Director – Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability; HSES

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real‑world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100‑year history of innovation and has been 100% employee‑owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward‑thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid.

Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee‑owner!

• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon‑Fri) Hybrid

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices.
The estimated annual base salary range for this position in the United States is $182,820 - $. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

The Director – Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability (HSES) is responsible for leading the development and execution of HSES programs across S&C's domestic operations. This role ensures compliance with all applicable legal and corporate requirements while fostering a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainability. The Director builds and maintains a high‑performing HSES team, driving continuous improvement through strategic leadership, collaboration, and innovation.

This position requires a proven ability to lead change, engage team members at all levels, and deliver measurable results in safety performance, environmental impact reduction, and operational excellence. Accountable for resolving complex safety, health, environmental, sustainability improvement opportunities and driving a “Safety First” culture with “Respect for People” team behaviors toward achieving an “Injury Free” work environment. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and works closely with senior executives, value stream leaders, HR, local communities, and government agencies.

• Advance a best‑in‑class HSES culture: Lead initiatives that measurably improve health, safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainability across domestic operations, balancing excellence with cost‑effectiveness to ensure solutions are impactful and fiscally responsible.
• Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability Strategy: Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for HSES, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and regulatory requirements including OSHA and EPA standards. Leverage customer feedback to influence company‑wide HSES objectives.
• Strengthen organizational performance: Create and maintain policies that support HSES and sustainable practices, ensuring consistency and excellence in execution.
• Drive continuous improvement: Use performance data to identify trends, set goals, and implement sustainable corrective actions. Analyze HSES feedback and metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Set team targets for various KPIs. Implement a data‑driven decision‑making process to enhance overall HSES effectiveness and efficiency. Staying informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve HSES programs.
• Ensure readiness and responsiveness: Oversee occupational health services and ensure effective management of health‑related cases with discretion and care. Lead and maintain the Emergency Response Team to ensure preparedness for incidents, rapid response, and recovery across all operational sites.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability,…