We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to oversee all health, safety, and environmental activities on a utility-scale solar construction project in Upstate New York. This individual will be responsible for driving a strong safety culture across the site, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and client requirements, while supporting safe and efficient project execution.
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all site safety initiatives for a utility-scale solar construction project.
- Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and safety observations to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, site-specific safety plans, and company safety standards.
- Facilitate daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, orientations, and ongoing safety training programs.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, implementing corrective and preventive actions as required.
- Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, permits, and compliance records.
- Partner with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and craft labor to promote a proactive safety culture.
- Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure adherence to project safety requirements.
- Support emergency response planning and preparedness activities.
- Track safety metrics and provide regular updates to project and corporate leadership.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably within utility-scale solar, renewable energy, heavy civil, transmission, or industrial construction.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
- OSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 500, CHST, CSP, or equivalent certifications preferred.
- Experience managing safety programs on large-scale construction projects.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and training skills.
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Upstate New York.
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This position is listed as contract and onsite.