Field Safety Specialist

CoVolt Power; Coggon (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking an intermediate-level Safety Specialist with a developmental path toward promotion. You will support the Site Safety Manager in implementing injury prevention plans for solar, BESS, and high-voltage infrastructure projects, and you will audit, inspect, and investigate incidents on site.

Requirements include an associates degree in construction safety management and OSHA knowledge; strong communication and leadership skills are essential for collaboration with owners,

Qualifications

• Associates degree in construction safety management and/or three years of construction safety experience.
• Safety auditing experience and knowledge of OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote company safety principles and a proactive safety culture on site.
• Represent the company professionally with clients, subcontractors, and officials.
• Support the Site Safety Manager in injury prevention plans for project infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and the project safety plan.
• Perform audits, inspections, and incident investigations; develop corrective actions.
• Verify safety training for all personnel and assist in risk assessments.
• Assist in developing and maintaining emergency and evacuation plans.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Associates degree in construction safety management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission‑driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.

Organizational Level

This is an intermediate level safety management position with a developmental focus toward promotion to Safety Specialist III

Reports to

Site Safety Manager

Works closely with

Construction Manager, Superintendents, Field Staff, Owners, & Subcontractors

Activities/Responsibilities/Duties

• Perform as an advocate for CoVolt Power by promoting company Core Principles and mission, a proactive safety culture, and policies and procedures.
• Represent Signal Energy in a professional manner with clients, subcontractors, local officials, and others at all times.
• Support Site Safety Manager in the management of renewable energy project injury and illness prevention plans for the construction of project infrastructure to include but not limited to roads, foundations, high voltage electrical works, substations, and generation components.
• Work closely with the Site Safety Manager, Project Manager, Construction Manager and Signal Energy project staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and the project injury and illness prevention plan.
• Effectively performs audit, inspection, and surveillance activities in accordance with the project injury and illness prevention plan.
• Assess the safety of the work performed, track and assure corrective actions are completed in accordance with the project injury and illness prevention plan as well as other Signal Energy Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Completes incident investigations, to include determination of root causes and corrective actions.
• Assist the Site Safety Manager in developing and maintaining the project injury and illness prevention plan, including but not limited to emergency action, response, evacuation, and security plans.
• Verify that all project personnel have the requisite safety training pertinent to their scope of work.
• Other duties as required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of technical and safety management aspects of construction project activities
• Knowledge of public and construction safety and security issues and regulations
• Must be able to understand, interpret, and apply regulatory requirements applicable to the project scope of work. This includes, but is not limited to, Federal and State OSHA, EPA, etc…
• Ability to lead, influence others
• Effective time management
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently under limited supervision while functioning as a component of the greater project team.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff throughout the project including, owners, clients, etc.
• Ability to conduct effective incident investigations and develop reports with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify and correct unsafe acts and conditions as they occur in the field.
• Self‑motivated, able to learn quickly and independently
• Computer literacy and basic knowledge of MS Office
• Physical demands include all actions required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job which include mobility on and around constructions sites, working at height, occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, and exposure to hot/cold/high noise environments

Education/Experience

• Associates degree in construction safety management or related field and/or three years of construction safety management experience.
• Safety auditing experience and knowledge of OSHA standards.

Certificates / Licenses

• OSHA 510/500
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• BCSP or other equivalent Safety Certifications
• NFPA 70E

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CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E‑Verify.

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