Battery Energy Storage Safety Lead

Moss; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss is seeking a Site Safety Manager - BESS to lead all environmental, health, and safety activities on assigned battery energy storage projects. The role requires coordinating with Operations, Electrical, and Commissioning teams to maintain high safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of EHS leadership, BCSP CHST, and a background in BESS or solar projects. Expect multi-site travel and emphasis on NFPA 70E, LOTO, and risk-based safety practices across

Qualifications

• 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 (high-risk construction activities), NFPA 70E fundamentals, LOTO/energy isolation practices, and electrical hazard controls in construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all EHS functions on the assigned BESS project site.
• Provide direction and oversight to site safety staff (Safety Coordinators / Safety Professionals).
• Implement and enforce the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) and BESS Standard Work Instructions (SWIs).
• Partner with project leadership to align safety execution with schedule, manpower, and 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 OSHA/state/local safety requirements and Moss standards, including client expectations.
• Support EHS compliance plans, training initiatives, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Conduct routine field audits, inspections, and observations to verify control effectiveness.
• Maintain current safety documentation and support site readiness for audits.
• Lead emergency response planning and execution for the job site.
• Lead 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 relationships with project operations, subcontractors, and client safety representatives.
• Support site-level safety meetings and safety leadership coordination.

Skills

EHS Leadership

Field safety coaching

Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Education

BS in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

BCSP Certification (CHST)

Job description

Moss is seeking a Site Safety Manager - BESS to lead all environmental, health, and safety activities on assigned battery energy storage projects. The role requires coordinating with Operations, Electrical, and Commissioning teams to maintain high safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of EHS leadership, BCSP CHST, and a background in BESS or solar projects. Expect multi-site travel and emphasis on NFPA 70E, LOTO, and risk-based safety practices across