Safety Manager 2

Job 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.