Safety Technician

Safety Technician

This role focuses on leading and coordinating safety activities for a large solar construction project, including orientations, job safety analyses (JSAs), safety meetings, and oversight of internal and subcontractor safety programs. The safety technician promotes a strong health and safety culture on site by ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct new-hire and ongoing safety orientations for all site personnel and subcontractors.
• Develop and perform Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for tasks and work activities across the solar construction project.
• Lead regular safety meetings and daily safety talks to reinforce safety expectations and communicate hazards.
• Run and oversee internal safety programs, ensuring that company safety policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractor safety practices to ensure alignment with site safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Promote and manage construction safety and solar-specific safety protocols throughout the project.
• Identify potential hazards, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Provide safety training and refreshers on OSHA, EHS, and construction safety topics as needed.
• Support safety management activities such as incident prevention, reporting, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate health and safety considerations into daily operations.

Essential Skills:

• OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 certification required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of solar safety experience in construction or utility-scale solar projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and OSHA safety standards.
• Demonstrated experience in construction safety and solar construction safety.
• Experience conducting safety training, orientations, and safety meetings.
• Background in health and safety (EHS) and safety management.
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to work effectively in an outdoor, new construction environment with long shifts.
• Strong communication skills to engage crews and subcontractors in safety programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working on large-scale solar projects and EPC-style construction environments.
• Familiarity with internal and subcontractor safety oversight and coordination.
• Ability to perform detailed JSAs and hazard assessments.
• Comfort with leading daily safety talks and group discussions.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple safety activities and documentation.
• Capability to build a positive safety culture and encourage safe behaviors across diverse teams.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing regional solar operation with steady, ongoing work on a major utility-scale project, offering consistent hours and opportunities for overtime. The company supports your time on site with daily per diem and mileage/gas reimbursements, demonstrating a commitment to your well-being and work-life balance. You gain valuable experience on a high-profile solar installation, work with experienced teams, and build your career in the renewable energy sector.

Work Environment:

You work outdoors at a large solar project site in a new construction environment, supporting a high-capacity (240 MW) installation. The schedule typically consists of 56 shifts per week, totaling 50+ hours, with the workday starting at 7:00 AM. You have three scheduled breaks each day—morning, lunch, and afternoon—and participate in a safety talk every morning before work begins. The role requires wearing appropriate work clothing suitable for outdoor conditions and construction activities. The environment is fast-paced and physically active, with ongoing solar and construction operations where safety is a central focus.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Farmville, VA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)