Director - Health & Safety - Remote

Job ID: 529800

Eco Material Technologies, a CRH Company, is a leading producer of sustainable cement alternatives in the U.S.

It is the nation's largest marketer and manager of fly ash, with the industry's only true national footprint of logistics networks and distribution channels.

The Company also provides mission-critical utility services, including operations support, waste disposal, and environmental remediation.

Job Summary

The Director, HS Utilities leads health and safety programs for the company's utility-sector operations, including synthetic gypsum and fly ash processing and other byproduct handling and beneficial-reuse facilities, distinguishing this scope from the cement plant operations covered by the Director, HS Operations roles.

This position is a peer to the Director, HS Operations positions within the Health & Safety organization, and is accountable for the day-to-day execution of safety programs at utility and byproduct-handling sites, leading a team of Safety Specialists and Safety Coordinators who provide site-level training, auditing, and incident response support.

The Director develops safety protocols specific to the material-handling, storage, and processing hazards found in synthetic gypsum, fly ash, and other byproduct operations, and partners with utility client sites and plant management to ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations.

This role reports to the VP, Health & Safety and monitors leading and lagging safety indicators across the utility operating footprint, driving continuous improvement in safety culture and performance.

Job Location

This a remote role and can be located anywhere in the US.

Travel up to 50% to our sites across the US.

Job Responsibilities



* Lead the development and execution of health and safety programs for utility-sector operations, including synthetic gypsum and fly ash processing and other byproduct handling facilities.


* Lead, coach, and develop a team of Safety Specialists and Safety Coordinators supporting utility and byproduct-handling sites.


* Develop safety protocols and hazard controls specific to byproduct material handling, storage, and processing risks (e.g., combustible dust, bulk material handling, confined spaces).


* Partner with utility client sites, host-facility operators, and plant management to align safety expectations and ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations.


* Monitor plant and site-level safety KPIs across the utility operating footprint, identifying locations requiring additional support or intervention.


* Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses for utility and byproduct-handling operations using Human Performance methodologies.


* Conduct regular site visits and safety audits across utility and byproduct-handling locations to assess program execution and coach site teams.


* Oversee critical hazard programs (hazardous energy control, mobile equipment/pedestrian...