Solar Safety Specialist

Kokosing

. Provide field safety support to managers, supervisors, team members, subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in safety management within construction and renewable energy environments, focusing on compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and NFPA 70E standards. Capable of developing safety strategies, conducting audits, and providing training to ensure a safe work environment.

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OSHA ComplianceConstruction Safety ManagementSafety Training and CommunicationIncident Investigation and ReportingRenewable Energy Safety Standards

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Hard Skills

Safety AuditsBehavioral ObservationsEmergency Response PlanningRoot-Cause AnalysisElectrical Safety ProceduresFall Protection MonitoringEnvironmental ComplianceSafety DocumentationIncident ReportingProject-Specific Safety Plans

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsIndependent Decision-MakingInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Prioritize Tasks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety & HealthCPR/First Aid/AED CertificationOSHA 30-Hour Trainer CertificationOSHA 10-Hour Trainer Certification

Industry Keywords

Construction SafetySolar Construction HazardsRenewable EnergyElectrical SafetyUtility-Scale Solar Construction

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide field safety support to managers, supervisors, team members, subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel
Develop and implement strategies to reduce injuries, illnesses, and incidents
Perform and document safety audits, inspections, evaluations, and behavioral observations
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, NFPA 70E, and applicable state/federal regulations
Serve as a regulatory-agency point of contact when the Safety Manager is unavailable
Develop and distribute safety communications, alerts, and regulatory or policy updates
Provide safety and health training, lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and project-specific training
Support pre-job safety planning and develop project-specific emergency response plans
Develop work safety and health plans in a fast-paced environment
Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel
Investigate injuries, illnesses, near misses, property damage, and general liability incidents
Participate in root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
Maintain documentation and reporting for incidents, inspections, and training
Oversee safety compliance for utility-scale solar construction, including racking, modules, trenching, cable pulls, and inverter/transformer installation
Enforce electrical safety, NFPA 70E, arc-flash boundaries, electrical PPE, grounding, bonding, and lockout/tagout procedures
Monitor fall protection and inspect racking systems, electrical terminations, and module installation areas
Address heat stress, glare, wildlife, remote-site emergency response, uneven terrain, stormwater, erosion control, and environmental compliance risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Safety & Health or equivalent combination of training and experience
3-6+ years of construction safety experience preferred; solar or renewable-energy experience strongly preferred
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required
CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred
OSHA 30-Hour and/or OSHA 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred
Additional solar-related or electrical safety certifications are a plus
Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, NFPA 70E, and general construction safety standards
Understanding of solar construction hazards, electrical safety, and renewable-energy work environments
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to independently prioritize tasks
Ability to work in a high-production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends)
Ability to make independent decisions and recommend corrective actions
Willingness to travel regularly throughout Ohio and Michigan, with occasional out-of-state travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel & vehicle allowance
Medical insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
401K plan