Vice President, Safety, Health, Environmental, and Security (SHES), North America

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation, and reimagining the way we work.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023 and 2024.

33727 – Vice President, SHES, North America

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Vice President, SHES (Safety, Health, Environmental and Security) within our North America business focused on managing the regional SHES team to execute in line with the global SHES standards.  This role will lead the regional and manufacturing SHES teams to support Orica’s strategy.  The incumbent will contribute to the development of the Orica SHES strategy and development of regional SHES improvement plans as well as the implementation of Orica SHES systems and programs to drive SHES functional excellence across the mining services and manufacturing business units within the geographic region.  
What you will be doing 

What you will be doing

The North America Regional Vice President, SHES will:

•    Align all behaviors with Orica’s Charter Values, Purpose, and Strategy. 
•    Manage the Regional SHES team to implement and embed the global standard and procedures.
•    Manage SHES material risks and programs to achieve improvements in SHES performance.
•    Manage the Tier 2 and Tier 3 SHES Assurance Program.
•    Achieve Orica-wide SHES targets.
•    Provide effective oversight of safety, health, environmental and security issues and trends that could materially affect Orica and coordinate the development of Orica’s position. 
•    Engage with industry associations on SHES matters.
•    Manage SHES investigations and co-ordinate response to major events.

The Regional Vice President, SHES will champion full delivery of the region’s operating philosophy, with focus on the leading terms of safety, health, environment, security, excellence and manufacturing. Sets the example for stopping the job in any situation where SHES, Community or Quality is at risk, beyond Orica’s standard risk control practices.

What you will bring

•    Engineering or science degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) in fields related to occupational health and safety, environmental management, risk management, commercial operations or similar, or an endorsement by the Vice President, Human Resources based on pertinent prior experience and education combined.  
•    Minimum 15 years’ experience post professional qualification.
•    Advanced knowledge of internal processes and policies, or ability to rapidly acquire same.
•    International or multi-country experience preferred.
•    Extensive line management in a variety of roles and environments.
•    Well-developed mentoring and coaching skills. 
•    Proven ability to lead a team, including building a collaborative approach in the development of the direction and operations of the workstream.
•    Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups.
•    Stakeholder management, including corporate level: ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and operational level.
•    Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, including prioritization, planning, task delegation, and coordination across multiple teams.
•    Demonstrated skills associated with building strong vendor and/or customer relationships.
•    Financial acumen & budgeting experience.
•    Able to build structure in ambiguous situations and establish best practices.

Role dimensions

•    30 direct and indirect reports
•    Role will be based at the Centennial, CO office and must report to the office at least three days a week

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation Range 

•    $200,000 – $240,000 USD 
•    Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits 

•    Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
•    Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
•    Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
•    Health Savings Account
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
•    Company provided Employee Assistance Program
•    Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
•    Voluntary Identity Theft Protection 
•    Voluntary Legal Plan
•    401(k) + Company Match
•    Company provided Maternity Leave
•    Company provided Bonding Leave
•    Accrued Paid Time Off 
•    Paid Sick & Safe Time
•    Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays 

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace. 

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.