Staff Safety and Quality Specialist

Sunrun•REMOTE - IL - Illinois, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ever since we started in 2007, Sunrun has been at the forefront of connecting people to the cleanest energy on Earth. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. Today, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. And we’re doing it by designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. We’re unlike any other solar company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle – from sale through installation and beyond – so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with. The Regional Safety Manager is a strategic leader role responsible for overseeing OSHA safety compliance and risk mitigation across a multi-state region. This individual will serve as the primary architect for the region’s data-driven safety strategy, leveraging Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence to predict high-risk scenarios, optimize resource allocation, and drive our Goal Zero culture. The ideal candidate blends deep OSHA technical expertise with a modern, tech-forward approach to injury prevention.

Requirements

CSP (Certified Safety Professional) is highly desired.
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Data Science; however, significant time in position and demonstrated expertise in these fields may be considered in place of specific degree requirements
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience
Ability to interpret safety dashboards and data trends to make informed decisions on where to deploy resources, in partnership with safety colleagues across the footprint
Proven experience in "coaching up" and influencing management-level stakeholders to take ownership of safety results.
Proficiency in technology and leveraging AI tools to efficiently synthesize, create, and interpret data.
Proficiency in creating scalable content (videos, webinars, digital bulletins) that reaches a broad audience effectively.
Must be comfortable transitioning from "boots on the ground" worker to a "consultative partner" who drives results through others.
Willingness to travel 30% to 60% as required, with a focus on high-impact, risk-based site visits and leadership calibration sessions.

Nice To Haves

Significant time in position and demonstrated expertise in Occupational Health & Safety or Data Science may be considered in place of specific degree requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure 100% compliance with OSHA 1904 (Recordkeeping), 1910 (General Industry), and 1926 (Construction) standards across all regional branches.
Lead regional internal audits and serve as the primary point of contact for any regulatory agency inspections or inquiries.
Manage the accuracy and timely submission of OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs, ensuring all recordable incidents are investigated and documented with high fidelity.
Partner with Data Science/IT teams to implement AI tools that analyze historical safety data, S.A.F.E. site visit metrics, and telematics to identify leading indicators of risk.
Use AI-generated "Heat Maps" and risk scores to direct regional Safety Supervisors and Managers to the crews, branches, or job sites with the highest probability of an incident.
Leverage automation and AI to streamline safety reporting, reducing administrative burden and allowing field leaders to focus on high-impact engagement.
Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows, or possess the agility and "growth mindset" to rapidly master new AI technologies as they are integrated into Sunrun’s operations.
Develop and track sophisticated Leading Indicators (e.g., S.A.F.E. visit quality, "Good Catch" frequency, and training completion rates).
Manage regional safety dashboards in Tableau to provide real-time visibility into safety performance for executive leadership.
Utilize data to identify systemic trends in "Near Misses" and "Good Catches," developing targeted regional "Safety Resets" based on empirical evidence.
Act as the regional champion for the Four Pillars (Self, Activity, Facility, Experience), ensuring safety is never sacrificed for operational speed.
Coach branch-level leadership/supervisors on how to interpret safety data and conduct effective SAFE visits to lead more effective morning huddles and site visits.
Lead the investigation of high-severity incidents, utilizing data to reconstruct timelines and implement preventative controls.