Safety Manager

Safety Manager - Utility Scale Solar PV

Texas, USA
Competitive hourly rate + per diem
1 year contract | Site based

Lead Safety on One of Texas' Largest Solar Energy Projects

Are you a passionate safety professional with experience delivering large-scale construction projects? We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities on a major utility-scale solar PV project in Texas.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a renewable energy project that will power thousands of homes while ensuring the highest safety standards are maintained across all site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the project's Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) program.
• Lead site safety culture and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections and risk assessments across construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements and company policies.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety training programs.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, implementing corrective actions.
• Support construction management teams in planning safe execution of work scopes.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to HSE standards.
• Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Lift Plans, Method Statements and Permit-to-Work documentation.
• Produce weekly and monthly safety reports and KPI dashboards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all client and regulatory safety matters.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5+ years of HSE leadership experience on large construction, renewable energy, power generation, transmission or industrial projects.
• Previous experience working on utility-scale solar PV projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple work fronts simultaneously.
• Proven ability to build a positive safety culture within fast-paced project environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis experience.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification (required).
• CHST, CSP, ASP or equivalent safety certification highly desirable.
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or related discipline preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work on a flagship renewable energy project.
• Long-term project stability with potential for future assignments.
• Collaborative and safety-focused working environment.
• Career progression within a rapidly growing clean energy sector.

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Pay: $60.00 - $90.00 per hour

Work Location: In person