Safety Director

SG, Inc; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SG, Inc is seeking a Safety Director (Electrical) to lead the EHS strategy across utility-scale solar projects in Manassas, VA, with field travel to sites. You will design and govern comprehensive safety programs spanning high-voltage interconnections, civil earthworks, and heavy equipment operations.

The role requires a proven track record in building end-to-end safety programs, managing site safety managers, and ensuring regulatory compliance (OSHA/NFPA 70E).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or Construction Management.
• 8–12+ years of dedicated EHS experience in commercial or heavy industrial construction, with at least 5 years leading safety programs on utility-scale solar, substations, or large-scale utility infrastructure.
• Demonstrated history of building, implementing, and scaling corporate EHS programs and safety culture shifts across multi-site utility construction operations.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
• OSHA 500 Authorized Construction Trainer or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certificate.
• NFPA 70E / Arc Flash Safety Training Certification.
• Current CPR / First Aid / AED Certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and institutionalize company-wide EHS management systems for utility-scale solar execution.
• Review and update core field safety tools and conduct bilingual toolbox talks (English/Spanish).
• Establish EHS performance benchmarks and track lagging/leading metrics (TRIR, DART, EMR).
• Manage regional EHS managers, site safety coordinators, and third-party consultants.
• Interface with owners, EPC partners, utility stakeholders, and regulators (OSHA, state plan representatives).

Skills

EHS leadership

Safety program design

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Field safety coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Occupational Health & Safety

Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

SafetyCulture / iAuditor

Benchmark Gensuite

Vector EHS

Job description

Job Description: Safety Director (Electrical) – Utility-Scale Solar Projects

Position Title: Safety Director – Utility-Scale Solar

Department: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) / Operations

Location: Manassas, VA (with field travel across project sites)

Position Overview

The Safety Director establishes, leads, and governs the comprehensive Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) strategy across all renewable energy projects. This role is responsible for driving a culture of continuous improvement and zero harm across high-voltage grid interconnections, medium-voltage collection systems, civil earthworks, and pile driving/array mechanical operations.

The Safety Director must bring a proven track record of designing, building, and executing end-to-end corporate and site-level safety programs from the ground up. Key responsibilities include identifying, hiring and managing site safety managers, establishing company-wide standards, overseeing regulatory compliance (OSHA, NFPA 70E, EPA), evaluating subcontractor execution, and leading executive-level safety risk reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Creation, Implementation & Governance

• Design, implement, and institutionalize comprehensive, company-wide EHS management systems tailored to utility-scale solar execution (including NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout, fall protection, civil earthworks, and heavy equipment operation).
• Review and alter (if necessary) core field safety tools, including Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSP), Method of Procedure (MOP) ,and structured weekly bilingual (English/Spanish) toolbox talk series.
• Establish EHS performance benchmarks, defining and tracking key lagging and leading metrics such as Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART), and Experience Modification Rate (EMR).
• Manage regional EHS managers, site safety coordinators, and third-party EHS consultants across active utility-scale construction sites.
• Interface directly with owners, off-takers, EPC partners, utility stakeholders, and regulatory agencies (OSHA, state plan representatives).

Field Execution & Operational Risk Mitigation

• Oversee site setup and emergency response protocols for projects.
• Drive site auditing and inspection workflows across critical operational phases:
• Maintain and audit heat stress management programs, hydration protocols, and remote weather tracking systems for extreme field conditions.
• Identify, document and eliminate hazards.

Subcontractor Alignment & Safety Culture Shift

• Evaluate subcontractor safety performance (EMR, OSHA 300 logs, safety manuals) during pre-qualification and procurement phases.
• Direct site safety orientations, onboarding workflows, and active daily field engagement programs.
• Enforce subcontractor compliance with EPC site policies, issuing Stop Work Authority when critical safety deviations are observed.

Incident Investigation & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) investigations for serious incidents, recordable injuries, utility line hits, equipment damage, and high-potential near-miss events.
• Develop Corrective Action Plans (CAP) and disseminate safety alerts/lessons learned corporate-wide.
• Manage all OSHA citations, formal inspections, and regulatory inquiries, serving as the company’s primary point of contact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or Construction Management.
• Experience: 8–12+ years of dedicated EHS experience in commercial or heavy industrial construction, with at least 5 years leading safety programs on utility-scale solar, substations, or large-scale utility infrastructure.
• Program Leadership: Demonstrated history of successfully building, implementing, and scaling corporate EHS programs and safety culture shifts across multi-site utility construction operations.
• Certifications Required:
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
• OSHA 500 Authorized Construction Trainer or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certificate.
• NFPA 70E / Arc Flash Safety Training Certification.
• Current CPR / First Aid / AED Certification.

Competency

Specific Application in Utility Solar Program Creation & Rollout

Electrical Safety Standards

Expertise in trenching/shoring standards (Subpart P), heavy machinery operation, and overhead power line clearances.

EHS Management Systems

Hands-on experience with field reporting software (e.g., Procore, SafetyCulture /iAuditor, Benchmark Gensuite, Vector EHS).

Ability to analyze lag/lead indicator data to identify trends and mitigate systemic field hazards.