🚨 Director of Safety & Risk Strategy – Lead with Purpose, Drive with Impact

Are you a passionate safety leader ready to shape the future of workplace health and safety? We’re looking for a dynamic Health and Safety Manager to take the reins of a growing program that spans multiple states and diverse environmental and engineering projects. This is your chance to make a real difference—protecting people, enhancing operations, and building a culture where safety is second nature.

🌎 What You’ll DoLead the Charge: Implement and manage a comprehensive corporate health and safety program across all operating states.Build Systems That Matter: Develop SOPs, hazard control plans, and site-specific HASPs that keep teams safe and compliant.Drive Compliance: Ensure alignment with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies—no detail too small, no standard too high.Empower Through Training: Design and deliver engaging safety training programs, from HAZWOPER refreshers to CPR and hazard awareness.Investigate & Innovate: Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions that prevent future risks.Collaborate & Communicate: Partner with leadership and field teams to embed safety into every layer of the organization.🧠 What You Bring8+ years of experience managing health and safety programs across multiple states.Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.CSP certification (or equivalent) and deep knowledge of OSHA regulations.Bonus points for HAZWOPER and First Aid/CPR trainer certifications.Experience in environmental or construction services is a strong plus.A proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead with both empathy and authority.💼 Why You’ll Love It HereGrowth-Driven: This role is open due to expansion—there’s a lot of exciting work ahead.Employee-Owned: Be part of a firm where your voice matters and your contributions are rewarded.Collaborative Culture: Join a team that chooses to come into the office because they love working together.Hybrid Flexibility: Work from home when needed, with strong support from senior leaders who are present and accessible.Meaningful Projects: From brownfields to groundwater remediation, your work will directly impact communities and the environment.📍 Location

Based in Irvine, CA, with projects spanning from Los Angeles to San Diego. Expect a mix of office collaboration and fieldwork.

💰 CompensationSalary range: $100,000 – $140,000Equity opportunities available40-hour work week, Monday–Friday

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Benefits:
\t•\tCompetitive salary
\t•\tHealth, dental, and vision insurance
\t•\t401(k) with company match
\t•\tPaid time off and holidays
\t•\tFlexible work hours and remote work opportunities
\t•\tProfessional development support
\t•\tCollaborative and inclusive work environment

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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