Safety Manager – BESS

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

📋 Description

• Oversee all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) functions at the designated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project site.

• Provide guidance and supervision to site safety personnel as needed (Safety Coordinators / Safety Professionals, etc.).

• Execute and uphold the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP), standard operating procedures, and BESS Standard Work Instructions (SWIs).

• Collaborate with project leadership to synchronize safety execution with project timelines, workforce, and construction milestones.

• Implement and oversee safety measures tailored to BESS installation and commissioning tasks.

• Assist in the field implementation of electrical safety protocols, including NFPA 70E standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), barricading, and energy isolation controls.

• Work with electrical and commissioning teams to pinpoint and manage risks associated with interconnection, testing, and energization processes.

• Emphasize safe practices concerning high-energy systems, temporary conditions, and evolving site hazards.

• Ensure adherence to relevant OSHA, state, and local safety regulations, alongside Moss company standards and client requirements.

• Aid in the execution of EHS compliance strategies, training programs, and recordkeeping obligations.

• Perform regular field audits, inspections, and observations to assess control effectiveness and safe work methods.

• Keep safety documentation up to date and assist in site preparation for internal and client audits.

• Direct emergency response planning and implementation for the job site.

• Manage and support the reporting of incidents, investigations, and root cause analysis for site occurrences and near misses.

• Guarantee the prompt completion of corrective measures and verify their effectiveness in the field.

• Track leading and lagging indicators to detect trends and proactively mitigate risks.

• Conduct safety stand-downs, coaching sessions, and field engagement as necessary.

• Foster strong working relationships with project operations, subcontractors, and client safety representatives.

• Support site-level safety meetings, client interaction meetings, and coordination with corporate/regional safety leadership.

• Lead through influence and collaboration while maintaining accountability to Moss safety standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant EHS leadership experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field (preferred).

• BCSP Certification (minimum CHST).

• Experience in BESS, solar, substation, or industrial electrical projects is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with OSHA 1926 regulations (particularly regarding high-risk construction tasks).

• Understanding of NFPA 70E principles.

• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and energy isolation procedures.

• Experience with electrical hazard controls in construction settings.

• Capability to lead on-site safety execution, coach teams, and collaborate effectively across operations and subcontractor teams.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation abilities.

• Proficiency in both verbal and written English is required; bilingual Spanish skills are preferred.

• Willingness to travel and work at designated project sites as required.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Safety Management Professional (SMP), or equivalent recognized safety certification.

• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

• Experience with incident management systems, field audits, and safety coordination with clients.

🏝️ Benefits

• Moss is an equal opportunity employer.

• We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.