Date Posted: 3/11/2025 8:00:00 AM
City, State: Annapolis, MD
Job Type: Full Time
Salary (USD): $80,000 - $100,000
Description
Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for a Health and Safety Officer position a fast-growing leader in solar energy development.
Position Details:
Title: Health and Safety Officer
Location: Annapolis, MD (Preferred) or Roseville, MN
Hybrid Role: Minimum of 3 days in-office per week, with quarterly travel to the Roseville office.
Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 base salary
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, PTO, ESOP, medical, dental, vision, and more.
Position Description
A leading solar development company is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to manage and oversee all aspects of safety for operations and maintenance activities.
The Health and Safety Officer will ensure strict compliance with OSHA regulations, industry best practices, and company safety protocols while working closely with technicians, subcontractors, and management to maintain a safe working environment. This is a unique opportunity to build and implement safety programs from the ground up, particularly for the company's growing field operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety Program Development & Implementation:
Establish and enforce comprehensive safety protocols for field and office operations.
Maintain compliance with OSHA, ISNetworld, Avetta, and other contractor qualification systems.
Develop and deliver safety training on topics such as lockout/tagout, fall protection, CPR, first aid, and electrical safety.
Conduct monthly safety reporting and present key metrics to parent company.
Interface with the Parent Company Safety team and represent Company at quarterly safety meetings.
Site Safety Inspections & Audits:
Conduct routine field safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety policies.
Evaluate and improve safety procedures, including emergency response plans.
Ensure availability and proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Risk Management & Incident Investigation:
Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards associated with solar O&M activities.
Lead investigations into safety incidents and near-misses, determining root causes and corrective actions.
Develop new safety protocols based on findings, improving hazard mitigation strategies.
Subcontractor & Employee Safety Management:
Oversee safety compliance for subcontractors working on ESS-approved projects.
Conduct safety observations, reinforce best practices, and address concerns.
Ensure proper training and documentation are in place for all safety-critical roles.
Qualifications:
OSHA 500 certification (preferred) or equivalent training experience.
Strong background in electrical safety, utility-connected solar PV, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Minimum 5 years of field safety experience in electrical, utility, or industrial environments.
Military experience is highly valued, especially those with backgrounds in electrical safety roles (e.g., Electronics Technicians, Safety Officers).
Strong communication skills, ability to interface with both executives and field teams.
Leadership experience in safety program development and execution.
Hands-on experience conducting safety training, audits, and compliance reporting
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