Manager, Field Safety

divh2Field Safety Manager/h2pThe Field Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing safety protocols across large scale Battery Energy Storage System commissioning and maintenance projects in high-voltage environments. This role ensures compliance with safety regulations, promotes a proactive safety culture, and supports operational excellence./ppProgram Management/pulliDevelop and execute site-specific safety plans for large scale BESS Projects/liliCoordinate with project managers, field service teams, customers, and third parties to integrate safety into daily operations/liliLead safety meetings and briefs with internal teams and subcontractors/li/ulpSafety Oversight and Compliance/pulliMonitor field operations to ensure adherence to OSHA, DOT, EPA, and utility-specific safety standards./liliConduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments./liliInvestigate incidents, near-misses, and accidents; recommend corrective actions./li/ulpTraining and Development/pulliCollaborate with the training functions to advise on and deliver trainings for electrical safety, emergency response, and other relevant topics/liliMentor and supervise field safety team and site leads/li/ulpIncident Response and Reporting/pulliSupport investigations and documentation of safety incidents/liliCollaborate with subject matter experts to identify root causes and preventative strategies/li/ulpCulture and Leadership/pulliAct as a safety ambassador, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement/liliServe as a coach and mentor to field teams fostering ownership of safety practices/li/ulpOther responsibilities may be assigned at any time based on business need./ppKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities/pulliUtility Safety Standards: Deep understanding of OSHA 1910/1926, NFPA 70E, NESC, and utility-specific safety protocols./liliElectrical Systems: Knowledge of high-voltage transmission, substations, underground utilities, and renewable energy systems./liliIncident Investigation: Familiarity with root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., TapRooT, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram)./liliEnvironmental Regulations: Awareness of EPA, DOT, and state-level environmental compliance relevant to utility projects./liliProject Lifecycle: Understanding of construction phases, permitting, commissioning, and energization in utility-scale projects./li/ulpEducation and Experience/pulliBachelors degree in safety management, engineering, or related field required./liliMinimum of 5 years experience creating and managing safety programs in high-voltage and field environments./li/ulpTravel/pulliLocal Travel: 25-50%/liliOvernight/North America: 25-50%/li/ulpWorking Conditions/pulliOffice Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body./liliFactory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body./liliCustomer/Partner Locations Employee may visit customer or partner locations that may be comprised of office, manufacturing floor, laboratory environments and construction sites depending on the location and reason for visit./li/ul/div