Job Description
ERM is hiring a
Solar Construction - Owner's Safety Representative to support our client's solar construction project in
Waco, TX . In this critical role, you will be responsible for communicating with stakeholders, ensuring project timeline, and providing leadership to contractors and vendors associated with the delivery of company projects. The Owner's Representative will have broad knowledge of construction safety. This is a full-time (40-60 hours/week), limited-term role for the duration of
18 months , extendable.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Ensure the seamless execution of this project and maximizing impact on the sustainable energy landscape.
- Serve as the liaison between the developer and project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and project progress.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are achieved on schedule.
- Address stakeholder inquiries, concerns, and provide regular updates on project status.
- Monitor project performance, budget adherence, and timelines.
- Facilitate transparent communication between the developer and key stakeholders.
- Champion a strong safety culture across the site and maximize personnel involvement in Safety related activities.
- Provide daily observations of on-site safety practices.
- Provide timely, high quality Safety technical support.
- Carry out regular workplace inspections to monitor compliance with site rules, procedures, etc.
- Coordinate the completion of job safety analyses, risk assessments and pre-task plans.
- Prepare and submit local, State, and internal reports as needed.
- Review and track investigations of injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, non-injury accidents and near-misses to ensure that they are effective, and that they identify and resolve root causes. Lead investigations into serious adverse events.
- Monitor and analyze Safety performance and initiate action to support or correct trends.
REQUIREMENTS: - Proven experience in renewable energy project management, particularly in solar energy and battery storage.
- 10+ years' experience in construction safety on power, utility, civil projects; experience in solar or renewable construction projects is a plus.
- High School Diploma or equivalent is a must; bachelor's degree is a plus.
- CHST or CUSP certification is a plus.
- Comprehensive understanding of the design & construction process.
- Strong leadership and communication skills; can independently project manage with little to no oversight.
- Strong interpersonal skills for building lasting relationships with project stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
- Familiarity with solar energy and battery storage technologies, industry trends, and sustainability objectives.
- Can handle client relationships in all forms of communication (written, verbal, presenting, etc.) and knows when to escalate to leadership.
- Basic MS (Word, Excel, Project, etc.) computing skills, email, etc.
- Ability to lift 25lbs.
- Ability to work a two-week rotational schedule; ability to work up to 12-hour days.
- Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and heavy machinery, and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times.
- Possess a valid Driver's License and reliable mode of transportation.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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