Crusoe · 1 day ago
Senior Director, Safety
Denver, CO - US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$192K/yr - $240K/yr
12+ years expCrusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence, seeking a Senior Director, Safety to lead a comprehensive safety strategy. This role involves architecting and scaling safety initiatives across manufacturing and data center operations, while ensuring compliance and fostering a collaborative safety culture.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterEnergyEnergy ManagementOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Architect Enterprise-Wide Safety Strategy: Define, champion, and execute a multi-year Safety strategy that aligns with Crusoe’s operational growth, manufacturing scale-up, and enterprise objectives, ensuring safety is integrated into planning and investment decisions at all levels
Drive Operational Safety Excellence: Serve as Crusoe’s highest-level safety authority for manufacturing operations, shaping the safety implications of production workflows, equipment design, and facility buildouts; maintain a strong onsite presence at manufacturing facilities for high-engagement leadership
Govern Program Architecture & Compliance: Architect and govern scalable, enterprise-wide Safety programs, standards, and governance models that exceed regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT) across all business units (manufacturing, field services, data centers, and corporate)
Cultivate a Collaborative Safety Culture: Serve as the senior executive sponsor for safety, influencing and coaching leaders from C-level to frontline to embed safety into their daily operations, fostering a culture that supports innovation, operational discipline, and ethical practices
Deploy Risk Intelligence & Response: Establish, mature, and lead crisis and emergency response frameworks; deploy advanced risk intelligence tools and predictive analytics to proactively surface and mitigate emerging hazards across the enterprise
Lead Incident Management & Learning: Own executive-level review and oversight of significant incidents, ensuring robust root cause analyses are conducted, corrections are implemented with urgency, and learnings are shared enterprise-wide to drive continuous improvement
Develop High-Performing Teams: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing safety organization; build organizational capability through professional development pathways and succession pipelines to strengthen decision-making and accountability
Deliver Strategic Governance & Reporting: Define, monitor, and continuously refine KPIs, leading indicators, and maturity models; deliver high-quality, insightful reporting to executive leadership and the Board on trends, risks, and strategic needs
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 12–15+ years of progressive Safety leadership experience is required
At least 5+ years leading safety strategy for large-scale manufacturing operations is mandatory
Demonstrated experience designing and scaling enterprise Safety programs within high-growth, mission-critical, or heavy industrial environments
Deep expertise in OSHA, EPA, DOT, and related regulatory frameworks is non-negotiable, coupled with the ability to anticipate future regulatory and operational risks
Exceptional executive communication, cross-functional influence, and change leadership capability to drive alignment across diverse teams
Proven capacity to partner effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, and People teams to integrate safety at the earliest design and planning stages
A Bachelor's degree is required
Preferred
A Master's degree in Safety, Engineering, Operations, or a related field
Certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), or equivalent senior-level credentials
Prior experience partnering with Engineering and Design teams to integrate safety at the earliest point of design and operational planning
Experience managing safety compliance and programs across a geographically expanding global workplace footprint
Benefits
Industry competitive pay
Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
Employer contributions to HSA accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Teladoc
401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Cell phone reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Subscription to the Calm app
MetLife Legal
Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per pay period
Company
Crusoe
Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that builds and operates data centers powered by energy sources.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.9BKey Investors
Victory Park CapitalBrookfield Asset ManagementUpper90
2025-12-19Secondary Market
2025-10-23Series E· $1.4B
2025-08-25Debt Financing· $175M
Leadership Team
Chase Lochmiller
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Cully Cavness
Co-Founder, President and Chief Strategy Officer
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