Health and Safety Manager - Solar & Renewables Construction

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The Health and Safety Manager, as the Owner Health and Safety Manager’s representative, will provide  health and safety oversight, monitoring and reporting to ensure EPC contractor compliance with approved site safety plans. The Health and Safety Manager will work with the Owner Safety Manager to ensure the EPC contractor’s safety program implementation is aligned with Owner corporate and all environmental and safety regulatory agencies requirements.  

The Health and Safety Manager will report to the Owner Safety Manager and Owner Project Manager. 

*role requires 10 hours a day, 5 days a week

Job Duties

• Monitor and ensure EPC contractor implementation of environmental and site safety procedures and programs;
• Monitor and report on EPC contractor work to ensure compliance with site safety plans; 
• File regulatory reports in compliance with the local, state, and federal agencies;
• Conduct field safety audits to detect existing or potential incident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented;
• Submit safety audit results to Owner Safety Manager, Owner Site Manager, and Owner Project Manager;
• Actively participate in EPC contractor All-hands Safety Meetings and morning safety meetings;
• Assists with the investigation of all incidents and injuries from initial report to closure, and
• Ensure EPC contractor performs new employee safety orientation and employee safety training.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Essential Functions: 

• Maintain and electronically file safety-related documentation for all work.
• Serve as the safety point of contact for the EPC contractor, equipment suppliers and subcontractors.
• Tracks safety non-conformances to closure.
• Ensures potential incident and health hazards are resolved and closed adequately.
• Works collaboratively with EPC contractor, EPC contractor EHS, Construction Site Manager and other site management personnel, as well as the Owner Project Management Team.
• Upholds safety standards, requirements and ensures safety protocols onsite are followed.
• Communicates safety expectations effectively and professionally.
• Represent the organization with composure and professional candor.

Additional Requirements: 

Contract Management and Reporting 

• Read and fully understand the construction Scope of Work and safety requirements as outlined in the following documents: 

  • Exhibit A 
  • Exhibit L
  • Exhibit P
  • Main Transformer Supply Agreement
  • Module Supply Agreement
  • Energy Storage Supply Agreement
  • Others as applicable

• Minimum of five (5) years’ related experience in the solar construction industry as a full-time Health and Safety Professional.
• Experience with safety management of crane operations, approving lift plans.
• CRSP, CSP or Equivalent construction experience:
• Associates degree, Qualified Health & Safety Officer (QHSO) and five years’ solar related construction field experience.
• Five (5) years’ experience as an EHS Manager on a solar module construction project.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Training and management skills and experience as required to understand the health and safety hazards and controls for large construction projects. 
• Current CPR/First Aid certification from a nationally recognized program. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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