Director of Safety Programs, Processes & Training - Solar

Moss•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Director of Safety Programs, Processes & Training is a senior leadership role responsible for building, leading, and developing a high-impact team of safety professionals. This position is charged with designing, implementing, and continuously improving solar business level safety programs, operational processes, and training systems that support project execution across the Moss Solar Business. This individual serves as a thought leader, strategic partner, and operational integrator who ensures that Moss’s safety standards not only meets regulatory requirements and client expectations but sets industry leading benchmarks. The Director will collaborate closely with project operation teams, project site management, and executive leadership to drive a proactive, learning focused safety culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of EH&S leadership experience, ideally within solar, renewable energy, or construction EPC environments
15+ years of Safety experience in industry
Professional Certifications in Safety (Certified Safety Professional CSP)
Demonstrated experience leading a team of safety or training professionals
Proven track record creating scalable programs, processes, and training systems
Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards, high-voltage electrical safety, and solar/BESS safety requirements
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder influence skills
Ability to lead through ambiguity and operate in a fast growing, rapidly evolving business environment
Strategic Thinker: Connects safety strategy to business operations and future growth
Influential Communicator: Shapes decisions through credibility, transparency, and strong relationships
Builder & Developer of People: Invests in talent, sets clear expectations, and enables team success
Results Driven: Delivers high quality safety programs and processes that improve operational performance
Change Leader: Drives adoption of new processes and fosters a culture of continuous improvement
Operational Mindset: Understands EPC project environments and adapts safety programs to real world field conditions

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of safety professionals responsible for EH&S programs, processes, systems, and training
Establish clear priorities, performance expectations, and development plans aligned with business level objectives and key results (OKR’s) and KPI’s
Foster a high trust, high performance team culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and innovation
Partner with field Safety leadership team and operational leaders to align safety strategy with business growth and field execution needs
Architect and maintain enterprise safety programs for solar PV, BESS and Repowering construction, ensuring consistency across all projects
Lead the creation and refinement of SOPs, standard work instructions, JSA’s, workflows, and compliance standards
Develop scalable, user-friendly processes that improve field execution, reduce risk, and drive consistent adoption
Oversee integration of safety technology platforms (LMS, reporting tools, analytics dashboards, mobile applications)
Works closely with the Moss Training and Development team to ensure the development and delivery of comprehensive safety related training programs, including safety onboarding, craft safety training, safety leadership development, and regulatory compliance
Assist in building a structured learning ecosystem using blended learning formats (classroom, digital, microlearning, simulations, field based coaching)
Evaluate training effectiveness using data, feedback loops, and operational outcomes
Ensure training content reflects current regulatory requirements, industry standards, and Moss best practices
Serve as a trusted advisor to project leadership, offering strategic guidance on risk management, workforce capability, and operational readiness
Collaborate with project management, preconstruction and field leadership to embed safety into design and planning
Represent the Solar EPC Business Unit in EH&S programs / process initiatives, steering committees and cross-functional teams
Establish key performance indicators for safety programs, process effectiveness and training outcomes
Utilize data analytics to drive insights, inform decision making, and influence proactive risk mitigation strategies
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on simplification, standardization, and efficiency
Ensure all safety programs and procedures align with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, EPA, state, and local requirements including client expectations
Maintain audit ready documentation and support internal/external inspections and compliance reviews
Anticipate regulatory changes and proactively adjust programs and training materials