Electrical Safety Manager

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! 

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world. 

What we’re looking for: 

Nexamp is looking to hire an Electrical Safety Manager. This position focuses on development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Nexamp’s electrical safety programs. The role is essential in conducting site audits, performing risk assessments, implementing electrical safety training for internal team members and external contractors, and ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards, regulations, and best practices. The Electrical Safety Manager will play a key role in maintaining a safe working environment and preventing electrical hazards across all Nexamp sites from project development through lifecycle operations. 

This position reports to the Director, Environmental Health and Safety, and is ideally located in IL or MA.

What you’ll do:  

Safety Program Management and Compliance (30%)

• 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.

Site Audits and Safety Monitoring (25%)

• 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.

Electrical Safety Training and Development (20%)

• 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.

Emergency Response and Incident Management (15%)

• 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.

Cross Department Collaboration and Subject Matter Expertise (10%)

• 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.

What you’ll bring:

• 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 Electri