SunEnergy1
Director of Safety & Health (Utility-Scale EPC)
SunEnergy1, Bethel, North Carolina, United States, 27812
Position Summary
The Director of Safety & Health is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing a comprehensive safety, health, and environmental (HSE) program across all utility-scale EPC operations. This role provides strategic leadership to ensure compliance üm OSHA, DOT, EPA, client, and utility owner requirements while driving a proactive safety culture that supports zero-incident performance across transmission, distribution, substation, renewable energy, and heavy civil projects.
Key Responsibilities Safety Leadership & Strategy
Develop and lead a company-wide safety and health strategy aligned with EPC operations and client expectations.
Champion a
zero-incident safety culture
through leadership engagement, field presence, and accountability.
Serve as the senior safety authority for all utility-scale EPC projects.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with OSHA (29 CFR 1910, 1926), DOT, EPA, MSHA (if applicable), and state/local regulations.
Interpret and implement safety requirements from utility owners, ISOs, and EPC clients.
Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and regulatory reporting.
Manage workers’ compensation, insurance claims,포 coordination with carriers and legal counsel.
Field Operations & Project Support
Partner with Operations, Project Management, and Construction leadership toگار integrate safety into planning and execution.
Ensure job hazard analyses (JHAs), pre-task plans, lockout/tagout, confined space, energized work, and fall protection programs are executed consistently.
Conduct executive‑level site audits and field observations.
Support mobilization of new projects with safety plans, site‑specific programs, and training.
Training & Workforce Development
Develop and oversee training programs including:
OSHA 10/30
NFPA 70E
Substation & transmission safety
Heavy equipment and crane safety
Confined space, trenching, and excavation Median
Ensure competency of safety staff, supervisors, and craft workers.
Promote leadership safety training for superintendents and project managers.
Data, Metrics & Continuous Improvement
Establish and track safety KPIs (TRIR, DART, severity rates, near‑miss reporting).
Analyze trends and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Prepare executive dashboards and client‑facing safety reports.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all regions and projects.
Client & Stakeholder Interface
Act as primary safety liaison with utility owners, EPC clients, and regulatory agenciesاسات.
Participate in client audits, prequalification processes, and safety reviews.
Support business development efforts by demonstrating strong safety performance and programs.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in
utility-scale EPC, transmission & distribution, substation, renewable energy, or heavy civil construction .
Deep knowledge of OSHA construction standards and utility safety requirements.
Proven experience managing multi‑site safety teams across large geographic areas.
пищи incident investigation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance expertise.
Preferred
CSP, ASP, CHST, or equivalent professional certification.
Experience working with investor‑owned utilities (IOUs), cooperatives, or public utilities.
Union and non‑union workforce experience.
Experience supporting EPC projects exceeding $50M–$500M+.
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Key Responsibilities Safety Leadership & Strategy
Develop and lead a company-wide safety and health strategy aligned with EPC operations and client expectations.
Champion a
zero-incident safety culture
through leadership engagement, field presence, and accountability.
Serve as the senior safety authority for all utility-scale EPC projects.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with OSHA (29 CFR 1910, 1926), DOT, EPA, MSHA (if applicable), and state/local regulations.
Interpret and implement safety requirements from utility owners, ISOs, and EPC clients.
Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and regulatory reporting.
Manage workers’ compensation, insurance claims,포 coordination with carriers and legal counsel.
Field Operations & Project Support
Partner with Operations, Project Management, and Construction leadership toگار integrate safety into planning and execution.
Ensure job hazard analyses (JHAs), pre-task plans, lockout/tagout, confined space, energized work, and fall protection programs are executed consistently.
Conduct executive‑level site audits and field observations.
Support mobilization of new projects with safety plans, site‑specific programs, and training.
Training & Workforce Development
Develop and oversee training programs including:
OSHA 10/30
NFPA 70E
Substation & transmission safety
Heavy equipment and crane safety
Confined space, trenching, and excavation Median
Ensure competency of safety staff, supervisors, and craft workers.
Promote leadership safety training for superintendents and project managers.
Data, Metrics & Continuous Improvement
Establish and track safety KPIs (TRIR, DART, severity rates, near‑miss reporting).
Analyze trends and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Prepare executive dashboards and client‑facing safety reports.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all regions and projects.
Client & Stakeholder Interface
Act as primary safety liaison with utility owners, EPC clients, and regulatory agenciesاسات.
Participate in client audits, prequalification processes, and safety reviews.
Support business development efforts by demonstrating strong safety performance and programs.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in
utility-scale EPC, transmission & distribution, substation, renewable energy, or heavy civil construction .
Deep knowledge of OSHA construction standards and utility safety requirements.
Proven experience managing multi‑site safety teams across large geographic areas.
пищи incident investigation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance expertise.
Preferred
CSP, ASP, CHST, or equivalent professional certification.
Experience working with investor‑owned utilities (IOUs), cooperatives, or public utilities.
Union and non‑union workforce experience.
Experience supporting EPC projects exceeding $50M–$500M+.
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