Site Safety Manager

Join Hanwha Qcells USA Corp and support the build of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across the U.S. This is an evergreen posting for future project needs across our solar and BESS EPC portfolio. We are actively building a pipeline of qualified Site Safety Managers to support upcoming work.

About the Role

Site Safety Managers are placed on project sites for the duration of the build (typically 8–12 months) and then transition to the next project. This is a fully on-site, field-based role requiring 100% nationwide travel. Candidates must be comfortable with a project-to-project travel lifestyle and relocate to project sites for 8–12 months at a time. Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time or other hours established by the site. Overtime and weekend work will be required as needed.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Work with site EPC personnel to implement and manage a proactive behavior-based approach to Health & Safety, emphasizing personal responsibility, incident prevention, and a management systems approach to compliance.
• Support the development of H&S policies, programs, and procedures to establish a culture of health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Continuously evaluate employees' and contractors' practices and procedures to assess and reduce risks.
• Lead accident or mishap investigations to identify causes and recommend improvement opportunities, preventive, and corrective measures.
• Visit work areas to conduct safety audits on personnel, equipment, materials, and adherence to work requirements.
• Perform periodic safety and health risk assessments and compliance audits to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of general construction experience.
• 2 years of managerial experience preferred.
• 3 years of solar industry experience preferred.
• Operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures.
• OSHA 30/510 certification required.
• Must have a valid current driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to walk or move continuously while carrying 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

• Competitive per diem rate.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Rotational program.