Senior Manager, Electrical Safety

Qcells EPC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells is seeking a Sr. Manager, Electrical Safety in Houston, TX to lead the development and execution of the electrical safety program for PV and BESS projects.

The role requires creating curricula, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E standards, while traveling up to 50% as needed. The incumbent will oversee training delivery, adapt programs to evolving safety requirements, and partner with the Director of Health and Safety to advance the company’s H&S

Qualifications

• 5+ years creating and implementing electrical safety programs for PV and substations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Electrical Safety Standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E).
• Certifications CSP/ASP/CEST/CESCP/CHST preferred.
• Experience with PPE and electrical safety equipment.
• OSHA Outreach Trainer for Construction or General Industry (OHSA 500/501) preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and training databases.
• Familiar with Avetta, ISNetworld, Heatspring for compliance.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical safety training programs and curricula.
• Create and maintain Qualified Electrical Worker program.
• Align training content with H&S policies and regulations.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and competency data.
• Update training materials after incidents, audits, or near misses.
• Monitor training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Stay current with PV industry safety practices and standards.
• Prepare and maintain safety programs and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments for PV power lifecycle activities.
• Support audits by providing training evidence and workforce competencies.
• Manage training calendar and ensure timely completion of required trainings.

Skills

Electrical safety program development

PV and substations knowledge

Training program development

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

Travel up to 50%

Fluent English

OSHA NFPA 70E knowledge

Certifications (CSP/ASP/CEST/CESCP/CHT

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Avetta

ISNetworld

Heatspring

Job description

Description

Title: Sr. Manager, Electrical Safety

Department: EHSQ

Location: Houston, TX

Supervisor: Director of Health and Safety

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full time

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid

Summary

The Sr. Manager, Electrical Safety is tasked with the creation, maintenance, updating, filing, training, and implementation of Electrical Safety for the overall Health and Safety program. This position reports to the Director of Health and Safety, or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is based in Houston, TX and follows a hybrid work model in alignment with Qcells’ Office Mobilization Plan (OMP). Employees within commuting distance of the designated office are expected to adhere to assigned in-office schedules based on OMP guidelines. Employees outside commuting distance may be eligible for remote work arrangements, subject to business needs and appropriate approvals. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 50%.

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities

• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Development and implementation of electrical safety training programs, including curriculums, syllabus, evaluation criteria, training satisfaction surveys and other training initiatives.
• Develop and implement the Qualified Electrical Worker Program for the organization.
• Ensure training content aligns with company H&S policies.
• Provide feedback to improve company procedures to ensure alignment with applicable legislation, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and competency records for all personnel.
• Participate in incidents, near misses, and audit findings to update training materials and address learning gaps.
• Monitor training effectiveness through assessments, observations, and feedback, and implement continuous improvements.
• Stay up to date with PV industry best practice, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies affecting health and safety.
• Prepare and keep Safety programs and procedures up to date.
• Perform risk assessments for activities associated with the lifecycle of PV Power and BESS Plants.
• Support audits and inspections by providing evidence of training compliance and workforce competence.
• Manage the training calendar and ensure timely completion of all required training.
• Provide comprehensive support for safety training, including coordination of training sessions, management of training materials, and tracking of training completion.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, trends, and best practices in safety training.
• Execute additional responsibilities as delegated by the Director of Health and Safety.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and implementing Electrical safety programs and commissioning PV and substations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Electrical Safety Standards (OHSA, NFPA 70E)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST), Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP), or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) preferred.
• Experience with Electrical PPE and Electrical Safety Equipment and tools.
• OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer for Construction or General Industry (OHSA 500, 501) preferred.
• Strong understanding of training and compliance process and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook and other software applications.
• Proficiency in training databases such as Avetta, ISNetworld, Heatspring, etc.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within project teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 50% as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

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