StraightUp Solar, a locally-owned solar sales, installation, and service company, is seeking an experienced Safety Manager. The Safety Manager is directly responsible for managing the safety and risk associated with construction projects and company operations. The Safety Manager will proactively plan, direct and implement the Company’s safety program to ensure a safe, healthy and accident free work environment. The Safety Manager supports field leadership in ensuring each construction project is conducted in a safe manner for the protection of our employees, clients, subcontractors, and the general public. The Safety Manager ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, county and local safety related regulations and industry best practices. The Safety Manager sets the tone for Company safety, demonstrates strong leadership skills, works well in a team environment, has excellent communication skills and strives to enrich the Company Culture.
The ideal candidate can evaluate safety policy and protocols and make educated recommendations, prioritize and organize safety training, perform or schedule mock OSHA safety site visits, and competently manage the full administrative duties of the position. There is no administrative support for this position. The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction industry and be familiar with state and federal safety compliance. Experience in the solar industry is welcomed, however, knowledge of similar industries (roofing and electrical) are valuable. Some overnight travel may be required.
About StraightUp Solar
StraightUp Solar is Missouri’s longest-running and largest solar installer. St Louis-founded and owned, we are a fully-licensed and insured electrical contractor, a BBB A+ business, and B-Corps Certified. We are a turn-key solar PV design & installation firm with 8 in-house installation crews. Our 140 employees in Missouri and Illinois are dedicated exclusively to PV design, installation, operations, and maintenance.
StraightUp Solar has installed more than 2,900 solar projects at businesses, homes, schools, farms, churches and government buildings throughout Missouri and Illinois and has offices in St. Louis, MO, Marion, IL and Bloomington, IL. Our team of 140 includes 61 NABCEP Certified and Associate-level credential solar professionals.
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate and advancement opportunities
- 4% Employer Matching 401(k)/100% vested
- Paid Life Insurance $50,000
- Monthly medical insurance stipend for all full time employees
- Health (United Health Care), Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness, Life, Legal, and Dependent Care FSA
- Wellness Program with Headspace App Stipend
- Paid Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Parental and Bereavement Leave
- Per Diem and paid travel if there are out of town opportunities
- Weekends off
- Ongoing solar education and training classes
- Quarterly Profit Sharing
Safety Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the Safety Team and Safety Committee.
- Schedule and perform multiple site safety visits weekly.
- Manage Safety Team SOP development
- Supervise and train safety ambassadors on performing site safety visits.
- Enforce policies to support a strong safety culture.
- Engage in crucial and coachable conversations.
- Issue safety violations and track required consequences/compliance and documentation.
- Develop and deliver high quality in-person and online safety training.
- Maintain safety training databases at the company and individual compliance levels.
- OSHA 300, 301, 300A record keeping and annual reporting.
- Serve as the point person when interacting with OSHA.
- Conduct accident and incident investigations.
- Perform orientation safety training.
- Communicate safety guidance to field members.
- Identify site specific safety issues (strong emphasis on Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, and LOTO procedures in the project review stage).
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards.
- Manage Company subcontractor safety program.
- Review, purchase, distribute and track all personal and crew PPE.
- Conduct annual PPE inspection and train crews on daily PPE inspection procedures.
- Monitor, evaluate and improve company electrical glove and arc flash PPE programs.
- Track work boot purchases toward yearly stipend limit.
- Review and update Company Emergency Action Plan on an annual basis.
- Review and score Daily Job Briefings and address issues in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license and acceptance with our company auto insurance (clean record) required.
- 5+ years’ experience in the construction safety field.
- OSHA 30, First Aid, PPE Inspector, CPR and Fall Protection Certifications.
- Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Applications.
- Ability to effectively conduct training and meetings via a virtual meeting platform.
- Highly self-motivated and self directed.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and consistently meet deadlines.
- Positive attitude, leadership skills and ability to plan ahead.
- Exercise creative, innovative and effective problem solving.
- Authentically invested in professionalism and strong work ethic.
- Candidate must possess, or successfully complete, NFPA 70E Training within 6 months of hire.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (preferred).
- Certified Safety Professional (preferred).
- Solar experience (preferred).
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 75 pounds.
- Ability to navigate heights and uneven surfaces.
- Ability to climb ladders.
- Ability to sit in a vehicle while driving long distances.
- Ability to sit in an office chair for extended periods.
Position Information:
- Department: Safety
- Supervisor: Adam Kiehna
- Full Time: An estimated 45-50 hours per week depending on the time of year.
- Pay Structure: Salary position, paid twice a month.
- Salary range depending on experience: $70-80,000 annually
- Work Schedule: 5 Days Per Week – M-F
Expectations of All Employees:
- Live StraightUp Solar’s CLEARE values and embrace our goal of “inspiring a solar community to create a sustainable world.”
- Always work toward a shared understanding and engage in “crucial conversations” when needed.
- Be self-sufficient and supportive of other team members.
StraightUp Solar Culture:
StraightUp Solar is a values-based company committed to a cleaner, safer, and more energy secure future — one solar panel at a time.
We provide a supportive team environment which allows everyone the opportunity to collaborate on ideas to improve the company. StraightUp Solar is committed to ongoing training and professional development. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer celebrating our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.
StraightUp Solar has 6 core values (CLEARE) that guide the company and team members.
CLEARE Values: Community First, Lead the Solar Community, Educate the Solar Lesson, Advocate Always, Respect Each Other and the Environment, Excellence In All We Do
