Vice President of Safety

Overview
MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.
MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization
Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Operations for MasTec Utility Services with a strong matrix relationship with the VP Corporate Safety, the VP Safety will be a key member of the senior MasTec Utility Services leadership team and lead efforts to build and maintain aligned, world class safety programs and implement a culture of safety. The VP will be an experienced business leader who can effectively communicate/collaborate at all organizational levels, and with customers, inspiring a shared vision and clearly linking key strategic themes in aspects of our business and driving an aligned agenda.
Responsibilities

• Know/understand the business and its challenges; provide counsel & drive action in matters concerning safety.
• Advance relationships at all org levels to ensure safety policies and procedures are being applied and followed. Partner with leadership to share and drive best practices across the organization.
• Advise and support leadership on all safety activities. Serve as subject matter expert.
• Leads rapid response investigations to include incidents and catastrophes while working with counsel, regulators and other key stakeholders.
• Develop, monitor, and leverage KPIs/scorecard to drive business improvement. Prepare regular safety reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership. Report/publish/communicate.
• Communicate incidents, including non-injury incidents, to identify root cause(s), trends, key learnings, and implementation of effective corrective/preventive actions.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards. Stay abreast of regulatory & political changes as well as shifting market dynamics.
  

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Drive Vision & Purpose - Paint a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action
• Collaborate (Plan & Align, Influence) - Build partnerships & work collaboratively w/others to meet shared objectives
• Customer Focus - Build strong customer relationships & deliver customer-centric solutions
• Instill Trust (& Exhibit Courage) - Gain the confidence & trust of others through honesty, integrity & authenticity
• Organizational Savvy - Maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, & people-related org dynamics
• Build Effective Teams - Strong-identity teams that apply diverse skills & perspectives to achieve common goals
• Drive Engagement - Create a climate where people are motivated to do their best & help the org win
• Manage Ambiguity - Operate effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear
• Manage Conflict - Handle conflict effectively, with minimum noise
• Action Oriented - Take on new opportunities & tough challenges w/a sense of urgency, high energy & enthusiasm
• Drive Results - Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
• Decision Quality - Make good & timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
  

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant industry experience (field-based workforce; Power Construction; DOT)
• Demonstrated competency with fundamentals of safety, including DOT compliance
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex workplace incidents investigations including regulatory and customer reporting and related operational requirements
• Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze & interpret data, driving thoughtful recommendations & action
• Demonstrated ability to hire, inspire, lead & develop talent
• BS in Health & Safety Management, Risk Management and/or related field highly desirable; professional designation preferred (CSP, CIH, REM, CESCO or other)
• Proficient in MS Office products.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree in construction management, safety, or a related field of study.
• 12 or more years of experience in a similar position.