Fire Safety Advisor - BESS

Atwell

Phoenix, Arizona

Full Time

Posted April 28, 2026

$60 - $70

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Job Description

The Fire Safety Advisor BESS is responsible for developing and overseeing safety, health, and environmental programs related to Battery Energy Storage System projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and a strong safety culture throughout all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary safety authority for BESS projects and ensure regulatory compliance.
Develop and oversee safety, health, and environmental programs related to BESS development, construction, and operations.
Identify, assess, and mitigate hazards associated with high-voltage systems, lithium-ion batteries, thermal runaway, and fire risks.
Review BESS designs and construction methods for safety and code compliance.
Create and implement emergency response plans for fire, explosion, and hazardous material incidents.
Coordinate with emergency responders and local fire departments on site-specific response planning.
Oversee site safety plans, conduct safety audits, inspections, and observations during construction.
Ensure compliance with safety protocols such as Lockout Tagout, hot work permits, confined space, and fall protection.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Manage safety documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping, and serve as the point of contact during regulatory inspections.

Requirements

Serve as the primary safety authority for all BESS and related projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation across all phases of BESS development, construction, commissioning, and operations.
Champion a proactive, zero-incident safety culture across all teams and contractors involved in BESS projects.
Identify and mitigate hazards related to high-voltage systems, lithium-ion batteries, thermal runaway, arc flash, and fire suppression systems.
Review BESS designs, layouts, and construction methodologies for safety and code compliance.
Develop and implement Emergency Response Plans (ERP) for fire, explosion, and hazardous material events.
Coordinate with local fire departments, client personnel, and emergency responders on site-specific response planning.
Oversee site safety plans (SSSP) for all BESS construction projects, including conducting site audits, inspections, and safety observations.
Ensure compliance with Lockout Tagout (LOTO), energized work permits, confined space, hot work, and fall protection requirements.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Oversee the staffing and training of core site safety professionals to staff all BESS projects and build a team of supporting contractors as needed.
Manage safety documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping, and serve as the primary contact during regulatory inspections or audits.
Track and report safety metrics, KPIs, and trends to executive leadership.
Deliver BESS-specific safety training programs and ensure required certifications and qualifications are maintained for employees and contractors.
Lead toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and leadership safety engagements.