Director of Safety Operations

1 week ago


New York, New York, United States Dandelion Energy Full time

(Open to candidates in NY, CT, MA or willing to relocate)

At Dandelion Energy, our commitment to safety is paramount. We aim to complete all projects with the utmost focus on safety, property protection, and quality assurance. The Safety Manager/Senior Manager will lead the development and continuous enhancement of our safety culture across the organization, particularly within our Drilling, Excavating, and field operations teams. This role will report directly to the COO and collaborate closely with both the HR and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, guide, and oversee all policies and programs to ensure comprehensive operational procedures that minimize risks and enhance safety focus.
  • Manage the safety team to create a thorough and thoughtful program addressing all health and property hazards associated with Dandelion's operations.
  • Collaborate with training departments to design educational programs that support safety training, ensuring employees can perform their duties safely and effectively.
  • Ensure regular site visits by operations and safety personnel, maintaining an organized and monitored program.
  • Work with the Safety Team to provide insights on safety and risk audits, further fostering a safety-centric culture.
  • Build strong relationships with subcontractors to learn from their best practices and align them with our safety objectives, enhancing our industry reputation.
  • Analyze current and future operations to proactively identify hazards and implement solutions to mitigate them.
  • Streamline incident reporting procedures with all stakeholders to ensure timely and consistent prevention efforts.
  • Develop corrective action protocols in collaboration with necessary stakeholders to reinforce our safety mission.
  • Identify and recommend resources needed by Risk and Safety to support our cultural objectives and ensure the safety of personnel and property.
  • Oversee administration related to Fleet Coverage, Property/Casualty, Executive Risks, and other necessary insurance to support business needs and growth.
  • Manage investigations of claims filed by employees and clients, ensuring proper reporting to designated insurance carriers or third-party claims administrators.
  • Maintain effective communication and analysis of each assigned claim throughout the process until closure, working with insurance to manage claims reserves effectively.
  • Act as the primary contact for communication with carriers/TPAs and conduct quality assurance on vendors to ensure optimal service delivery.
  • Review and secure stakeholder approval on reserve changes, litigation referrals, awards, and payments.
  • Collaborate with operations, finance, human resources, fleet management, and upper management to ensure alignment on priorities and direction.
  • Manage communications related to insurance renewals, expirations, or stakeholder meetings as necessary.
  • Provide risk analysis to stakeholders to assist in achieving profitability goals.

Required Qualifications:

  • OSHA 30 Certification with practical knowledge of OSHA regulations applicable to the construction industry.
  • Proficient understanding of Construction Safety Principles, including the safe operation of heavy equipment such as excavators, drill rigs, skid steers, or cranes.
  • Familiarity with insurance and claims processes related to workplace injuries and property damage.
  • Experience in cultivating and enhancing safety culture within a construction or similar organization.
  • Proven ability to train others on technical topics and processes to mitigate liability and risks.
  • Experience in establishing safety committees and scalable safety programs in a rapidly growing organization.
  • Skilled in identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions.
  • Willingness to travel as required.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience as a manager who fosters a coaching approach rather than a policing mentality towards safety and property damage.

Desired Qualifications:

  • OSHA 500 or higher certification.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to drilling operations.
  • A sense of humor is a valued trait.

Why Dandelion Energy?

Since our inception in 2017, Dandelion Energy has been revolutionizing home heating through innovative geothermal heat pump solutions. We work directly with homeowners and partner with some of the largest home builders in the nation. Our team has elevated the profile of geothermal heat pumps, designed the most efficient residential heat pump in the country, and successfully advocated for favorable policy changes at both local and national levels. We have completed thousands of high-quality geothermal heat pump installations throughout the Northeast.

Our diverse team comprises experts in hardware engineering, HVAC installation, drilling, solar financing, behavioral economics, and high-growth operations. Driven by the potential to facilitate a widespread transition to sustainable and affordable heating and cooling, our work is both complex and rewarding. We are committed to transforming how people heat and cool their homes.

Dandelion Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to consider this opportunity.



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