About this position
About Torus
Torus is a pioneering, sustainable energy solutions company based in Utah, dedicated to revolutionizing renewable energy storage and management. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities to become their own renewable energy provider.
We are driven by a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability and community. We tackle critical challenges facing the American energy landscape. Our advanced Torus Spin Flywheel™ technology charges and discharges electricity 16 times faster than traditional batteries, ensuring rapid response to grid demands and enhancing energy efficiency.
Our advanced manufacturing, research, and development facilities in South Salt Lake and Springville, Utah drive continuous innovation, and our commitment to American manufacturing ensures quality and reliability. Join us at Torus and be part of an exciting team that is transforming the energy landscape.
About the Role
As the Director of Safety, you will be the standard and enforcer of safety, setting the bar for safety practices across the entire company, including manufacturing facilities, R&D labs, and field operations. You will lead the development, execution and maintenance of comprehensive safety strategies, including creating a PPE matrix based on job function and work area, creating a visitor policy for the manufacturing floor, developing and enforcing a safety reporting policy, developing company specific training materials, facilitating safety training(s), overseeing safety onboarding for new hires, and driving safety training through custom programs or software solutions. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will ensure that our facilities comply with OSHA standards and other regulatory requirements while driving a proactive safety culture across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Enhance and improve existing Safety Programs: Build comprehensive safety policies tailored to our manufacturing, R&D, and field operations environments, with a specific focus on manufacturing equipment and electrical safety for systems up to 600Vac and 1000Vdc.
- Create and enforce a Safety Write-Up Policy: Establish a clear policy for documenting a safety violation, near-miss, hazard, or incident. Ensuring consistency in reporting, and enforcing corrective actions. This includes:
- Defining levels of violations (minor to severe).
- Setting out consequences for non-compliance.
- Tracking violations and implementing continuous improvement.
- Coaching and providing corrective training when needed.
- Map Specific PPE Requirements: Develop, maintain and implement a detailed matrix outlining PPE requirements by role and area within the facility, ensuring that signage and instructions are clear for all employees. Responsibilities include:
- Mapping out specific zones on the manufacturing floor, with signage indicating required PPE.
- Ensuring required PPE is available and accessible.
- Creating clarity around PPE expectations for each role and task.
- Regularly reviewing and updating the matrix based on process changes or regulatory updates.
- Develop a company specific library of role-specific safety training along with a robust tracking mechanism to ensure current and new employees along with employees whose role may change, are properly trained and up to date on safe work practices specific to their work areas and job function.
- Enhance the Visitor Safety Policy for Torus manufacturing facilities which outlines required protocols to ensure a safe environment for all business visitors and contractors, including host and visitor responsibilities, safety orientation and briefing requirements, visitor PPE specifications, a list of prohibited activities and items, and all necessary documentation.
- Lead Safety Initiatives: Oversee safety initiatives around LOTO, PPE, hazard identification, and corrective/preventative actions.
- Ensure OSHA Compliance: Stay up-to-date with OSHA standards, industry regulations, and best practices, ensuring compliance and identifying potential safety risks.
- Conduct Audits & Investigations: Perform regular safety audits, inspections, and accident investigations, driving the implementation of corrective measures and any necessary reporting.
- Drive Safety Culture: Promote a safety-first mentality, ensuring all employees understand the importance of safety protocols through training, education, and regular communication.
- Collaborate Across Departments: Work closely with engineering, production, field operations, and other departments to integrate safety procedures into every aspect of our operations.
- Support Onboarding of New Hires: Facilitate safety onboarding for all new employees, ensuring they are well-versed in safety protocols, PPE requirements, and hazard prevention from day one.
Required Experience
- OSHA 30-hour certification required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience with NFPA 70E standards, including electrical hazard identification, arc flash risk assessment, and implementation of safe work practices for electrical systems and equipment.
- Proven experience developing safety training programs and implementing safety software solutions.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to set and enforce high standards, and to engage and train employees at all levels.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with other departments.
- Expertise in designing and enforcing safety protocols, including LOTO, PPE, and OSHA compliance.
- 5+ years of experience leading safety programs in manufacturing environments, with a focus on high-voltage and electrical safety.
Preferred Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field; advanced certifications preferred (i.e. OSHA).
- 10+ years of experience leading safety programs in manufacturing environments, with a focus on high-voltage and electrical safety.
Who You Are
You are inspired by a passion for safety excellence, and you're ready to set the bar for an industry benchmarking safety culture. You are a proactive leader who thrives on taking initiative, always looking ahead to anticipate potential risks and safety issues before they arise. You approach safety not just as a compliance necessity but as a strategic pillar of business success. As a go-getter, you are eager to dive in, assess the landscape, and build robust safety programs that safeguard our employees and operations in the long term.
You are highly analytical, with the ability to think critically about complex manufacturing environments, particularly those involving high-voltage systems. Your expertise in safety isn't limited to meeting regulations—you bring innovative, forward-thinking solutions that drive continuous improvement and embed safety into the core of our company culture.
Our Perks & Benefits
- Employee Rewards Package including equity
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
- Human-centered Paid Time Off (based on employment status) including unlimited discretionary PTO; 10-days paid company holidays; Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave.
- Torus paid Life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
- Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Peer Recognition Program
Additional Details
Background Check All candidates are subject to a background check.
Experience 5+ years of experience leading safety programs in manufacturing environments, with a focus on high-voltage and electrical safety is required. Preferred Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field; advanced certifications preferred (i.e. OSHA).
Location Based in our South Salt Lake Headquarters Warehouse (air-conditioned). May require occasional onsite work in Springville R&D warehouse (air-conditioned and non air-conditioned).
Schedule Full-Time, Salaried
Physical Requirements
- Occasionally required to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to don personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, respiratory protective equipment with proper seal, coveralls, ear protection, gloves, eye protection & safety helmet.
- Ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings.
- Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.
Torus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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