Senior Safety Manager

SunVena•Sanford, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Safety Manager leads Sunvena's OSHA compliance program and safety department, partnering with HR and Legal for guidance and support throughout. This role manages 1-2 direct reports, drives incident and near-miss investigation with corrective training, leverages workers' comp knowledge to guide case decisions, and partners with senior and HR leadership company-wide to build SOPs, policies, and a proactive safety culture.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive EHS experience in construction, solar, or heavy industry, including 3+ years leading a safety function or team.
Deep working knowledge of OSHA 1926 standards, fall protection, and electrical safety practices.
Experience partnering with HR and Legal on compliance, near-miss, and workers' compensation matters.
Proven track record leading root cause investigations and measurably reducing incident rates; experience managing direct reports.
Able to influence senior and HR leadership and earn respect from crews in the field.
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or Construction Management — or equivalent experience.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction; valid driver's license and clean driving record; willingness to travel to job sites, including occasional overnights.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification: CSP, CHST, ASP, or SMS; OSHA 500 Authorized Outreach Trainer for Construction.
Direct solar EPC experience (residential, C&I, or utility-scale); NFPA 70E qualified-person training and battery energy storage (BESS) safety experience.
Multi-state operations experience; bilingual (English/Spanish); First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor; competent person for fall protection.

Responsibilities

Manage, maintain, and lead all OSHA compliance activities company-wide, partnering with HR and Legal for guidance and support.
Oversee the safety department and manage 1-2 direct reports (Safety Coordinators); partner with senior and HR leadership on safety strategy and workforce issues.
Lead serious incident investigations to root cause and drive corrective actions to closure; manage OSHA 300/300A recordkeeping.
Report near-miss incidents and develop and deliver corrective training to prevent recurrence.
Leverage workers' comp knowledge to guide and support decision-making on cases, in partnership with HR, Legal, and carriers.
Create and maintain SOPs, written policies, and safety programs company-wide.
Lead monthly safety reporting and KPI reviews; generate monthly safety meetings for foremen, directors, and support staff.
Set training and competency standards with the Training & Onboarding Coordinator; approve curriculum and verify effectiveness.
Establish a jobsite inspection and audit cadence and analyze findings for systemic trends, not one-off corrections.
Own the company's approach to the hazards that actually injure solar workers — falls, electrical and arc flash exposure, heat illness, struck-by, lifting, and driving.