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Senior Director System Safety

Cobalt Search
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Are you a seasoned safety leader with a passion for driving operational excellence in systems safety?


Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your strategic vision can truly transform safety, security, and environmental standards?


We have been engaged by our client to find a Senior Director System Safety to work directly with the VP, leading innovative safety programs and ensuring continuous improvement across all operational systems.


Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Safety Leadership:

  • Design and implement next-generation safety programs to drive continuous operational improvement.

Regulatory Excellence & Project Management:

  • Manage critical safety initiatives, including the implementation of ISO45001 certification.
  • Integrate new regulatory requirements
  • Oversee special projects related to safety, security, and environmental enhancements.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Represent the Safety function at internal and external meetings.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with executive teams and external stakeholders.


Skills and Experience Required:

  • 7 years of leadership experience, ideally within rail, aviation or the nuclear sector with 10 years of operational exposure.
  • A solid grasp of system safety culture in practice.
  • In-depth knowledge of regulatory and OHSA regulations; PMP certification is a plus.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and relevant project management and systems safety tools.
  • A data-driven, quality-oriented mindset with exceptional change management and negotiation skills.


Location: The Senior Director System Safety will be based in Boston, MA.


Remuneration for the Senior Director System Safety: A competitive salary of $160,000.00 to $180,000.00 (dependent on experience), plus a 10% bonus and an attractive benefits package that includes a railroad pension, 401(k) match, and options for health, life, and dental insurance.


All applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic data, or any other legally protected status. Every application will be reviewed by a real person, with a response provided.


If you're ready to make an impact and lead transformative safety initiatives in a fast-paced, forward-thinking organization, we invite you to apply today. Every application will be reviewed by a real person and responded to.

Salary : $160,000 - $180,000

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