Electrical Safety Lead - Renewable Energy (Travel)

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Safety Manager to support electrical self-perform activities across the National Renewable Energy Business Unit.

The role requires 3+ years of experience in safety leadership on large commercial or renewable energy construction, with a preference for battery storage and solar projects. This is a full-time, site-based position with extensive travel across the continental U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience managing safety efforts of solar or energy related projects with a focus on the electrical scopes.
• Bilingual (English - Spanish) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• OSHA 500 required
• CHST certification preferred.
• Current NFPA70e required.
• Ability to read and build plans around one-line drawings.
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse programs, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site.
• Ability to work with all construction groups- management, owners, trade partners.
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel 100% nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and communicate safety programs and efforts with on-site trade partners and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of our culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information.
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month, coordinating compliance reports.
• Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available and safety documents are posted on-site.
• Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes.
• Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies utilizing the companys disciplinary policy.
• Conduct/coordinate Project Safety "Toolbox" meetings with all McCarthy employees on a weekly basis.
• Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre-plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Renewable Energy Safety Director for tracking.
• Develop and implement Site Specific LOTO, controlled access, and energization plans for individual projects.
• Assist in developing task specific work planning processes and audit performance adherence.
• Create collaborative, positive safety culture with all McCarthy employees, trade partners and owners.

Skills

Electrical safety

Safety management

Bilingual English-Spanish

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OSHA 500

NFPA 70E

CHST certification

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Safety Manager to support electrical self-perform activities across the National Renewable Energy Business Unit.

The role requires 3+ years of experience in safety leadership on large commercial or renewable energy construction, with a preference for battery storage and solar projects. This is a full-time, site-based position with extensive travel across the continental U.S.