Safety Coordinator

SunEnergy1•Jackson, OH

18d•Onsite

About The Position

SunEnergy1 is a vertically integrated Solar Developer that controls all stages of a solar project in-house, from land acquisition, permitting, design, engineering, and construction to operations and maintenance. This model creates significant pricing and term flexibility, ensuring the best price for the corporate, institutional, and utility partners. As experts in utility-scale Corporate and Institutional Development Projects, SunEnergy1 has a proven track record assembling customers and structuring Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for the development of large-scale solar facilities. SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: The Site Safety Coordinator, under the direction of the Safety Program Manager and Site Safety Manager, will be site located, and may require travel between multiple sites. Identifies potential safety, health, workers compensation prevention risks and works with the site project team, including contractors’ safety teams, to address corrective measures.

Requirements

Familiarity with local, state, and federal codes as they apply to all aspects of solar construction and construction equipment and tools
Demonstrated ability to evaluate environmental health and safety related risks
Demonstrated awareness and understanding of EHS policy and management system, the importance of confirming to EHS policies and procedures, and consequences of failing to comply with EHS policies and procedures
Knowledge of power generation mechanical and electrical systems
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team with attention to detail and organizational abilities
Ability to travel extended periods of time
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy
Ability to maintain an established work schedule
Ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
Effective organization and planning skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to safely drive a company vehicle
Demonstrated ability to use standard office software programs, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and audiovisual presentations
High School diploma or equivalent (required)
Degree in safety or a related field with two (2) years of constructions safety experience or five (5) years of construction safety experience.
Ability to take direction from project leadership.
Must be Authorized OSHA 500 Trainer
Have obtained OSHA 30 Certification
Authorized CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
Valid Driver’s License Required with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with renewable energy is preferred: Wind or Solar experience is ideal
The successful Site Safety Coordinator has construction safety experience, preferably with some renewables experience.

Responsibilities

Monitors and evaluates the workplace to ensure compliance with all OSHA and company regulations.
Provides project safety updates to Management team under the direction of the Safety Manager.
Maintains all safety metrics for on-going projects
Support Crew Foreman/General Foremen in development of Job Hazard Analyses and an overall Project Safety Roadmap
Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks. Regulatory compliance and audit oversight.
Provide coaching and mentoring for employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors, and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors.
Deliver safety training and new employee orientations
Support incident investigations
Provide regular feedback to Project Team on safety areas for improvement and recognition. Assist in the development of project-specific corrective action plans to address safety issues occurring in the field.
Collaborate with general contractor and other subcontractor Safety Professionals on job-specific injury prevention measures.