Airswift

Safety Manager - Solar/BESS - Owners Rep

Airswift$90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of HSSE leadership experience on construction projects
  • Strong knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, lifting operations, and piling operations
  • Experience in safety audits, site inspections, HSSE assessments, and field observations
  • Familiarity with Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and oversee site HSSE performance during construction
  • Participate in safety planning and coordination meetings
  • Conduct routine site inspections and safety audits
  • Identify hazards and ensure risk mitigation measures are in place
  • Collaborate with contractors to resolve HSSE deficiencies
  • Coach on safety expectations and best practices
  • Verify incident reporting and appropriate responses to HSSE issues

Benefits

  • Full-time, site-based role with a projected duration of 15-18 months
  • Opportunity to work on a utility-scale solar energy project
  • Engagement in project safety planning for a renewable energy initiative
  • Potential for overtime and weekend work to meet project demands
  • Possibility to enhance HSSE leadership skills in the renewable energy sector
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Site Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE) Supervisor to support the construction and commissioning of a utility-scale solar energy project near La Pryor, Texas.

This individual will serve as the Owner's on-site representative, providing independent oversight of the EPC contractor's safety and environmental programs while ensuring adherence to project HSSE requirements, industry best practices, and regulatory standards.

This is a full-time, site-based assignment with a projected duration of 15-18 months.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and oversee site health, safety, security, and environmental performance throughout project execution.
  • Participate in project safety planning and work coordination meetings.
  • Perform routine site inspections, field observations, and safety audits.
  • Identify hazards and verify that appropriate risk mitigation measures are implemented.
  • Support and participate in:
    • Safe Work Observations (SWOs)
    • Workplace inspections
    • HSSE assessments
    • Compliance audits and verifications
  • Collaborate with contractor leadership to address and resolve HSSE deficiencies.
  • Provide coaching and guidance on safety expectations and best practices.
  • Verify proper reporting and investigation of incidents, near misses, environmental events, and security-related issues.
  • Ensure timely communication of significant HSSE matters to project leadership.
  • Monitor compliance with:
    • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) requirements
    • Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements
  • Promote a strong safety culture across all project stakeholders.


Required Qualifications
  • Previous experience in an

    HSSE leadership role

    on construction projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
    • Electrical safety programs
    • Lifting and rigging operations
    • Piling operations
  • Experience conducting:
    • Safety audits
    • Site inspections
    • HSSE assessments
    • Field observations
  • Working knowledge of:
    • SWPPP requirements
    • SPCC requirements
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience as an

    Owner's Representative

    .
  • Recent experience supporting:
    • Utility-scale Solar PV projects
    • Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.


Project Details
  • Location:

    La Pryor, Texas area
  • Start Date:

    Targeting October 1
  • Duration:

    15-18 months
  • Schedule:

    Monday-Friday
  • Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required.


What the Hiring Team Is Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Owner's Representative role, utility-scale renewable energy construction experience, and a proven ability to lead safety initiatives in the field. Candidates with a background in EPC organizations will be considered if they can clearly demonstrate their ability to represent the owner's interests while maintaining an independent oversight perspective.

Electrical safety expertise is considered essential for this role.

Submission Requirements

Please provide:
  • Updated Resume/CV
  • Relevant certifications and qualifications
  • Summary of comparable HSSE and construction experience
  • Owner's Representative experience (if applicable)
  • References from similar solar PV and/or BESS projects
  • Earliest availability and mobilization date

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