Remote Safety Leader for Solar & Utility Operations

New Jersey Resources Corp.; Wall Township (NJ); Remote; USD 93,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Direct Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness perks and EAP

Professional development and tuitionre

Flexible hybrid options

Job summary

New Jersey Resources Corp. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead safety, loss prevention, training, regulatory compliance, and incident management across CEV health and safety programs.

The role partners with employees and contractors to promote a strong safety culture and timely corrective actions. Responsibilities include delivering OSHA and NFPA 70E training, conducting safety audits at solar sites, investigating incidents, and coordinating with regulatory agencies to maintain compliance

Qualifications

• Associate degree or formalized training in Occupational Health & Safety Management; equivalent relevant experience in related field may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of safety experience required, preferably within construction, utility, natural gas, renewable energy or solar industry.
• Demonstrated electrical safety experience and knowledge of NFPA 70E training requirements; NFPA 70E training preferred.
• Experience working with OSHA, DOT, NJDEP and other applicable regulatory agencies; utilities or construction environments preferred.
• Experience in developing, delivering, documenting and managing training programs, including training related to OSHA compliance, NFPA 70E, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, lockout/tagout and other safety topics.
• Must be available on call 24/7 via cell phone, including weekends and holidays, and able to report as necessary to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to conduct frequent field visits to active construction sites, operating solar facilities, and remote project locations throughout our service areas.
• Ability to address safety concerns directly in the field and stop work when imminent danger or unsafe conditions are identified.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare investigation reports, corrective action plans, regulatory documentation, and executive-level safety reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve CEV health, safety and loss prevention objectives, policies and programs to minimize accidents and injuries, ensure regulatory requirements and maintain alignment with NJR corporate standards.
• Develop, deliver, and coordinate required safety training, including OSHA mandatory training and other programs; maintain training records and monitor CEV employees’ compliance with Safety Program requirements.
• Analyze safety and incident trends, identify performance concerns and develop targeted action plans to reduce the risk of employee injury or illness and strengthen the organization’s commitment to workplace safety.
• Lead safety audits and conduct routine inspections at CEV-owned solar sites to ensure regulatory compliance, identify unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions addressing immediate and long-term safety concerns.
• Coach management on addressing safety concerns with employees and contractors and reinforce proper training and safe work practices.
• Review new and proposed safety regulations and industry standards, including applicable OSHA, NFPA and New Jersey requirements; assess their potential impact on CEV activity, maintain current knowledge through continuing education and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance.
• Evaluate and recommend safety equipment including personal protective equipment, confined space equipment, excavation safety gear, vehicle gear and other specialized tools and equipment to minimize risks and losses; provide expert guidance on their proper use and operation.
• Lead injury and claim investigations, including on-site investigations, collection of data, interviews and root cause analysis, in coordination with NJNG Corporate Safety Office, regulatory agencies and corporate insurance carriers; document and report findings, maintain claims data and logs, prepare required reports and ensure identified deficiencies are resolved in a timely manner with appropriate NJR personnel.
• Manage fleet and driver safety programs to prevent and reduce motor vehicle accidents through defensive driver training, accident investigations, driver improvement initiatives and evaluation of technology, policies and best practices to enhance driver safety.
• Lead and oversee CEV Safety Council activities, including meeting facilitation, assessment of field safety concerns and needs, safety initiatives, communications, and follow-up actions to support organizational safety objectives.
• Ensure NJRCEV safety programs, policies, procedures, and operational requirements remain aligned with corporate safety goals, strategic initiatives, and company standards while supporting regulatory compliance and continuous improvement objectives.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field safety

Training program development

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Electrical safety NFPA 70E

On-call availability

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Health & Safety Management

Job description

New Jersey Resources Corp. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead safety, loss prevention, training, regulatory compliance, and incident management across CEV health and safety programs.

The role partners with employees and contractors to promote a strong safety culture and timely corrective actions. Responsibilities include delivering OSHA and NFPA 70E training, conducting safety audits at solar sites, investigating incidents, and coordinating with regulatory agencies to maintain compliance