Safety Manager I

The Safety Manager I is a key field-based role responsible for supporting site teams and ensuring compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations. This position will report to the Safety Manager II, promotes proactive safety culture and leads by example to drive continuous safety improvement across solar construction sites.

Summary:

We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We understand that our employees are the lifeblood of the company. We strive to align company goals with those of our employees. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Our mission is to make a difference by developing cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources, without long-term dependence on government subsidies. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We hope you’ll join us.

Key Responsibilities:

- Serve as a visible safety leader with an active field presence (approximately 85% of the workday).

- Build strong relationships across the workforce to reinforce safety policies, regulations, and practices.

- Support training initiatives and provide on-the-spot coaching to address at-risk behaviors or noncompliance.

- Lead or participate in weekly safety committee meetings.

- Conduct routine safety observations and audits to identify potential hazards, error precursors, and improvement opportunities.

- Document findings using EHS Insight and effectively communicate safety performance to site leadership.

- Deliver safety training sessions as assigned to ensure alignment with company EHS programs.

- Investigate all work-related incidents, near misses, and good catches; complete detailed reports and root cause analyses.

- Ensure follow-up on corrective and preventive actions to reduce future risks.

- Recommend enhancements to safety processes, procedures, and jobsite conditions.

Work Experience Requirements

- Minimum of five (5) years of Health and Safety Construction experience. Solar experience is a plus.

- Familiarity with local, state, and federal codes related to solar construction.

- Proven ability to assess health and safety risks and implement corrective actions.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Education/Certifications

- Current OSHA 500 (required).

- High school diploma or equivalent (required)

- Valid Driver’s License (required)

- Current First Aid/CPR certification (required)

Skills/Abilities

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to effectively interact across all organizational levels and cultures.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software (e.g., EHS Insight).

- High degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends when required.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

- Ability to walk job sites and perform field inspections in varying environmental conditions (heat, cold, wind, precipitation).

- Frequent exposure to elevated noise levels (may exceed 85 dB).

- Able to lift up to 35 lbs.

- Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.

- Must have 20/20 vision (corrected or uncorrected) to safely observe jobsite conditions.

Perks and Benefits: we offer medical/dental/vision insurance plans, PTO, and 401K with a company matching portion.

About Us

Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.

At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.

Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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