Manager, Field Safety
Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc.About the role
About Eos Energy Enterprises
Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Eos (NASDAQ: EOSE), visit eose.com.
About the Role:
The Field Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing safety protocols across large scale Battery Energy Storage System commissioning and maintenance projects in high-voltage environments. This role ensures compliance with safety regulations, promotes a proactive safety culture, and supports operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Program Management
Develop and execute site-specific safety plans for large scale BESS Projects
Coordinate with project managers, field service teams, customers, and third parties to integrate safety into daily operations
Lead safety meetings and briefs with internal teams and subcontractors
Safety Oversight and Compliance
Monitor field operations to ensure adherence to OSHA, DOT, EPA, and utility-specific safety standards.
Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
Investigate incidents, near-misses, and accidents; recommend corrective actions.
Training and Development
Collaborate with the training functions to advise on and deliver trainings for electrical safety, emergency response, and other relevant topics
Mentor and supervise field safety team and site leads
Incident Response and Reporting
Support investigations and documentation of safety incidents
Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify root causes and preventative strategies
Culture and Leadership
Act as a safety ambassador, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Serve as a coach and mentor to field teams fostering ownership of safety practices
Other responsibilities may be assigned at any time based on business need.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Utility Safety Standards: Deep understanding of OSHA 1910/1926, NFPA 70E, NESC, and utility-specific safety protocols.
Electrical Systems: Knowledge of high-voltage transmission, substations, underground utilities, and renewable energy systems.
Incident Investigation: Familiarity with root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., TapRooT, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram).
Environmental Regulations: Awareness of EPA, DOT, and state-level environmental compliance relevant to utility projects.
Project Lifecycle: Understanding of construction phases, permitting, commissioning, and energization in utility-scale projects.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in safety management, engineering, or related field required.
Minimum of 5 years' experience creating and managing safety programs in high-voltage and field environments.
Travel
Local Travel: 25-50%
Overnight/North America: 25-50%
Working Conditions
Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals. While performing the duties
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