Vice President of Safety Operations

About Us

Every moment of every day, people around the world rely on the energy they access through infrastructure built by Quanta. Comprising the largest skilled-labor force in North America, our employees are highly skilled and innovative, continually working to connect people and power. We’re building the infrastructure that supports the energy transition, and there are more opportunities than ever to be part of our team. Join us and build your career building a brighter future.

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Quanta actively promotes and maintains a culture of belonging where all employees can be themselves, live their values, and find opportunities to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic organization in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is prized. Come find out how our people power modern life.

About this Role

The Vice President of Safety Operations will lead a select group of Quanta’s Operating Companies. As a senior leader, they will operate with significant independence and serve as a trusted advisor within the Corporate Safety, Health & Environmental department. This role is empowered to support Operating Companies — providing the authority and accountability needed to drive strategic execution.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive safety strategy aligned with corporate goals and operational priorities.
• Interface with executive leadership to align safety strategy Corporate objectives and business needs.
• Drive implementation of strategic safety activities throughout the enterprise.
• Provide leadership and vision for safety culture transformation across all Operating Companies.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, advising on all safety-related matters.
• Seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy.

Program Development & Implementation

• Provide governance and oversight of the Operating Companies across the enterprise with regards to safety results, programs, processes.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on The Capacity Model, helping Operating Companies develop strategies on how best to integrate the model into their daily management of people and work.

Leadership & Team Management

• Mentor and develop region/ Operating Companies safety leaders.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between safety, operations, HR, and training departments.
• Guides Operating Companies in implementation of overall strategy for continuous improvement of all safety initiatives.

Relationships and Influence

• Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Collaborate with Operating Companies in the creation of strategies and processes to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local safety rules. Drive consistency among organizations when appropriate.

Communication

• Collaborate with Operating Companies, Region and Corporate teams to create and distribute critical communications.
• Ability to effectively communicate to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience leading safety within a field services environment. They must have a proven track record of improving safety culture and performance, leading to meaningful enhancements in employee well-being and overall business outcomes.

What You'll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or related fields and 15 years of Safety experience, including 5 years in Leadership/Executive role.

OR

• At least 18 years of Safety experience, including 5 years in Leadership/Executive role in lieu of education and experience mentioned above

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or related fields.
• Experience working in a highly decentralized organization.

Licenses / Certifications

Certified Safety Pr