Solar Construction Field Safety Professional – (Non-Degreed / Travel)

Gibraltar Industries; Selkirk (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with a 5% match

10 paid holidays and 13 days PTO at hire

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking a Solar Construction Field Safety Professional to ensure compliance and safety at job sites in Selkirk, New York. Responsibilities include conducting site visits, training employees, and supporting emergency response protocols. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in construction or manufacturing EHS and must hold relevant certifications. The role offers a starting salary of $70,000 plus bonuses, per diem, and travel accommodations for Northeastern candidates.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction or manufacturing EHS experience required.
• Must maintain valid driver's license.
• OSHA 30, Adult CPR, HAZWOPER certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site visits to ensure safety compliance.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings.
• Support emergency response readiness and compliance.
• Create and execute training materials and documentation.

Skills

Construction or manufacturing EHS experience

Teamwork

Training delivery

Emergency response readiness

Compliance auditing

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Valid driver's license

Tools

Procore

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

Terrasmart is the leading turn‑key solution provider for solar mounting systems. We design, engineer, manufacture, and install solar mounting systems for commercial and utility scale projects. As a specialist in ground mount, roof mount, and custom designed specialty solar structures, we focus on providing best‑in‑class solar racking systems and project management capabilities to serve owners and integrators.

Terrasmart is an exciting and dynamic place to work, with a wide range of career opportunities. If you are looking to have a meaningful career with purpose, it’s time to consider joining the Terrasmart team as a Solar Construction Field Safety Professional - (Non‑Degreed / Travel).

Primary Job Duties

• Conduct field site visits daily to observe the conditions, ensure field teams have the safety equipment they need, communicate with field teams, conduct documented field safety audits and training.
• Participate in Pre‑Construction Meetings (mobilization) reviewing the EH&S challenges and readiness for the job. Support closing any identified gaps.
• Provide EH&S support for the Selkirk, New York location, which includes a distribution center and fleet management group.
• Utilize the identified business tool for field operations/project management, Procore, for required project communication and documentation.
• Complete required and assigned training, certification(s), licensing, and other learning and development as assigned. To include First Aid/CPR/AED and HAZWOPER.
• Support compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws; uphold and maintain accountability to all Company policies.
• Support field operations, Emergency Response readiness, and during an emergency.
• Contribute to current New Hire Orientation (NHO) EH&S material. Validate all new employees and temporary employees on site have documented completion of the NHO.
• Create and update training materials which include, but is not limited to, Toolbox Talks, Single Point Lessons and Power Point Presentations.
• Deliver training content with focus on training the trainers.
• Keep accurate and up to date training documentation and support addressing gaps in training.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to written documentation, written processes, physical process and safety equipment.
• Write Site Health and Safety Plans when needed for projects when client required, for project compliance on an EPA regulated site.
• Review written documentation for Field Operations to ensure EH&S compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), adopted voluntary standards, State OSHA and EPA regulations when applicable, and applicable local or municipal codes. This documentation would include written programs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Support environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) investigations involving incidents, near misses, and identified hazards. This includes training supervisors on the use of the company’s EHS digital tools, leading or supporting root cause analyses, and collaboratively developing short‑ and long‑term corrective actions. Ensure investigations and corrective actions are thoroughly documented, high quality, reported and closed out in a timely manner.
• Participate in and support EH&S team goals, objectives and tasks as assigned. Actively participate in EH&S team meetings and training.
• Work collaboratively and effectively in team settings both virtual and in person.
• All other duties as assigned.

Secondary Accountabilities

• Drive up to a one‑ton sized truck; must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• OSHA‑30 Construction (1926) Card
• Maintain current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Maintain current HAZWOPER training

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Experience

• 2+ years construction or manufacturing EHS.
• EMS or other medical experience a plus.

**Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity**

Competencies

• Fostering Teamwork; Building Collaborative Relationships; Result Orientation; Personal Credibility, Strategic Thinker.

Licenses/Certifications

• OSHA 30, Adult CPR, Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

Work is primarily outdoors, requiring standing, bending, and lifting up to 60 lbs. Exposure to loud noises and extreme temperatures is common. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory, and verbal communication in English is required.

Work Conditions

This position involves periodic travel to solar field sites, primarily outdoors in varying weather. Work weeks typically consist of 5.5 days, with hours ranging from 8 to 10 per day. Candidates may be required to respond to emergency situations.

Starting Salary

$70,000 plus bonus potential, per diem + hotels, and company provided vehicle for candidates residing in the Northeast region (triangulated from Ohio to Maine to Virginia).

Why Terrasmart?

• Outstanding Employee Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance after 30 days, STD/LTD paid for by the company, 401(k) with a graduated 5% company match.
• Meaningful Work in the Renewable Energy Industry.
• Team‑oriented culture.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Work/Life Balance with 10 paid holidays and 13 days accruing PTO at hire, including bereavement, parental, and jury duty pay.
• Bonus potential, daily per diem, and hotels (by policy).

Please visit our website to learn more about our organization: https://www.terrasmart.com/

Integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is on hiring and developing the best talent available and creating a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for everyone. We are a team‑based organization. We listen carefully to our people and to our clients so we can build an organization that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. We are committed to our customers and our employees and helping them grow to their fullest potential. Surpassing our competition has made us the industry leader; a position we will strive to enhance.

EEO and ADA: Terrasmart is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Terrasmart will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.