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Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.\nJob Description:\nSolar Safety Specialist\nPosition Summary\nThe Safety Specialist provides field safety support and assists managers, supervisors, and team members with implementing Company and Client Safety & Health policies. This role ensures regulatory compliance, supports project teams, and drives continuous improvement in overall safety performance. The position includes responsibilities across general construction as well as utility-scale solar projects, requiring strong knowledge of OSHA standards, electrical safety, and renewable-energy work environments.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nSafety Leadership & Compliance\nAssist in developing and implementing strategies to reduce injuries, illnesses, and incidents while supporting business unit safety objectives.\nIndependently perform and document safety audits, inspections, evaluations, and behavioral observations across all operations.\nEnsure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, NFPA 70E, and other applicable state/federal regulations.\nServe as a point of contact for regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA) when the Safety Manager is unavailable.\nDevelop and distribute safety communications, alerts, and updates regarding regulatory or company policy changes.\nTraining & Workforce Development\nProvide safety and health training to employees, supervisors, and subcontractors, including topics such as hazard communication, fall protection, confined space, LOTO, trenching/excavation, and electrical safety.\nLead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and project-specific training sessions to reinforce company policies and safe work practices.\nIdentify team members needing additional coaching or support to meet safety expectations.\nPre-Job Planning & Field Support\nSupport pre-job safety planning meetings to identify potential hazards and develop project-specific emergency response plans.\nDevelop work safety and health plans in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.\nCoordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel to ensure alignment with company standards.\nIncident Response & Investigation\nAssist in investigating injuries, illnesses, near misses, property damage, and general liability incidents.\nParticipate in root-cause analysis and help implement corrective and preventive actions.\nMaintain accurate documentation and reporting for incidents, inspections, and training.\nSolar Construction & Renewable Energy Safety\nOversee safety compliance for utility-scale solar construction, including racking installation, module placement, trenching, cable pulls, and inverter/transformer installation.\nEnsure safe work practices around DC electrical systems, energized components, and high-voltage equipment.\nEnforce NFPA 70E requirements, arc-flash boundaries, and electrical PPE standards.\nVerify proper grounding, bonding, and lockout/tagout procedures during solar equipment installation and commissioning.\nMonitor fall protection compliance during elevated work on trackers, modules, and inverter skids.\nConduct inspections of racking systems, electrical terminations, and module installation areas to identify hazards.\nAddress environmental and site-specific risks such as heat stress, glare, wildlife, remote-site emergency response, and uneven terrain.\nSupport stormwater, erosion control, and environmental compliance on solar sites.\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nStrong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, NFPA 70E, and general construction safety standards.\nUnderstanding of solar construction hazards, electrical safety, and renewable-energy work environments.\nExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence field personnel.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize tasks.\nAbility to work in a high-production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends).\nAbility to make independent decisions and recommend corrective actions.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Safety & Health or equivalent combination of training and experience.\n3-6+ years of construction safety experience preferred; solar or renewable-energy experience strongly preferred.\nAll experience levels will be considered with adjustments to title and responsibilities.\nLicenses & Certifications\nValid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.\nCPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.\nOSHA 30-Hour and/or OSHA 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred.\nAdditional solar-related or electrical safety certifications are a plus.\nBenefits:\nKokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.\nKokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmativeaction federal and state contractor. 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