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Field Safety Manager

The 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.

Program Management

• Develop and execute site-specific safety plans for large scale BESS Projects
• Coordinate with project managers, field service teams, customers, and third parties to integrate safety into daily operations
• Lead safety meetings and briefs with internal teams and subcontractors

Safety Oversight and Compliance

• Monitor field operations to ensure adherence to OSHA, DOT, EPA, and utility-specific safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and accidents; recommend corrective actions.

Training and Development

• Collaborate with the training functions to advise on and deliver trainings for electrical safety, emergency response, and other relevant topics
• Mentor and supervise field safety team and site leads

Incident Response and Reporting

• Support investigations and documentation of safety incidents
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify root causes and preventative strategies

Culture and Leadership

• Act as a safety ambassador, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Serve as a coach and mentor to field teams fostering ownership of safety practices

Other responsibilities may be assigned at any time based on business need.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Utility Safety Standards: Deep understanding of OSHA 1910/1926, NFPA 70E, NESC, and utility-specific safety protocols.
• Electrical Systems: Knowledge of high-voltage transmission, substations, underground utilities, and renewable energy systems.
• Incident Investigation: Familiarity with root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., TapRooT, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram).
• Environmental Regulations: Awareness of EPA, DOT, and state-level environmental compliance relevant to utility projects.
• Project Lifecycle: Understanding of construction phases, permitting, commissioning, and energization in utility-scale projects.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in safety management, engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience creating and managing safety programs in high-voltage and field environments.

Travel

• Local Travel: 25-50%
• Overnight/North America: 25-50%

Working Conditions

• Office 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.
• Factory - 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.
• Customer/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.