Electrical Safety Manager

Electrical Safety Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Safety Engineering, or similar scientific discipline; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• 7-10 years of experience developing and implementing Electrical safety programs in the electric utility sector. Experience with high-voltage electrical systems, PV, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) a plus.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems, electrical equipment, and compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEC standards, and OSHA regulations.
• Subject matter expert in Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and electrical risk assessments.
• Deep knowledge of electrical safety standards, including NEC, NFPA 70E, IEC, and IEEE codes.
• Experience with developing, implementing, and managing safety programs and training materials for electrical workers.
• Proven expertise in managing electrical safety for PV systems, BESS, and utility-scale solar projects.
• Experience or knowledge in design, startup and commissioning oversight activities for new electrical equipment or renewable energy system grid interconnection.
• Utility-scale electrical safety experience.
• Procore© application competence.
• Expertise in Electrical Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Proven expertise in electrical safety standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, IEC), regulatory compliance, and hazard analysis, with a strong track record of managing electrical safety programs in large-scale electrical projects, including experience with high-voltage systems and BESS.
• Microsoft Office Applications: Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish requirements for designation of employees as competent, qualified, and authorized persons as defined in OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and IEC standards.
• Manage the electrical PPE program and other electrical safety equipment (as needed), including but not limited to the identification of vendors, product approval, and periodic review/inspections.
• Create standard operating procedures (SOP’s), mostly covering electrical topics, that align with the company’s field activities and operations, safety culture, and core values (SOP development may be done individually or as part of a cross organizational team).
• Prepare and keep program areas, records, and procedures up to date.
• Review Nexamp and subcontractor activities at construction sites and operating plant locations through a combination of site visits, proactive reporting, and documentation audits.
• Conduct regular inspections and site visits, evaluating site-specific safety requirements, ensuring regular compliance, and enhancing risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with the engineering team and project managers to ensure that electrical safety is prioritized during system design, installation, and maintenance of solar power systems.
• Develop and conduct electrical safety training for Nexamp employees and contractors, focusing on electrical hazard identification, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, arc flash safety, and emergency response. Ensure training is ongoing and regularly updated.
• Train construction and operations stakeholders in documenting risk assessments and safe methods of procedure for activities associated with solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage equipment installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Ensure that emergency response plans are in place and that all employees are equipped to handle incidents. Lead investigations to prevent recurrence and ensure effective communication across teams.
• Oversee the development and implementation of emergency response protocols for electrical incidents, ensuring all workers are trained and prepared to respond to electrical hazards effectively.
• Provide thoughtful leadership during incident investigations, and communicate effectively across team members, subcontractors, senior leaders, first responders, and regulators.
• Provide guidance to other departments, offering expert advice and reviews on safety-related designs and operations, while contributing to broader company objectives.
• Provide electrical safety subject matter expertise to the engineering team through equipment and labeling design reviews, as well as fire mitigation plan development.
• Perform other tasks as directed by management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.