Operations and Maintenance Safety Manager

Responsibilities

• Job Hazard Assessments & Site Safety Lead
• Conduct rooftop and general site Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) for all C&I, DG, and utility-scale solar PV and BESS sites.
• Evaluate and document site-specific hazards including fall protection, electrical hazards, chemical exposures, confined spaces, and environmental factors.
• Develop and maintain standardized JHA templates; ensure completed assessments are archived and accessible to field teams.
• Conduct onsite compliance visits and audits to verify adherence to safety plans, permit conditions, and regulatory requirements.
• Safety Training & Development
• Support the National O&M Trainer effort through curriculum collaboration, specialized safety module delivery, and alignment with current regulations and best practices.
• Develop and deliver targeted training on LOTO procedures, arc flash awareness, fall protection, battery safety/thermal runaway response, PPE usage, and emergency response.
• Maintain training records and certifications tracking to ensure OSHA and company compliance.
• Emergency Response Planning
• Formalize Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) and develop quick-reference materials tailored for ROC operators and field operations team members.
• Structure and support routine fire drills and emergency response audits to evaluate team readiness across all regions.
• Coordinate with local emergency services, AHJs, and site owners to align ERPs with site-specific and jurisdictional requirements.
• Refine emergency procedures based on drill outcomes, incident reviews, and evolving industry standards for solar PV and BESS facilities.
• Safety SOPs, Manuals & Documentation
• Author, refine, and maintain Safety SOPs with direct applicability to O&M tasks, ensuring procedures are practical, field-ready, and consistently followed.
• Generate and evaluate O&M Safety Manuals; collaborate with Corporate Safety to ensure Business Unit alignment and organizational consistency.
• Ensure all safety documentation is version-controlled, regularly reviewed, and accessible to field personnel and management.
• KPI Tracking, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Track and report on safety KPIs including hours without incident, TRIR, LTCR, DART rate, incident reports, near-miss reports, and leading safety indicators.
• Analyze safety data and trends to identify improvement areas and develop targeted corrective action plans.
• Prepare and present regular safety performance reports to O&M leadership and Corporate Safety stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive safety management experience, with at least 3 years in solar PV, BESS, renewable energy, or electrical construction/maintenance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, EHS, Safety Engineering, or a closely related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry certification.
• Demonstrated experience conducting JHAs and site safety audits in rooftop, ground-mount, and carport solar environments.
• Proven track record developing and delivering safety training programs to multi-regional field teams.
• Experience creating and managing Emergency Response Plans for electrical and energy storage facilities.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms (AssetPlanner or similar) for safety and maintenance workflow management.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E, NFPA 855 (Energy Storage Systems), and NEC/NESC requirements.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926 standards as applied to solar PV and BESS O&M operations.
• Strong organizational skills managing multiple priorities across geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to lead safety culture initiatives and influence behavioral change at all organizational levels.