Operations and Maintenance Safety Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of all safety programs, policies, and compliance initiatives within the company's C&I, Distributed Generation (DG), and Utility-Scale Solar PV and BESS O&M portfolio.

• Act as the chief safety leader for field operations, promoting a culture of safety excellence throughout all four operational regions.

• Lead and perform rooftop and general site Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) for all C&I, DG, and utility-scale solar PV and BESS locations.

• Identify, assess, and document site-specific hazards, including fall protection, electrical risks, chemical exposures, confined spaces, and environmental considerations.

• Conduct onsite compliance inspections and audits to ensure adherence to safety plans, permit stipulations, and regulatory standards.

• Facilitate regular safety training across all four operational regions for field electricians, technicians, and ROC team members.

• Develop and formalize Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) and create quick-reference materials tailored for ROC operators and field operations personnel.

• Write, refine, and maintain Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relevant to O&M tasks, ensuring that procedures are practical, field-ready, and consistently adhered to.

• Monitor employee PPE inventory, inspection timelines, and expiration dates to guarantee ongoing compliance with safety regulations.

• Utilize the AssetPlanner CMMS daily to manage safety workflows, documentation, inspections, and compliance tracking throughout the O&M portfolio.

• Track and report on safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including hours without incidents, TRIR, LTCR, DART rate, incident reports, near-miss reports, and proactive safety indicators.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in safety management, including 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 discipline.

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry certification.

• Proven experience conducting JHAs and site safety audits in rooftop, ground-mount, and carport solar environments.

• A successful history of developing and delivering safety training programs to multi-regional field teams.

• Experience in creating and managing Emergency Response Plans for electrical and energy storage facilities.

• Familiarity with CMMS platforms (such as AssetPlanner or similar) for managing safety and maintenance workflows.

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry certification.

• NFPA 70E Qualified Person designation or equivalent arc flash safety training.

• Preferred: First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification.

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926 standards as they pertain to solar PV and BESS O&M operations.

• Strong understanding of NFPA 70E, NFPA 855 (Energy Storage Systems), and NEC/NESC requirements.

• Awareness of BESS safety hazards including thermal runaway, off-gassing, and arc flash risks associated with DC systems.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to create clear SOPs, training materials, and safety documentation.

• Proficient in CMMS platforms (AssetPlanner), lone worker monitoring applications, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities across geographically distributed teams.

• Capability to lead safety culture initiatives and influence behavioral changes at all levels of the organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• People-oriented insurance

• Investment plans

• Incentive plans