Regional Safety Manager

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

About the role

The Regional Safety Manager provides onsite safety inspections and oversight regarding solar projects to ensure standards are upheld. This position reports to the Associate Director of Health and Safety or another designated management personnel. The role is based at jobsites or a home office, with working hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time. This position requires up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Health and Safety programs by designing and implementing robust solutions to mitigate defined Health and Safety risks across the lifecycle of PV Power Plants and BESS Plants, especially during construction.
• Ensure Health and Safety programs are up to date and in compliance with QCELLS USA standards and Local, State, and Federal Regulations.
• Develop and maintain Site-Specific Safety Plans.
• Verify in-field activities at various PV Power and BESS Plant locations.
• Prepare Safety Site visit reports.
• Develop work instructions to ensure Health and Safety control processes are in place for each key activity performed on site.
• Monitor the status of Incident Reports, ensure root cause analyses are carried out, and corrective actions are defined and implemented in a timely manner.
• Prepare weekly and monthly Safety reports as required by management and contractual requirements with customers.
• Responsible for relevant safety communications regarding best practices, lessons learned, updates to the field, recent events, regional newsletters, updates on safety incidents, and end-of-project value-added summaries.
• Manage all Health and Safety processes with general contractors, electrical/mechanical trades, and commissioning agents.
• Communicate with stakeholders to plan Health and Safety requirements and develop Safety Audit plans.
• Identify Health and Safety Training needs and design and deliver Health and Safety Training for employees and stakeholders.
• Create a Safety culture of continuous improvement that enhances company and project safety.
• Interact cross-functionally with a wide variety of people and teams.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience designing and implementing programs to manage Health and Safety operational risks.
• 3 years of experience preparing Site-Specific Safety Plans, EHS Inspections, Work instructions, and/or Methods of Statements.
• 3 years of experience identifying Health and Safety Training Needs, designing Training Programs, and delivering Health and Safety Training.
• Experience in Safety Auditing and in-field safety management.
• Knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field OR diploma and equivalent experience.
• CSP/ASP/CHST certification preferred.
• FA/CPR/AED certification preferred.
• OSHA 30/510 required; OSHA 500 preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001 preferred.
• Experience working as both a subcontractor and a self-performing Contractor preferred.
• Health and Safety, energy, and construction experience preferred.
• Excellent collaboration and written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of PV Solar Plants structural, electrical, mechanical, and Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) equipment preferred.
• Experience with Smartsheets, E-Builder, Procore, or related Project Management software preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sits up to 8 hours in a day.
• Move/Traverse: Infrequently bends, stands, stoops, and/or walks.
• Carry Weight: Infrequently carries weight and/or lifts objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Hearing and Speech: Frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Sight: Frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far.
• Climb: Occasionally ascends/descends stairways to access office upper and lower floors.
• Travel: Up to 50% as needed.

Work Environment

• Regular professional, office business setting.
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting).
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite).