Fire Safety Advisor - BESS

Atwell, LLC•Phoenix, AZ

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Safety Advisor – BESS is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all safety, health, and environmental (HSE) programs related to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role ensures regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and a strong safety culture across all phases of BESS development, construction, commissioning, and operations. The Fire Safety Advisor will serve as the subject matter expert for BESS-specific hazards, including electrical safety, thermal runaway risk, fire prevention, and emergency response.

Requirements

Subject matter expertise in BESS-specific hazards, including electrical safety, thermal runaway risk, fire prevention, and emergency response.
Ability to develop, implement, and oversee safety, health, and environmental (HSE) programs related to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
Proficiency in ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and fostering a strong safety culture across all phases of BESS development, construction, commissioning, and operations.
Skill in identifying and mitigating hazards related to high-voltage systems, lithium-ion batteries, thermal runaway, arc flash, and fire suppression systems.
Experience reviewing BESS designs, layouts, and construction methodologies for safety and code compliance.
Capability to develop and implement Emergency Response Plans (ERP) for fire, explosion, and hazardous material events.
Experience coordinating with local fire departments, client personnel, and emergency responders on site-specific response planning.
Experience overseeing site safety plans (SSSP) for BESS construction projects.
Ability to conduct site audits, inspections, and safety observations.
Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energized work permits, confined space, hot work, and fall protection requirements.
Experience leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Experience in staffing and training core site safety professionals.
Proficiency in managing safety documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
Ability to serve as the primary contact during regulatory inspections or audits.
Skill in tracking and reporting safety metrics, KPIs, and trends to executive leadership.
Experience delivering BESS-specific safety training programs.
Ability to ensure required certifications and qualifications are maintained for employees and contractors.
Experience leading toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and leadership safety engagements.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary safety authority for all BESS and related projects.
Champion a proactive, “zero-incident” safety culture across all teams and contractors.
Identify and mitigate hazards related to high-voltage systems, lithium-ion batteries, thermal runaway, arc flash, and fire suppression systems.
Review BESS designs, layouts, and construction methodologies for safety and code compliance.
Develop and implement Emergency Response Plans (ERP) for fire, explosion, and hazardous material events.
Coordinate with local fire departments, client personnel, and emergency responders on site-specific response planning.
Oversee site safety plans (SSSP) for all BESS construction projects.
Conduct site audits, inspections, and safety observations.
Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energized work permits, confined space, hot work, and fall protection requirements.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Oversee the staffing and training of core site safety professionals to staff all BESS projects.
Build a team of supporting contractors that provide additional safety staffing as needed.
Manage safety documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
Serve as the primary contact during regulatory inspections or audits.
Track and report safety metrics, KPIs, and trends to executive leadership.
Deliver BESS-specific safety training programs.
Ensure required certifications and qualifications are maintained for employees and contractors.
Lead toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and leadership safety engagements.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
Dependent Care Match
Medical (BC/BS)
Dental (Delta)
Vision (VSP)
Family Planning & IVF Benefits
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services