Site Safety Manager
Cypress Creek RenewablesWilson, Arkansas
Full Time
Posted February 12, 2026
Solar Energy
Remote
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Job Description
The position involves leading on-site safety management during the construction of a utility-scale solar project, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting inspections and investigations, and fostering a proactive safety culture to support project success.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary on-site safety representative during project construction
- Oversee and monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with OSHA regulations and safety policies
- Conduct daily safety observations, inspections, and audits, and track corrective actions
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and develop corrective and preventive actions
- Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and high-risk work plans
- Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and site safety orientations
- Provide coaching and mentorship to field leadership and craft personnel on safety performance
- Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, and metrics for project and corporate leadership
- Partner with project management to integrate safety into scheduling, planning, and execution activities
- Model and promote safety values and expectations as a visible safety leader on site
Requirements
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of construction safety experience, preferably in utility-scale solar, renewable energy, or heavy civil industrial construction.
- Proven experience functioning in an owner’s representative or site safety leadership role.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 and construction safety best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead in a field environment, influence without authority, and build strong working relationships with contractors and project teams.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Proficient in conducting audits, inspections, incident investigations, and safety coaching.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification is required.
- Additional preferred certifications include CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), First Aid, CPR, AED, and Train-the-Trainer or equivalent safety training credentials.
- Ability to serve as the primary on-site safety representative during project construction and oversee contractor and subcontractor compliance with OSHA regulations, site-specific safety plans, and company HSSE policies.
- Ability to conduct daily site safety observations, inspections, formal audits, and track and close corrective actions.
- Experience leading incident investigations, root cause analyses, and developing corrective and preventive actions.
- Experience reviewing and approving Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and high-risk work plans.
- Ability to facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and site safety orientations.
- Ability to provide coaching and mentorship to field leadership and craft personnel to improve safety performance and leadership behaviors.
- Ability to act as a problem-solver and mediator for safety-related conflicts, promoting fair and consistent enforcement of safety expectations.
- Strong field presence with the ability to coach, mentor, and influence positive safety behaviors.
- Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills in dynamic construction environments.
- High integrity with consistent enforcement of safety standards.
- Skilled in conflict resolution and managing challenging safety situations professionally.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and reporting skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Procore HIS.
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures, including wearing PPE such as hard hats, arc flash protection, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
- Physical ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
- Physical ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
Benefits & Perks
15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days
11 observed holidays
401(k) Match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
Family planning stipend
Generous parental leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Phone Bill Reimbursement
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