HSE Specialist New Midwest

Pearce Services; Coffeyville, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Pearce Services is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to advance health, safety, and environmental objectives across Solar, ESS, UPS, Battery, Wind, and EV operations. You will implement and improve HSE programs, conduct audits, investigate incidents, and train personnel while partnering with Operations to reduce risk.

The role emphasizes electrical and driver safety, requires travel across the United States, and involves coaching leaders, evaluating safety performance, and reporting metrics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HSE, safety coordination, or related safety experience, preferably in field operations.
• Knowledge of electrical safety practices and hazards in field operations.
• Experience with driver and vehicle safety programs and incident prevention.
• Experience conducting investigations, root-cause analysis, audits, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with OSHA/EPA regulations and related safety requirements.
• Ability to develop and deliver HSE programs, policies, and training.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HSE and Operations leadership to set safety objectives and metrics.
• Promote a safety culture focused on zero harm, electrical safety, and safe work practices.
• Coach leaders and field technicians on HSE expectations and safety standards.
• Conduct field safety audits, inspections, and observations for compliance.
• Identify gaps in electrical and driver safety and develop corrective actions.
• Lead investigations for injuries, electrical incidents, and vehicle incidents; perform root-cause analysis.
• Track injuries, incidents, and corrective actions; report HSE performance metrics.
• Manage and support the driver safety program and analyze vehicle-related incidents.
• Develop and deliver HSE training on electrical hazards, safe driving, and field safety.
• Travel up to 70% across the United States to support operations.

Skills

HSE experience

Electrical safety

Driver safety programs

Incident investigations

OSHA/EPA regulations

Job description

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com .

As an HSE Specialist, you will play a key role in advancing Pearce’s health, safety, and environmental objectives across Solar, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), UPS, Battery, Wind, and EV operations. This highly field-focused position will partner closely with operational teams to strengthen safety performance, with particular emphasis on electrical safety and driver safety.

You will support the implementation and continuous improvement of HSE programs, conduct field audits, investigate incidents, identify safety risks, develop corrective actions, and provide training and coaching to employees and operational leaders. You will also help manage driver safety initiatives aimed at reducing vehicle-related incidents and improving safe-driving behaviors across the organization.

Success in this role requires a strong working knowledge of HSE regulations and electrical safety practices, the ability to influence employees and leaders at all levels, and a willingness to travel extensively to support field operations throughout the United States.

Core Responsibilities

Partner with HSE and Operations leadership to establish, monitor, and achieve safety objectives and performance metrics.

Promote a strong safety culture focused on zero harm, electrical safety, safe work practices, and vehicle incident prevention.

Coach operational leaders, managers, supervisors, and field technicians on HSE expectations, electrical safety standards, and driver safety practices.

Conduct field safety audits, inspections, and observations to evaluate compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.

Identify gaps in electrical safety, driver safety, and field HSE practices and develop corrective action plans to address identified risks.

Lead and support investigations involving injuries, electrical incidents, vehicle incidents, near misses, and other safety events.

Perform root-cause analysis and partner with operational teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.

Track and report injuries, illnesses, incidents, corrective actions, and HSE performance metrics, ensuring accurate classification, documentation, and timely resolution.

Manage and support the driver safety program, including analysis of vehicle-related incidents, identification of trends, and implementation of initiatives designed to reduce preventable incidents.

Develop and deliver HSE training focused on electrical hazards, safe driving, field safety, and other operational risks relevant to Solar, ESS, UPS, Battery, Wind, and EV operations.

Develop and update HSE policies, procedures, training materials, and safety communications to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and other HSE communications for operational and field teams.

Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with applicable customer HSE requirements and safety expectations.

Monitor HSE performance trends and provide recommendations to leadership regarding areas of risk and opportunities for improvement.

Support implementation and continuous improvement of HSE management systems and reporting processes.

Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local HSE requirements, including OSHA and EPA standards.

Travel to project sites and operational locations throughout the United States to provide hands‑on HSE support, training, audits, incident response, and coaching.

Core Qualifications

3+ years of HSE, safety coordination, or related safety experience, preferably supporting Solar, ESS, UPS, Battery, Wind, EV, electrical, renewable‑energy, critical‑power, or similar field‑service operations.

Demonstrated knowledge of electrical safety practices and hazards associated with electrical and energy‑related field operations.

Experience supporting or managing driver and vehicle safety programs, including incident prevention and corrective actions.

Experience conducting incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, field audits, safety inspections, and corrective action tracking.

Working knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, federal, and state HSE regulations; familiarity with Cal/OSHA requirements is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and support HSE programs, procedures, policies, and safety initiatives.

Experience developing and delivering safety training to field employees, technicians, supervisors, and operational leaders.

Ability to analyze HSE metrics and incident trends and translate findings into practical recommendations and preventive actions.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to coach, influence, and build credibility with employees and leaders at all levels.

Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a remote and field‑based environment.

Ability to effectively collaborate with HSE, Operations, customers, and other cross‑functional stakeholders.

Ability and willingness to travel up to 70% throughout the United States.

• Preferred candidate in Midwest States : Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package includinghealth and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$70,000 - $90,000 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family‑friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company‑matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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As set forth in Pearce Services’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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