Health Safety Environment Advisor

HSE Consultant - Utility-Scale Solar / BESS

Working Location

Wisconsin, United States (on-site, project-based)

Contract Type

Contract

Project Type

Utility-Scale Solar / Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Position Overview

An experienced HSE Consultant is required to support the construction of a utility-scale Solar/BESS project. The consultant will provide on-site health, safety, and environmental oversight, working closely with the project team, EPC contractor, and subcontractors to ensure safe execution throughout construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE oversight across utility-scale Solar and BESS construction activities.
• Monitor EPC contractors and subcontractors for compliance with project HSE requirements and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Conduct daily site walks, safety observations, audits, and inspections.
• Participate in daily pre-task planning, toolbox talks, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs/JSAs).
• Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and work with site leadership to implement corrective actions.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
• Review contractor safety documentation, procedures, permits, and site-specific safety plans.
• Monitor high-risk activities including electrical work, energized systems, lifting/rigging, excavation, working at heights, and heavy equipment operations.
• Provide HSE oversight during BESS installation, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection records, and incident reporting.
• Participate in project HSE meetings and communicate trends, concerns, and recommendations to project leadership.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all contractors and personnel on site.

Requirements

• 5+ years of HSE/Safety experience within heavy construction, power generation, or renewable energy projects.
• Previous experience supporting utility-scale Solar and/or BESS construction projects strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and industry safety practices.
• Experience overseeing EPC contractors and multiple subcontractors on active construction sites.
• Familiarity with electrical safety, LOTO, NFPA 70E, and energization/commissioning activities preferred.
• OSHA 30 required or strongly preferred.
• CHST, CSP, ASP, or similar safety certification is beneficial.
• Strong communication, documentation, and contractor-management skills.
• Ability to work full-time on site and support the project through construction and commissioning.