety Management System (SMS). This role serves as the central owner of the segment's safety systems, programs, standards, reporting, operational assessments, and supporting processes that drive safety excellence across all business units.

The Director will lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of safety programs, policies, standards, work practices, information systems, analytics, and compliance processes. This position partners closely with operations, safety leaders, training teams, human resources, claims management, and executive leadership to ensure consistent execution of safety expectations while leveraging data, technology, and continuous improvement principles to reduce risk and improve organizational performance.

The ideal candidate combines deep safety expertise with strong systems thinking, process improvement capabilities, data analytics experience, and the ability to lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Safety Management System Leadership

• Serve as the owner and administrator of the MasTec Power Delivery Safety Management System (SMS).
• Establish governance processes to ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of SMS elements across the organization.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and deployment of HSE policies, standards, work practices, procedures, and supporting guidance documents.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of Safety Recognition Bulletins, alerts, lessons learned, and other safety communications.
• Ensure consistency, alignment, and integration of safety programs across all operating companies and regions.

Safety Information Management System Administration

• Provide strategic and functional oversight of the Safety Information Management System.
• Lead system configuration, administration, and optimization efforts.
• Oversee user account administration, access management, permissions, and role-based controls.
• Manage weekly data imports, hierarchy maintenance, workflow administration, troubleshooting, and system support.
• Ensure system reliability, usability, data integrity, and alignment with business requirements.
• Partner with IT, software vendors, and internal stakeholders to drive enhancements and future-state improvements.

Safety Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Lead development and maintenance of safety scorecards, dashboards, and executive reporting tools.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure organizational safety performance.
• Conduct trend analysis and predictive reviews to identify emerging risks and performance opportunities.
• Deliver actionable insights to operational and executive leadership.
• Support operational reporting, performance reviews, strategic planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop standardized reporting methodologies and ensure data quality across reporting platforms.

Systems Development & Process Automation

• Design, implement, and maintain safety-related workflows, forms, automations, and business processes.
• Lead development of new modules, project buildouts, and system enhancements within the Safety Information Management System.
• Establish QA/QC processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and effectiveness of system functionality.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and technology integration.
• Manage testing, validation, deployment, and change management efforts.

Training & Onboarding Excellence

• Lead development and continuous improvement of New Hire Orientation (NHO) curriculum and supporting materials.
• Oversee instructional design efforts to improve learning effectiveness and knowledge retention.
• Conduct training audits and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Support onboarding initiatives to ensure consistent safety expectations and standards for new employees.
• Collaborate with operations and training personnel to enhance leadership and employee development programs.

Compliance, Claims & Administrative Programs

• Oversee claims tracking and provide analytical support for incident and injury management processes.
• Support investigations through data management, trend analysis, and documentation reviews.
• Maintain organizational structures, reporting hierarchies, and workforce data within safety systems.
• Ensure compliance administration activities are completed accurately and consistently.
• Develop processes that support regulatory compliance, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements.

Performance Assessments & Operational Assurance

• Oversee the Performance Standard Assessment (PSA) program across the segment.
• Lead field audits, operational assessments, system reviews, and assurance activities.
• Monitor corrective action processes from identification through closure.
• Analyze assessment findings to identify systemic opportunities for improvement.
• Provide recommendations that strengthen operational discipline and risk management effectiveness.

Strategic Projects & Operational Support

• Lead special projects supporting segment safety strategy and operational priorities.
• Develop employee handbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidance documents, and management resources.
• Support electrical safety assessments and high-risk work evaluations.
• Develop executive presentations, safety performance reviews, and strategic communications.
• Serve as a key resource for leadership-requested initiatives, operational improvements, and organizational change efforts.
• Drive innovation and best-practice adoption across the organization.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team focused on systems, analytics, training, compliance, and program excellence.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures for direct reports.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure programs and systems effectively support field execution.
• Influence organizational strategy through data-driven recommendations and technical expertise.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Industrial Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive safety, operational excellence, systems management, or program management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing teams and enterprise-level initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience administering safety management systems and enterprise software platforms.
• Strong understanding of incident management, safety analytics, auditing, corrective action management, and risk reduction principles.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, dashboard development, KPI management, and business reporting.
• Experience developing policies, standards, procedures, and governance processes.
• Strong project management and change management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• CSP, ASP, CUSP, CHST, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar professional certifications.
• Experience within electric utility, power delivery, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, telecommunications, or heavy construction industries.
• Experience implementing workflow automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, utility industry standards, and safety management systems frameworks.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Safety Management Systems
• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
• Process Improvement
• Program Management
• Operational Excellence
• Change Management
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Systems Administration
• Instructional Design
• Continuous Improvement
• Executive Communication
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Audit & Assurance Programs
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

Success Measures

The Director, Safety System & Program Excellence will be successful by:

• Maintaining a best-in-class safety management system that supports operational excellence.
• Delivering accurate, timely, and actionable safety analytics to leaders.
• Increasing system utilization, data quality, and process efficiency.
• Driving closure and effectiveness of corrective actions resulting from assessments and audits.
• Improving onboarding, training effectiveness, and program consistency.
• Enhancing standardization of safety policies, work practices, and governance processes.
• Successfully executing strategic projects that advance MasTec Power Delivery's safety vision and objectives.