Safety Manager - BESS

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Drive field execution of key controls, including Electrical safety / NFPA 70E, Energy control (LOTO), Grounding & bonding awareness, BESS installation and commissioning safety, Subcontractor’s safety performance, and Site-specific hazard control execution.
• Lead all EHS functions on the assigned BESS project site.
• Provide direction and oversight to site safety staff if applicable (Safety Coordinators / Safety Professionals, …).
• Implement and enforce the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP), standard operating procedures, and BESS Standard Work Instructions (SWIs).
• Partner with project leadership to align safety execution with schedule, manpower, and construction milestones.
• Implement and monitor safety controls specific to BESS installation and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with electrical and commissioning teams to identify and manage risks related to interconnection, testing, and energization activities.
• Reinforce safe practices around high-energy systems, temporary conditions, and changing site hazards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, state, and local safety requirements and Moss company standards, including client expectations.
• Support implementation of EHS compliance plans, training initiatives, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Conduct routine field audits, inspections, and observations to verify control effectiveness and safe work practices.
• Maintain current safety documentation and support site readiness for internal and client audits.
• Lead emergency response planning and execution for the job site.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis for site events and near misses.
• Ensure timely completion of corrective actions and verify effectiveness in the field.
• Monitor leading and lagging indicators to identify trends and proactively address risk.
• Conduct safety stand-downs, coaching, and field engagement as needed.
• Build strong working relationships with project operations, subcontractors, and client safety representatives.
• Support site-level safety meetings, client interface meetings, and coordination with corporate/regional safety leadership.
• Lead by influence and collaboration while maintaining accountability to Moss safety expectations.

Education And Work Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of applicable EHS leadership experience.
• A BS in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (preferred).
• BCSP Certification (minimum CHST).
• Experience supporting BESS, solar, substation, or industrial electrical projects strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of: OSHA 1926 requirements (especially high-risk construction activities), NFPA 70E fundamentals, LOTO / energy isolation practices, and Electrical hazard controls in construction environments.
• Ability to lead field safety execution, coach teams, and work effectively across operations and subcontractor groups.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English required; bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Experience with incident management systems, field audits, and client-facing safety coordination.