Solar Safety Manager

Moss; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss is seeking a Safety Manager to join the Solar Safety team (BESS) and lead EHS on multi-site projects. You will implement and monitor safety protocols, oversee the EHS team, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements on assigned sites.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to collaborate with construction teams, travel across states, and a commitment to safety and regulatory excellence within Moss’ renowned environment.

Qualifications

• Leads EHS functions on a project site.
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse teams.
• Ability to implement and monitor safety protocols specific to BESS installations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor the project EHS team, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop, monitor, and improve Moss Solar EHS programs and plans on assigned sites.
• Prioritize, delegate, and complete safety tasks while maintaining credentials up to date.
• Collaborate with project and construction teams to drive safety outcomes and risk mitigation.
• Demonstrate ability to evaluate and address EHS risks and maintain documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in OSH

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Company Overview

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

Moss’ Solar Safety Manager (BESS) supports the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team in the development implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of Moss Solar’s EHS programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements within an assigned project. This position will achieve that goal by being in a position to lead a project site.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads EHS functions on a project site
• Provides direction and oversight of project EHS team
• Implement and monitor safety protocols specific to BESS installation and commissioning, including thermal runaway prevention, fire suppression systems, and electrical hazard mitigation
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and complete multiple tasks
• Supports the maintenance and implementation of EHS programs, compliance plans, and initiatives on assigned site
• Supports and leads by influence and strategic partnership with project and construction team on assigned site
• Keeps safety credentials current
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate environmental health and safety related risks
• Knowledge of record‑keeping principles and practices
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate potential EHS‑related risks
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team with attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education And Work Experience

• Associates or BS in Occupational Health and Safety (preferred) or greater than 5 years of leadership experience in a related field
• Must have knowledge of DOT/DOL/EPA regulation and OSHA/industrial safety compliance as they relate to the power generation industry
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
• Effective organization and planning skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to safely drive a company vehicle. Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Demonstrated ability to use standard office software programs, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, etc.

JOB TITLE

SAFETY MANAGER

JOB LOCATION

MULTI‑STATE REQUIRES HIGH TRAVEL

CLASSIFICATION

FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

REPORTS TO

REGIONAL SAFETY MANAGER

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.