Description

Title: Site Safety Manager

Department: Business Planning and Strategy - EHSQ

Location: Irvine, CA

Supervisor: Associate Director of Safety

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent or Full Time

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 position of Site Safety Manager reports directly to the Associate Director of Safety and indirectly to the Project Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position will work with site EPC personnel to implement and manage a proactive behavior-based approach toHealth & Safety. The positionis based on a project site and working hours will be as per the specific project. Travel: up to 90% as needed.

Responsibilities

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.
Supports the development of H&S policies, programs and procedures to establish a culture of health and safety.
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 the benefit 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 work requirements. Perform periodic safety and health risk assessments and compliance audits to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Organize, facilitate and report on meetings that focus on specific safety and health issues including regular Employee 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 the site 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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of general construction experience
2 years managerial experience preferred
3 years of solar industry experience preferred
Subcontractors’ management experience
Have an operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures
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
FA/CPR/AED preferred
OSHA 30/510 required
OSHA 500 preferred
CSP/CHST preferred
Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word and Outlook
Must have a valid current driver license

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

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)
Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

SALARY RANGE FOR POSITION

The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Irvine, CA is $110,00 - $ 125,000 base salary per year.

The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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 job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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