Dirk Allie

About Dirk Allie

Experienced EHS leader with over a decade of success building, leading, and scaling safety, environmental, and risk management programs across construction, utilities, energy, manufacturing, and complex operational environments.I bring deep hands-on field experience combined with enterprise-level EHS leadership, having served in director, regional, and principal audit roles. My expertise spans occupational safety, enterprise risk management, serious incident prevention, contractor safety, emergency and crisis management, environmental compliance, and regulatory auditing. I have a proven track record of translating risk assessments and data analytics into practical controls that drive measurable results, including significant injury reduction and improved operational resilience.Currently, I lead organization-wide safety strategy, policy development, training, audits, and corrective action programs, partnering closely with executive leadership to integrate risk management into daily operations. My background includes directing EHS and security programs, managing workers’ compensation and liability claims, conducting root cause investigations, overseeing environmental permitting programs, and leading compliance audits across high-risk operations such as construction, energy infrastructure, LNG, battery energy storage systems, and contractor-managed work.I hold a Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Management from the University of Findlay (EHAC- and ABET-accredited) and maintain professional safety credentials. I am known for building strong safety culture, developing clear and effective systems, and delivering practical solutions that protect people while supporting business objectives.

Experience

1. Corporate Safety Manager

   HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc.

   Sep 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Lead the development and implementation of all health, safety, and risk management policies and procedures• Acts as a subject matter expert to Construction, Restoration, Biology, Cultural Resources, and Paleontology groups Created and deliver new hire safety orientation and defensive driving training for fleet. • Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and develop strategic risk mitigation plans aligned with organizational objectives• Collaborate with executive leadership team to integrate risk strategies into business operations• Direct the HELIX Safety and Risk Program, including policy development, corporate and field safetytraining, regulatory compliance audits, and implementation of corrective actions• Oversee crisis management planning and conduct emergency response simulations• Deliver new hire safety orientations, train project teams, and develop project-specific risk assessments and safety plans• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, manage safety records, and maintain ISNetworld (ISN)• Manage claims and insurance processes, including workers’ compensation and general/auto liability claims• Investigate all vehicle incidents, injuries and near misses, perform root cause analysis, and implement programs to reduce future risk• Manage third-party risk through contractor audits and compliance oversight• Facilitate Safety Week initiatives to promote a culture of safety and reinforce key risk management practices• Developed and implemented the “Safety Wheel,” a visual tool outlining employee responsibilities and components of the HELIX safety and risk program

Education

• The University of Findlay

  Bachelor's Degree, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Management

  2012 — 2014

• College of Lake County

  Associate's in Fine Arts, Fine and Studio Arts

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Process Safety
• Oshas 18001
• Environmental Engineering
• Supervisory Skills
• Rcra
• Workplace Safety
• Site Inspections
• Project Management
• Environmental Education
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Microsoft Office
• Fire Safety
• Environmental Permitting
• Microsoft Word
• Hazwoper
• Hazard Recognition
• Environmental Auditing
• Safety Engineering
• Safety Training
• Emergency Management
• Environmental Monitoring
• Environmental Health
• Osha 30-Hour
• Safety Compliance
• Environmental Compliance
• Stagecraft
• Accident Investigation
• Ehs
• Ehs Management Systems
• First Aid
• Industrial Safety
• Process Safety Management
• Environmental Policy
• Msds
• Incident Investigation
• First Responder
• Occupational Health
• Safety Management Systems
• Exposure Assessment