Project Safety Manager

Summary

The Project Safety Manager I implements the RES System (SMS) on wind, solar, substation, transmission, or energy storage projects in the US or Canada.

• Promotes company safety culture through coaching, development, influence, and training.
• Acts as subject matter expert and liaison for health and safety for the project team and client.
• Serves as a key liaison to regulatory agencies and third parties during audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Prioritizes, as needed, the daily, weekly, and monthly goals and tasks for other Project Safety Specialists working on the project.
• Develops and maintains site‑specific documentation, including the Site Safety Plan, Site Rules, Emergency Response Plan, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Site Orientation.
• Oversees Permit‑to‑Work processes.
• Delivers training on Safety Initiatives, Site Orientation, Work Instructions, Safety Management System (SMS) requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Leads safety‑related discussions at Plan of the Day (POD) Meetings, All Hands Meetings, Tailgate Meetings, Staff Meetings, Kickoff/Preparatory, and Client/Owner Meetings.
• Leads the implementation of project safety incentive programs.
• Inspects work areas to verify consistency with procedural, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Procures, distributes, and maintains safety‑related materials and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the project.
• Conducts Incident Investigations to determine Root Cause and recommend appropriate Corrective Actions.
• Develops Incident Reports to support findings from Incident Investigations.
• Drives implementation of proposed Corrective Actions to completion.
• Maintains incident data and safety metrics to compile reports.
• Facilitates injury management.
• Facilitates Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure.
• Operates company vehicle safely to drive to various site locations.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Present, support, and lead by example with a safety and quality‑oriented attitude.
• Assists in development of Risk Assessments and Work Instructions.
• Monitors weather conditions and manages severe weather response.
• Communicates safety‑related incidents to Corporate Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) Department across business unit and the organization.
• Performs ad‑hoc job‑related duties/functions and projects to support the Project Safety Manager II and/or HSQE Department.
• Facilitates audits and inspections by third parties and regulatory agencies.
• Procure, distribute, and maintain safety‑related tools and equipment for the project.
• Performs any other job‑related duties/functions requested by the Senior Safety Supervisor and/or HSQE Department.

• ANSI/DOT/EPA/OSHA/NFPA/IEEE/CSA Regulations and Standards.
• Coaching, Mentoring, and Training.
• Collaboration and Team Building.
• Confined Space.
• Electrical Safety.
• Fall Prevention/Climbing/Rescue Training (preferred).
• Hazard Identification and Assessment.
• Health and Safety Incident/Inspection Management Software.
• Heavy Construction and Industrial.
• Incident Investigation.
• Leadership.
• Material Handling.
• Microsoft Office Applications.
• Mobile Equipment and Cranes.
• Power Generation – Collection, Distribution, Substation, and Transmission, Energy Storage Systems.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• Subcontractor Management.
• Technical Writing Skills.
• Trenching and Excavations.
• Work at Height.

Attention to detail, continuous improvement, collaboration, casting the right shadow, and demonstrating active care.

• Follow safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action.
• Ensure that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
• Reinforce safe behaviors and eliminate “at risk” behaviors.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions and use materials and equipment properly.
• Ensure Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
• Adhere to and understand standard operating procedures.
• Receive job and task‑specific training prior to work commencing.

• High school/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety or a…