Safety Manager – BESS

Moss & Associates (Construction)

. Lead all Environmental, Health, and Safety functions on the assigned BESS project site .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Environmental, Health, and Safety leadership, with a strong focus on compliance with OSHA and NFPA standards, as well as effective risk management in high-energy construction environments. Proven ability to lead safety initiatives, conduct audits, and foster collaboration among project teams and subcontractors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

EHS Leadership ExperienceBCSP Certification (CHST)OSHA 1926 ComplianceNFPA 70E KnowledgeBESS Project Support

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Hard Skills

Safety Plan ImplementationRisk ManagementIncident ReportingField AuditsSafety DocumentationLOTO PracticesElectrical Hazard ControlsEmergency Response PlanningCoaching TeamsSafety Training Initiatives

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborationInfluenceRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

BCSP Certification (CHST)

Industry Keywords

BESSSolar ProjectsIndustrial Electrical ProjectsHigh-Risk Construction ActivitiesEnergy Isolation ControlsClient Safety RequirementsField EngagementSafety Stand-DownsConstruction MilestonesSafety Compliance Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all Environmental, Health, and Safety functions on the assigned BESS project site
Provide direction and oversight to site safety staff when applicable
Implement and enforce the Site-Specific Safety Plan, standard operating procedures, and BESS Standard Work Instructions
Partner with project leadership to align safety execution with schedule, manpower, and construction milestones
Implement and monitor safety controls for BESS installation and commissioning activities
Support electrical safety requirements, including NFPA 70E, LOTO, barricading, and energy isolation controls
Coordinate with electrical and commissioning teams to manage risks related to interconnection, testing, and energization
Reinforce safe practices around high-energy systems, temporary conditions, and changing site hazards
Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, local, client, and Moss safety requirements
Support EHS compliance plans, training initiatives, and recordkeeping
Conduct field audits, inspections, and observations
Maintain safety documentation and support internal and client audits
Lead emergency response planning and execution
Lead incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis
Ensure timely completion and field verification of corrective actions
Monitor leading and lagging indicators and proactively address risk
Conduct safety stand-downs, coaching, and field engagement
Build relationships with project operations, subcontractors, and client safety representatives
Support site safety meetings, client interface meetings, and coordination with corporate/regional safety leadership
Lead through influence and collaboration while maintaining accountability to Moss safety expectations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of applicable EHS leadership experience
BS in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (preferred)
BCSP Certification (minimum CHST)
Experience supporting BESS, solar, substation, or industrial electrical projects strongly preferred
Working knowledge of OSHA 1926 requirements, especially high-risk construction activities
Working knowledge of NFPA 70E fundamentals
Working knowledge of LOTO / energy isolation practices
Working knowledge of electrical hazard controls in construction environments
Ability to lead field safety execution, coach teams, and work effectively across operations and subcontractor groups
Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
Proficiency in verbal and written English required
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Ability to travel and work at assigned project locations as needed
Ability to perform frequent physical activity in indoor and outdoor environments
Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to handle loads exceeding 50 pounds with assistance when required
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, loud noise levels, and extreme temperatures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time exempt salaried position
Equal opportunity employer
Inclusive work environment
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities