Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist Position

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUNSTRONG MANAGEMENT

SunStrong Management is a leading independent asset management and servicing platform specializing in residential and commercial solar energy portfolios. SunStrong provides end-to-end services including operations and maintenance, customer billing and support, asset performance management, and investor reporting. The company partners with leading capital providers to optimize clean energy assets at scale, supporting the growth of distributed renewable energy while delivering reliable performance and exceptional customer experience

Position Summary

 The Safety Specialist will be responsible for implementing and overseeing safety programs, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, conducting on-site safety audits, and running or instructing new-hire training and weekly safety huddles. This role requires a self-starter who can work independently, travel frequently, and conduct thorough safety assessments in the field. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence safety culture across multiple locations.

SAFETY SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Serve as an independent validation and calibration authority to ensure consistent enforcement, scoring integrity, and regulatory alignment by conducting independent audits, re-auditing a representative random sample of manager audits, identifying scoring or enforcement discrepancies, providing structured calibration feedback to leadership, and filling audit coverage gaps in under-supported areas.
• Conduct safety audits, job site inspections, and hazard assessments at various field locations across California (CA), Nevada (NV), Colorado (CO), and Arizona (AZ), supporting approximately fifty-two (52) field technicians.
• Travel within California will primarily require the use of a personal vehicle, and commercial travel may be required to support Nevada, Colorado, and Arizona coverage.
• Provide training and coaching to field teams on safety procedures, best practices, and regulatory compliance. Maintain accurate documentation of safety audits, training sessions, and incident reports.
• Identify potential risks, provide corrective action recommendations, and follow up on compliance improvements.
• Investigate incidents and near misses to determine root causes and develop prevention strategies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Sunnova’s safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and other regulatory standards.
• Ensure timely reporting and communication of safety issues and concerns to leadership.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Fleet, and Field Service teams, to enhance safety culture.
• Monitor and stay up to date with changing safety regulations and industry standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Safety roles within the Electrical, Solar or Construction Industry.
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle with valid insurance and a valid driver’s license
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and industry specific safety regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to train and influence teams
• Proficiency in Safety audit tools and reporting software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• OSHA 30 certification (OSHA 500/510 Preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Safety, or related field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 50lbs, work at heights, and perform physical tasks as needed
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to conduct safety audits and inspections

BENEFITS

SunStrong Management offers a rich and affordable benefits package through UnitedHealthcare and MetLife within the US intercontinental states. Our benefits include:

• HDHP and PPO Medical Plans, buy-up plans for both Dental and Vision, ancillaries such as Accident, Critical illness, Hospital indemnity, short term and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life, and legal services along with multiple add-ons.
• Our 401(k) Package includes an Employer Match of 100% up to the first 4% and 50% on the next 2% with immediate vesting.