Safety Manager - BESS

Moss; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss is seeking a Site Safety Manager - BESS to lead all EHS at multi-state battery energy storage projects, ensuring compliance with Moss standards and applicable regulations while partnering with Operations, Electrical, and Commissioning teams.

You will implement the Site-Specific Safety Plan, SWIs, and energy isolation controls, oversee field safety staff, conduct audits, and lead incident investigations and emergency response. Travel up to 100% is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of applicable EHS leadership experience.
• BS in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience supporting BESS, solar, substation, or industrial electrical projects.
• Knowledge of OSHA 1926 high-risk construction activities.
• NFPA 70E fundamentals.
• LOTO/energy isolation practices.
• English communication; Spanish preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to assigned project locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all EHS functions on the assigned BESS project site.
• Implement and enforce Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) and SWIs.
• Coordinate with electrical and commissioning teams to manage risks.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and observations.
• Lead emergency response planning and incident investigations.
• Partner with operations to align safety with schedule.

Skills

EHS leadership

Safety program

Field safety execution

Coaching teams

Documentation skills

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company's diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation's top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

The Safety Manager, BESS will lead all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) functions at an assigned battery energy storage project site. This role is responsible for implementing and sustaining Moss's BESS safety programs, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements, and partnering with Operations, Electrical, and Commissioning teams to safely manage high-risk work.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all EHS functions on the assigned BESS project site.
• Provide direction and oversight to site safety staff if applicable (Safety Coordinators / Safety Professionals, ...).
• Implement and enforce the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP), standard operating procedures, and BESS Standard Work Instructions (SWIs).
• Partner with project leadership to align safety execution with schedule, manpower, and construction milestones.
• Implement and monitor safety controls specific to BESS installation and commissioning activities.
• Support field execution of electrical safety requirements, including NFPA 70E expectations, LOTO, barricading, and energy isolation controls.
• Coordinate with electrical and commissioning teams to identify and manage risks related to interconnection, testing, and energization activities.
• Reinforce safe practices around high-energy systems, temporary conditions, and changing site hazards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, state, and local safety requirements and Moss company standards, including client expecations.
• Support implementation of EHS compliance plans, training initiatives, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Conduct routine field audits, inspections, and observations to verify control effectiveness and safe work practices.
• Maintain current safety documentation and support site readiness for internal and client audits.
• Lead emergency response planning and execution for the job site.
• Lead and support incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis for site events and near misses.
• Ensure timely completion of corrective actions and verify effectiveness in the field.
• Monitor leading and lagging indicators to identify trends and proactively address risk.
• Conduct safety stand-downs, coaching, and field engagement as needed.
• Build strong working relationships with project operations, subcontractors, and client safety representatives.
• Support site-level safety meetings, client interface meetings, and coordination with corporate/regional safety leadership.
• Lead by influence and collaboration while maintaining accountability to Moss safety expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of applicable EHS leadership experience
• BS in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience supporting BESS, solar, substation, or industrial electrical projects strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of:
  • OSHA 1926 requirements (especially high-risk construction activities)
  • NFPA 70E fundamentals
  • LOTO / energy isolation practices
  • Electrical hazard controls in construction environments
• Ability to lead field safety execution, coach teams, and work effectively across operations and subcontractor groups.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English required; bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Ability to travel and work at assigned project locations as needed.

JOB TITLE: SITE SAFETY MANAGER - BESS

JOB LOCATION: MULTI-STATE REQUIRES UP TO 100% TRAVEL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME - EXEMPT - SALARIED

REPORTS TO: REGIONAL SAFETY MANAGER, SOLAR

This position requires frequent physical activity in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to handle loads exceeding that amount with assistance. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, loud noise levels, and extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.