Safety Manager - Natural Gas, Power Generation & BESS

EquipmentShare • Columbia, MO

1d • Remote

About The Position

EquipmentShare is seeking a Safety Manager - Natural Gas, Power Generation & BESS to oversee all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs for a power generation facility utilizing natural gas power generation assets and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role manages the combined risks of traditional thermal power generation and advanced energy storage technology. The ideal candidate will manage high-risk operations—such as high-pressure gas lines, power generation machinery, and high-voltage chemical energy systems—while enforcing strict compliance with OSHA, EPA, and NFPA standards. This position is fully remote.

Requirements

• Demonstrated safety experience working directly with natural gas power generation systems AND utility-scale lithium-ion battery storage (BESS).
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, NFPA 70E, NFPA 855, and standard EPA industrial requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5+ years of safety experience in heavy utility operations, power generation, or industrial energy construction.
• Active OSHA 500 or 510 certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage site risks by balancing natural gas power generation hazards with the chemical, electrical, and thermal risks inherent to BESS infrastructure.
• Enforce rigorous site compliance for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical energy isolation, confined spaces, and NFPA 70E electrical safety boundaries.
• Maintain specialized safety standards, including NFPA 855 for stationary energy storage and OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management (PSM) for gas systems.
• Develop, audit, and update emergency response plans tailored to BESS fire suppression, toxic gas release, and thermal runaway mitigation.
• Conduct routine site walkthroughs and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) on natural gas generation equipment, gas supply piping, and battery cell enclosures.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for near-misses, equipment failures, or injuries, ensuring immediate corrective actions are institutionalized.
• Lead daily toolbox talks, manage sub-contractor safety compliance, and conduct specialized training on lithium-ion battery hazards and gas system safety.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior