Safety Manager 2

Job Details

Description

The Site Safety Manager supports the site team and ensures compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations while promoting a culture of safety excellence across solar construction projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop communication channels and safety teams to identify and address safety-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with all client contractual safety obligations (e.g., Solar Safety Checklist).
• Demonstrate full commitment to all roles and responsibilities of the Safety Manager.
• Attend required meetings, including POD, client meetings, and contractor kick-off sessions.
• Collaborate with the Training Manager to develop materials, presentations, and procedures for effectively communicating the Strata Safety Program.
• Assist in training, coaching, and mentoring staff in response to at-risk behaviors or non-compliance.
• Act as Safety Committee champion.
• Conduct routine safety observations to identify error precursors and leading indicators.
• Document audit findings in EHS Insight and communicate results to site leadership.
• Report all incidents, near misses, and good catches in a timely manner.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure proper follow-through of the reporting process.
• Track safety metrics, including lagging indicators, and share progress with project leadership.
• Encourage health and safety observations from all project team members to support the Safety Incentive Program.
• Respond to emergencies to resolve immediate health, safety, or security concerns.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and promote professional development for assigned Safety Specialists.
• Ensure all assigned safety staff maintain up-to-date credentials.

Work Experience Requirements

• Health and safety experience in construction (solar preferred).
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal codes related to solar construction.
• Proven ability to assess health and safety risks and implement corrective actions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety or a related technical field with 1 year of construction field experience.
• CSP certification (including CSP's required safety experience).
• CHST certification (including CHST's required safety experience).
• OSHA 500 certification (including OSHA 500's required safety experience).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (required).
• NFPA 70E training (preferred).

Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to interact across all organizational levels and diverse cultures.
• Proficient with standard office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EHS platforms.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends as necessary.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to walk job sites and perform inspections 70% of the workday under varying environmental conditions (heat, cold, wind, precipitation).
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Capable of bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking for long distances.
• Visual acuity (corrected or uncorrected 20/20) necessary for identifying potential hazards.

Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.