Senior Site Safety Manager

Senior Site Safety Manager

Description

Title: Senior Site Safety Manager

Department: EHSQ

Location: Project-Based Rotation

Supervisor: Director of Health & Safety

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Full-time, Permanent

Work Status Hybrid

SENIOR SITE SAFETY MANAGER

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA's complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The Senior Site Safety Manager will work with site EPC personnel to implement and manage a proactive behavior-based approach to Health & Safety. This position reports to the Associate Director of Health & Safety or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is Hybrid/Remote based out of Irvine, CA and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 75%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports the development of H&S policies, programs and procedures to establish a culture of health and safety.

Work with site EPC personnel to implement and manage a proactive behavior-based approach to Health & Safety. This includes a strong emphasis on personal responsibility, incident prevention and a management systems approach to compliance.

Ensures compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA, EPA, etc.).

Coordinates OSHA reporting and posting requirements;

Files all documentation required for the Safety Program File;

Continuously evaluating employees and contractors practices, procedures to assess and reduce risks for thebenefit of employees and contractors.

Evaluates contractor's safety programs

Oversee and enforce compliance with all OSHA, federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations and maintain compliance with DOT regulations;

Prepare and conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention.

Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions.

Lead accident or mishap investigations to identify causes and recommend improvement opportunities and preventive and corrective measures.

Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics through key performance indicators (KPIs) and other analytical tools.

Visit work areas to conduct safety audits on personnel, equipment, materials and adherence to workrequirements. Perform periodic safety and health risk assessments and compliance audits to ensure compliancewith company policies and procedures.

Organize, facilitate and report on meetings that focus on specific safety and health issues including regularEmployee Safety Committee meeting.

Manage and facilitate existing safety programs such as New-Hire training and contractor Safety Orientation.

Manage site safety equipment needs and requirements.

Recognize unsafe conditions, environmental or health hazards and take necessary steps to protect the public, employees, contractors and the environment.

Develop, effectively utilize and comply with assigned safety budget.

Assist employees and crews in the planning, recognition, evaluation, and mediation of risk for the Project.

Provide or direct injury care for employees and contractors.

Manage the Substance Abuse Program.

Ensure that emergency response equipment is maintained in proper working condition.

On a continuing basis, become familiar with federal, state and local regulations, statutes, orders and standards.

Understand Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and ensure inspections are performed as per thesite SWPPP

Implement the Company Substance Abuse Policy in the jobsite.

Participate in and contribute to project planning and hazard analysis

Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.

Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

12 years of general construction experience

5 years of managerial and subcontractors' management experience

3 years of solar industry experience

Have an operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures

OSHA 30/510

Must have a valid current driver license

Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word and Outlook

Excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience building relationships

Detail oriented; sufficient to manage multiple priorities and tasks

Knowledge of relevant HV Codes and regulations

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Positive and professional attitude

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience

FA/CPR/AED

OSHA 500

CSP/ASP/CHST

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day

Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds

Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors

Travel: up to 75% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regular professional, office business setting

Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)

Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at ....