Safety Site Manager

Job Title: Project Safety Manager - Renewable Energy Projects
Location: Barstow, California
Salary: $120,000-$130,000 annually (or $60/hour)
Work Arrangement: Fully On-Site
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Safety
Reports To: Director of Safety - Renewables

Job Overview:

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Project Safety Manager to oversee health and safety compliance across renewable energy project sites. This role is critical in establishing and maintaining a safe workplace, ensuring adherence to company, customer, and legal standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to mentor a team of safety professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement project-specific safety plans.
• Collaborate with construction management to foster a safety-first culture.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure legal compliance.
• Deliver training sessions on safety protocols, equipment use, and accident prevention.
• Mentor and train new safety personnel.
• Perform regular site inspections and audits.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Manage workplace injuries and workers' compensation cases.
• Lead project safety committees and Behavior-Based Safety programs.
• Recommend improvements and preventive measures.
• Maintain and report safety statistics and awareness initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of construction safety management experience.
• Proven track record as a safety manager.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Strong skills in report writing, policy development, and risk analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• OSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 500 preferred.
• CHST designation (or higher) from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
• BS in Safety Management or related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Frequent outdoor work on uneven terrain.
• May require prolonged sitting, standing, bending, or crouching.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions and industrial environments with high noise levels and hazardous materials.
• Approximately 30% office-based work.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.