Director of Health and Safety
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Executive
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$180,000-$220,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Description
Join Intrepid’s leadership team and drive meaningful impact by protecting what matters most—our people.
How You Will Create Value:
You will lead Health & Safety across the enterprise, setting the standard for safety performance, compliance, and culture. You’ll partner with operations and senior leadership to reduce risk, strengthen systems, and ensure every employee goes home safe—every day.
Key Responsibilities
Standardized Safety Programs & Compliance
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for Health & Safety programs across all operations.
- Design, implement, and monitor standardized safety systems and protocols using data trends to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal safety requirements, including MSHA, OSHA, DOT, and ATF.
- Lead safety system audits and partner with operations to develop sustainable corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant safety records and documentation.
Leadership, Culture & Workforce Engagement
- Promote a proactive, enterprise-wide safety culture through consistent leadership presence and communication.
- Partner with senior leaders, legal, and operational teams to identify and manage safety risks.
- Develop and deliver executive-level safety performance updates.
- Respond to employee safety inquiries and regulatory complaints.
Incident Management & Field Execution
- Lead complex and high-severity incident investigations and root cause analyses.
- Serve as a key advisor during crises and emergency response situations.
- Maintain frequent, hands-on engagement with field leadership and frontline teams to ensure consistent execution of safety programs.
Training & Capability Development
- Oversee standardized safety training programs, including new-hire, task-based, and annual refresher training.
- Ensure required MSHA, OSHA, DOT, and fall protection training is consistently deployed and documented across all sites.
What You’ll Need to Be Successful:
- Strong Health & Safety leadership experience in mining, industrial, or similar environments.
- Proven ability to influence from frontline to executive level.
- Experience leading safety systems, audits, and incident investigations.
- Ability to build and sustain a high-accountability safety culture.
- Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
Travel is expected approximately 50% to operating locations in Utah and New Mexico.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Targeted salary range for this position is $180K to $220K annually. Salary commensurate with experience and skill set. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans with generous employer premium contributions, as well as 401(k) with employer match, bonus programs, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and wellness benefits. More details can be found at https://www.intrepidpotash.com/careers/culture-and-rewards/.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
Intrepid Potash Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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FAQs About Director of Health and Safety Jobs at Intrepid Potash
What is the work location for this position at Intrepid Potash?
This job at Intrepid Potash is located in Denver, Colorado, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Intrepid Potash?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $180,000 and $220,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Intrepid Potash?
Intrepid Potash lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Intrepid Potash?
Intrepid Potash is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Intrepid Potash for this role?
Intrepid Potash offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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