HSE Lead for Utility-Scale Solar & BESS Construction

Kintec Search; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Kintec Search seeks an experienced HSE Consultant to support a utility-scale Solar/BESS project in Wisconsin. The role provides on-site health, safety, and environmental oversight during construction and commissioning, collaborating with the EPC contractor and subcontractors.

You will lead daily site walks, inspections, JHAs/JSAs, toolbox talks, and incident investigations to ensure OSHA compliance and site safety plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HSE/safety experience in heavy construction, power generation, or renewable energy projects.
• Experience overseeing utility-scale Solar and/or BESS construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and safety practices.
• Ability to work full-time on site during construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE oversight across utility-scale Solar and BESS construction activities.
• Monitor EPC contractors and subcontractors for compliance with project HSE requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct daily site walks, safety observations, audits, and inspections.
• Participate in daily pre-task planning, toolbox talks, and JHAs/JSAs.
• Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and work with site leadership to implement corrective actions.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
• Review contractor safety documentation, procedures, permits, and site-specific safety plans.
• Monitor high-risk activities including electrical work, energized systems, lifting/rigging, excavation, working at heights, and heavy equipment operations.
• Provide HSE oversight during BESS installation, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection records, and incident reporting.
• Participate in project HSE meetings and communicate trends, concerns, and recommendations to project leadership.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all contractors and personnel on site.

Skills

HSE experience

Contractor management

OSHA regulations

Communication

Education

OSHA 30 certified

CHST/CSP/ASP certifications

Job description

Kintec Search seeks an experienced HSE Consultant to support a utility-scale Solar/BESS project in Wisconsin. The role provides on-site health, safety, and environmental oversight during construction and commissioning, collaborating with the EPC contractor and subcontractors.

You will lead daily site walks, inspections, JHAs/JSAs, toolbox talks, and incident investigations to ensure OSHA compliance and site safety plans.