Manager, Safety

Blue Ridge Power is a full-service EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company for solar projects across the United States, offering integrated engineering, a qualified professional labor force, and an expansive fleet of equipment to serve the needs of our clients. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, with offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Lexington, SC. Blue Ridge Power has installed 8 GW of solar infrastructure throughout the country and employs about 700 team members. Learn more at blueridgepower.com.

Blue Ridge Power (BRP) is seeking a Manager, Safety to join our team. The Manager, Safety supports the company's commitment to safety at Blue Ridge Power's utility-scale solar projects. The Manager, Safety must proactively provide leadership at the project site to facilitate a culture based on safety, teamwork, and collaboration. This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

The position is project-based with per diem. Site states include, but are not limited to: Virginia, Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Michigan, Texas, Indiana, and Kentucky.

What You'll Do:

• Implement and support the company's safety program at the company's utility-scale solar projects.
• Communicates the company's safety philosophies and values to all team members, including craft labor and staff, construction managers, superintendents, and project managers, to ensure understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to the Company's safety programs and policies.
• Provide safety leadership and promote a positive safety culture.
• Collaborate with the craft in the field daily to facilitate the implementation of the company's safety program and to support craft ownership of the safety program.
• Conduct safety meetings including Orientations, Toolbox Talks, Committee Meetings, company-wide Safety Moments, and Corporate Safety updates.
• Perform job site safety inspections and audits.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for all employees exhibiting unsafe and safe behaviors.
• Conduct incident investigations or facilitate accident investigations including root cause identification.
• Monitor, review, and manage site safety concerns, partnering with operational leaders to ensure timely closure.
• Review internal safety/operations reports to ensure beneficial safety information is included within weekly/daily project planning.
• Coordinate, manage, and respond to OSHA agency-level audits as directed by the Regional Safety Manager and Safety team leadership.
• Ensure timely notifications for serious events are made to the Regional Safety Manager and operation leaders.
• Support construction leadership by participating in Job Safety Analysis, Plan of Day, and other meetings.
• Recommend processes and safety features that reduce employees' exposure to physical, environmental, and ergonomic hazards.
• Maintain all relevant health and safety documentation, training records, and forms following company policy.
• All other assigned responsibilities by Regional Safety Manager and Safety Department leadership.

Must-Haves:

• 5+ years of safety and health experience.
• Prior experience in a managerial position.
• Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, local, and company safety regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Products including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Prior electrical experience.
• Prior heavy equipment experience.
• Experience in the solar/ renewable energy industry.
• Fluent in Spanish.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study is preferred.
• OSHA 500 with outreach training is required.
• OSHA 510 is required.
• BCSP Certification (Ex. CHST) is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid driver's license required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• The position requires travel to the project site(s).
• Travel up to 100%.
• Must possess reliable transportation.
• Must be able to comply with all company safety standards and procedures, including OSHA requirements.
• Must follow organization policies and procedures.
• Individuals in this position work in an outdoor environment and must be able to tolerate all climates.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk short to long distances for 8-10 hours daily.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Blue Ridge Power believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Training and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, Hybrid Work Options, Remote Work Options, Dog-Friendly Offices, and much more!

Blue Ridge Power supports organizations local to our offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Asheville, NC, including the school systems, environmental groups, athletics, youth organizations, and more.

Blue Ridge Power is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.

Blue Ridge Power does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.