Safety Manager - BESS

Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company's diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation's top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

The Safety Manager, BESS will lead all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) functions at an assigned battery energy storage project site. This role is responsible for implementing and sustaining Moss's BESS safety programs, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements, and partnering with Operations, Electrical, and Commissioning teams to safely manage high-risk work.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position plays a critical role in preventing serious injuries and fatalities (SIF) by driving field execution of key controls, including:

Electrical safety / NFPA 70E

Energy control (LOTO)

Grounding & bonding awareness

BESS installation and commissioning safety

Subcontractor's safety performance

Site-specific hazard control execution

The Site Safety Manager serves as the primary safety leader at the site level and is expected to maintain strong alignment with the BESS Regional Safety Manager, project leadership, and client safety representatives.

Lead all EHS functions on the assigned BESS project site

Provide direction and oversight to site safety staff if applicable (Safety Coordinators / Safety Professionals, ...)

Implement and enforce the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP), standard operating procedures, and BESS Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)

Partner with project leadership to align safety execution with schedule, manpower, and construction milestones

Implement and monitor safety controls specific to BESS installation and commissioning activities

Support field execution of electrical safety requirements, including NFPA 70E expectations, LOTO, barricading, and energy isolation controls

Coordinate with electrical and commissioning teams to identify and manage risks related to interconnection, testing, and energization activities

Reinforce safe practices around high-energy systems, temporary conditions, and changing site hazards

Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, state, and local safety requirements and Moss company standards, including client expectations

Support implementation of EHS compliance plans, training initiatives, and recordkeeping requirements

Conduct routine field audits, inspections, and observations to verify control effectiveness and safe work practices

Maintain current safety documentation and support site readiness for internal and client audits

Lead emergency response planning and execution for the job site

Lead and support incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis for site events and near misses

Ensure timely completion of corrective actions and verify effectiveness in the field

Monitor leading and lagging indicators to identify trends and proactively address risk

Conduct safety stand-downs, coaching, and field engagement as needed

Build strong working relationships with project operations, subcontractors, and client safety representatives

Support site-level safety meetings, client interface meetings, and coordination with corporate/regional safety leadership

Lead by influence and collaboration while maintaining accountability to Moss safety expectations

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years of applicable EHS leadership experience

BS in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (preferred)

BCSP Certification (minimum CHST)

Experience supporting BESS, solar, substation, or industrial electrical projects strongly preferred

Working knowledge of:

OSHA 1926 requirements (especially high-risk construction activities)

NFPA 70E fundamentals

LOTO / energy isolation practices

Electrical hazard controls in construction environments

Ability to lead field safety execution, coach teams, and work effectively across operations and subcontractor groups

Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills

Proficiency in verbal and written English required; bilingual Spanish preferred

Ability to travel and work at assigned project locations as needed

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), SMP or equivalent recognized safety certification

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Experience with incident management systems, field audits, and client-facing safety coordination

JOB TITLE: SAFETY MANAGER - BESS

JOB LOCATION: MULTI-STATE REQUIRES HIGH TRAVEL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME - EXEMPT - SALARIED

REPORTS TO: REGIONAL SAFETY MANAGER - BESS

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R-2562