Senior Manager of HSE Programs and Risk

Exo Group, LLC. has been protecting public infrastructure across the U.S. since 2009. Without consistent maintenance and quality assurance, critical assets face a growing risk of failure over time. Exo delivers engineering, inspection, and remediation services for lighting poles, transmission towers, and other infrastructure exposed to ongoing wear from usage, aging, and environmental conditions. With deep expertise in vertical infrastructure, Exo builds on years of engineering design and fabrication experience across utilities, telecom, transportation, and retail sectors. This foundation supports a comprehensive inspection and asset management approach that addresses both new installations and aging structures requiring immediate attention. Recognizing that full replacement is often impractical due to cost and safety constraints, Exo developed its Ex-Tend approach to manage assets throughout their entire life cycle. From initial quality assurance to ongoing inspection and targeted repairs, this method is designed to extend service life and improve reliability. Supported by data-driven insights, Exo helps clients monitor asset conditions and make informed, strategic decisions. Position Summary The Senior Manager of HSE Programs and Risk is Exos program and compliance lead, responsible for developing, administering, and continuously improving the companys HSE programs, training, DOT/FMCSA compliance, claims management, industrial hygiene, environmental, and contractor prequalification programs. Reporting to the VP of HSE and Risk Management, this role partners with the HSE Director and Regional HSE Managers to ensure programs are not just written, but understood, implemented, and effective in the field. The role also provides the loss data, analytics, and program evidence that support Exos insurance and enterprise risk management strategy. Key Responsibilities 1. HSE Program Development & Management Develop, maintain, and continuously improve EXOs HSE programs, policies, procedures, and field-level tools, translating regulatory and operational requirements into clear, practical, field-focused programs.Ensure HSE programs align with applicable OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, EPA, state, federal, client, and industry requirements.Evaluate program effectiveness through audits, observations, incident trends, and field feedback, and close gaps between written programs and actual field practice.Support the development and administration of critical-risk programs, including Life-Saving Principles, Critical Hazard Watchlists, Stop Work Authority, SIF prevention, and other enterprise risk controls.Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans, including site-specific emergency procedures and periodic drills. 2. Safety Training & Competency Management Develop and manage EXOs safety training curriculum in coordination with the HSE Director and Regional HSE Managers.Develop engaging, practical training designed to change behaviornot simply satisfy a compliance requirementusing hands-on exercises, simulations, and skills demonstrations where appropriate.Establish competency requirements and practical qualification criteria for high-risk activities.Own EXOs short-service employee (SSE) program, including new-hire identification, task restrictions until competency is verified, and release criteria, and support Regional HSE Managers in implementing it.Manage required safety, driver, DOT, equipment, and specialized training, including training matrices, documentation, and refresher schedules.Evaluate training effectiveness through knowledge assessments, field observations, practical demonstrations, incident trends, and employee feedback. 3. DOT / Transportation Compliance Own and administer EXOs enterprise DOT/FMCSA compliance program in coordination with Operations, Fleet, HR, and Regional HSE leadership.Maintain and continuously improve driver qualification, DOT training, exams and road testing, documentation, and compliance processes.Monitor compliance with applicable FMCSA requirements, including driver qualification, hours of service, inspections, medical qualification, controlled-substance/alcohol requirements, and other applicable requirements.Lead preparation for DOT/FMCSA audits and investigations.Monitor EXOs CSA/SMS BASIC scores, track roadside inspections and violations, and file DataQs challenges for inaccurate or disputed records.Support the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse queries and maintain the DOT accident register, including required post-accident documentation and testing.Define EXOs driving-record (MVR) standard with HR, and the VP of HSE and Risk Management, and conduct annual MVR reviews for all employees who drive for EXO.Oversee and support Fleet for EXOs USDOT registration and operating credentials, including the biennial MCS-150 update. 4. Samsara Telematics & Fleet Risk Management Serve as the primary HSE program owner for Exos Samsara telematics and driver-safety platform.Ensure significant driving eventsincluding speeding, following distance, harsh driving, distracted driving, seatbelt violations, and other identified risk behaviorsare appropriately reviewed and addressed.Set standards for timely driver coaching, documented follow-up, corrective action, and escalation, and track completion across regions; Operations supervisors deliver coaching, and Regional HSE Managers verify it occurs consistently in their regions.Develop dashboards and recurring reports that identify individual, regional, and fleet-wide risk, including repeat events requiring additional intervention. 5. Claims & Loss Management Manage day-to-day workers compensation and automobile claims in coordination with the third-party administrator, insurance carriers, brokers, HR, Legal, and Operations, escalating large, complex, or litigated claims to the VP.Own OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping, including recordability determinations and OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs.Administer Exos injury case management and return-to-work program, including transitional duty coordination with Operations and HR.Serve as the central point of coordination for claim reporting, documentation, investigation, follow-up, and resolution, including monitoring of open claims.Analyze claim frequency, severity, causes, and trends, and identify opportunities to reduce claim costs and operational disruption.Provide regular claims and loss-performance reporting to the VP and appropriate leadership.Coordinate claim-related investigations and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into HSE and operational risk controls. 6. Industrial Hygiene & Exposure Risk Manage Exos Industrial Hygiene (IH) program, including identifying occupational exposure risks associated with Exos operations and work activities.Coordinate or oversee sampling and assessments for applicable exposures, such as noise, respiratory hazards, chemical exposures, heat, and other occupational health risks.Interpret IH results, coordinate corrective actions with Operations and field safety leadership, and maintain monitoring and assessment records.Coordinate with qualified outside Industrial Hygiene professionals when specialized expertise or testing is required.Coordinate medical surveillance programs, including audiometric testing and respirator medical clearance. 7. Contractor Prequalification & Third-Party Risk Manage Exos contractor prequalification processes through ISNetworld, Avetta, and other applicable contractor-management platforms.Maintain Exos company profiles, questionnaires, documentation, certifications, safety statistics, insurance information, and other required information.Maintain Exos standing with clients by monitoring prequalification requirements and coordinating responses to client requests, corrective actions, and audits.Manage the internal process for evaluating contractor safety and risk information before engagement, using risk-based criteria appropriate to the scope of work. 8. Environmental Programs & ESG Manage Exos core environmental compliance programs, keeping them practical and appropriately scaled to the companys operational profile.Support compliance with applicable environmental requirements, permits, reporting, waste management, spill prevention/response, and environmental controls.Develop basic environmental awareness training and partner with Operations to integrate environmental responsibilities into normal field practices.Support environmental incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action, and coordinate specialized environmental assessments and services when required.Support Exos ESG-related initiatives, data collection, reporting, and customer requirements as applicable. 9. Risk Management Support Support the VP in administering EXOs enterprise risk framework by maintaining risk registers, risk assessments, and key risk indicators.Provide loss analysis, exposure data, and risk-control documentation to support insurance renewals and risk-financing decisions.Track EMR and other safety metrics that affect client prequalification and bidding.Assist in evaluating new business activities, equipment, services, customers, or operational changes for HSE and risk implications. 10. Data, Analytics & Performance Management Develop and maintain HSE and risk-management dashboards, reports, metrics, and leading indicators.Integrate information from incidents, claims, telematics, audits, inspections, training, corrective actions, DOT compliance, and other systems to identify trends.Establish meaningful leading and lagging indicators that demonstrate whether Exos risk controls are working, and help move Exo toward a more predictive, data-driven approach to risk management.Provide recurring performance reports to the VP, HSE Director, Regional HSE Managers, Operations leadership, and other stakeholders.Administer Exos HSE software systems, including incident management, training records, and the data sources that support dashboards and reporting. 11. Auditing, Compliance & Corrective Actions Develop and maintain audit processes for assigned HSE and risk programs, and conduct or coordinate program audits, compliance assessments, and management-system reviews.Ensure corrective actions are assigned, tracked, and closed, and analyze recurring deficiencies to identify systemic problems.Lead preparation for DOT/FMCSA audits, support OSHA inspections and citation responses led by the HSE Director, and coordinate customer and insurance audits. 12. Safety Culture & Field Engagement Partner with Regional HSE Managers and Operations leaders to ensure employees understand not only what Exo requires, but why it matters and how to apply it in the field.Promote employee engagement, Stop Work Authority, hazard recognition, peer accountability, and personal ownership of safety.Spend appropriate time in the field to understand how programs are implemented, and use employee feedback to improve programs, training, and risk controls. 13. Leadership & Organizational Responsibilities Serve as a senior member of the HSE & Risk Management leadership team.Supervise, develop, and manage the performance of the Safety Coordinator.Manage budgets for training, industrial hygiene, environmental, and other assigned programs, and provide cost input to the VPs department budget.Provide technical and programmatic support to the VP, HSE Director, and Regional HSE Managers.Partner with Regional HSE Managers without assuming responsibility for their day-to-day regional field leadership. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety, HSE, Risk Management, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field.7+ years of progressive experience in HSE, safety, risk management, compliance, transportation safety, or a related field.2+ years of supervisory or team-lead experience.Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing HSE programs.Demonstrated experience developing and delivering safety training.Experience with DOT/FMCSA compliance and transportation risk management.Experience managing workers compensation and/or automobile claims.Strong understanding of applicable OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, and environmental requirements.Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time Preferred Qualifications CSP, ASP, CHST, CIH, ARM, CRM, or other relevant professional certification.DOT/FMCSA-related credentials or specialized transportation compliance experience.Experience with Samsara or comparable telematics platforms, and with ISNetworld, Avetta, or similar contractor-management systems.Experience with industrial hygiene monitoring and environmental compliance programs.Experience in utility construction, infrastructure services, field services, inspection, remediation, or a similar operational environment. Core Competencies Program Leadership Ability to build, implement, measure, and continuously improve enterprise HSE and risk programs.Risk Management Ability to identify, assess, prioritize, mitigate, and monitor operational and business risks.Data & Analytics Ability to use incidents, claims, telematics, audits, and other data to identify trends and drive preventive action.Communication & Influence Ability to communicate effectively with executives, operations leaders, safety professionals, supervisors, and field employees.Accountability Demonstrates ownership for assigned programs, metrics, compliance requirements, and results. Measures of Success Success in this role will be demonstrated by: HSE and risk programs that are current, practical, understood, and effectively implemented in the field.Strong DOT/FMCSA compliance and audit readiness.Effective management of ISNetworld, Avetta, and other customer/contractor qualification requirements.Consistent driver coaching through Samsara telematics and measurable reduction in repeat high-risk driving behaviors.Effective management and reduction of workers compensation and automobile claim exposures.Accurate and timely OSHA recordkeeping, reduced claim reporting lag time, and effective return-to-work outcomes.Timely IH monitoring and exposure assessments, and appropriate environmental compliance.Timely closure of corrective actions and reduction of recurring deficiencies.Demonstrable contribution to Exos overall objective of Protecting Our People | Protecting the Business | Protecting the Public & Environment | Predict & Prevent | Enabling Responsible Growth. Physical Requirements Ability to travel approximately 15% to field sites, offices, and client locations.Ability to walk active jobsites and uneven terrain, stand for extended periods, climb ladders, bend, kneel, and squat, and work outdoors in varying weather during field visits.Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, and safety-toe boots, and a respirator when required, subject to medical clearance.Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods, including frequent keyboarding, and use standard office equipment.Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.Ability to visually inspect sites for hazards, read signs and labels, detect audible warnings in noisy environments, and communicate effectively near machinery and heavy equipment.Valid drivers license and ability to drive to field locations, with a driving record that meets Exos fleet safety requirements.Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Mental Requirements Attention to detail: Ability to maintain accuracy in regulatory documentation, OSHA records, DOT driver files, and claims data.Judgment: Ability to interpret regulations, data, and incident information and make sound, well-documented decisions on programs, compliance, and claims.Organization: Ability to manage multiple programs, deadlines, and regulatory requirements at the same time.Clear writing: Ability to translate complex regulations into clear, practical procedures, training materials, and reports for field employees, supervisors, and executives.Adaptability: Ability to adjust programs and priorities as regulations change, the business grows, and new operations, clients, or regions are added.Discretion and composure: Ability to handle confidential medical and claims information appropriately, and to remain professional when managing serious injuries, claim disputes, and regulatory audits. FLSA: Exempt Salary Range: $140,000$170,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications Reports To: Vice President of HSE and Risk Management Benefits: Exo offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Short Term and Long-Term Disability Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness 401k with company match PTO 10 paid holidays The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. Duties and responsibilities may be modified as organizational needs evolve. EXO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable