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

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%.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience

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 hr-usa@qcells.com

• 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