Director of Quality and Safety - EPC Commercial Solar

Director of Safety & Quality

MARS Energy Solutions | Illinois + Travel

About MARS Energy Solutions

MARS Energy Solutions delivers commercial and public works solar projects across multiple markets. Our work is fast-paced, field-driven, and execution-focused. As we continue to grow, we are investing in stronger operational systems, improved field execution, and long-term scalability across both safety and quality.

About the Role

MARS Energy Solutions is hiring a Director of Safety & Quality to lead and elevate field execution across our operations.

This is not a role built around maintaining an existing program. This is an opportunity to build structure, create consistency, and establish accountability across both safety performance and quality standards.

The ideal candidate understands that safety and quality are directly connected. Strong planning, disciplined execution, proper training, and accountability in the field improve both incident prevention and project outcomes.

This role will partner closely with construction and project leadership to reduce operational risk, improve field performance, minimize rework and warranty exposure, and strengthen overall execution across projects.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Build and implement practical safety programs that work in real field environments
• Lead job site audits, inspections, observations, and corrective action efforts
• Drive compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and applicable safety regulations
• Lead incident investigations and identify root causes and corrective actions
• Improve return-to-work execution and transitional duty participation
• Influence EMR/XMod performance through improved safety outcomes and reduced claim impact

Quality & Operational Execution

• Establish and standardize field quality expectations across projects
• Partner with operations leadership to improve workmanship and consistency
• Reduce rework, field defects, punch list issues, and warranty exposure
• Support MOP reviews, installation standards, and execution planning
• Identify operational gaps and implement scalable process improvements
• Track trends and performance metrics related to safety, quality, and field execution

Leadership & Accountability

• Drive accountability across field leadership and project teams
• Influence culture through consistency, communication, and presence in the field
• Coach leaders and crews on expectations, execution, and best practices
• Provide reporting, trend analysis, and operational recommendations to executive leadership

Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership experience in construction, energy, industrial, or other field-based operations
• Experience managing safety and/or quality programs across multiple job sites
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, NFPA 70E, and construction safety standards
• Experience with workers' compensation programs, EMR/XMod impact, and incident reduction strategies
• Strong understanding of field operations, execution risk, and quality control practices
• Ability to drive accountability and influence operational behavior in field environments
• Clear communicator with strong problem-solving and leadership skills

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 500 / 510
• CSP, ASP, CHST, or similar certifications
• Solar, electrical, or utility-scale construction experience preferred

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to strengthening how we execute work across the organization.

Success in this role means:

• Safer projects and stronger field accountability
• Better consistency across crews and job sites
• Reduced rework and warranty exposure
• Improved operational execution and project outcomes
• Lower long-term risk and cost to the business

This position offers high visibility, operational influence, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact across a growing organization.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Additional benefits provided in accordance with company policy

MARS Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.