HSE Consultant - Utility-Scale Solar / BESS
Working Location
United States (on-site, project-based)
Contract Type
Contract
Project Type
Utility-Scale Solar / Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Position Overview
An experienced HSE Consultant is required to support the construction of a utility-scale Solar/BESS project. The consultant will provide on-site health, safety, and environmental oversight, working closely with the project team, EPC contractor, and subcontractors to ensure safe execution throughout construction and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day HSE oversight across utility-scale Solar and BESS construction activities.
- Monitor EPC contractors and subcontractors for compliance with project HSE requirements and applicable OSHA regulations.
- Conduct daily site walks, safety observations, audits, and inspections.
- Participate in daily pre-task planning, toolbox talks, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs/JSAs).
- Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and work with site leadership to implement corrective actions.
- Support incident and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
- Review contractor safety documentation, procedures, permits, and site-specific safety plans.
- Monitor high-risk activities including electrical work, energized systems, lifting/rigging, excavation, working at heights, and heavy equipment operations.
- Provide HSE oversight during BESS installation, energization, and commissioning activities.
- Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection records, and incident reporting.
- Participate in project HSE meetings and communicate trends, concerns, and recommendations to project leadership.
- Promote a strong safety culture across all contractors and personnel on site.
Requirements
- 5+ years of HSE/Safety experience within heavy construction, power generation, or renewable energy projects.
- Previous experience supporting utility-scale Solar and/or BESS construction projects strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and industry safety practices.
- Experience overseeing EPC contractors and multiple subcontractors on active construction sites.
- Familiarity with electrical safety, LOTO, NFPA 70E, and energization/commissioning activities preferred.
- OSHA 30 required or strongly preferred.
- CHST, CSP, ASP, or similar safety certification is beneficial.
- Strong communication, documentation, and contractor-management skills.
- Ability to work full-time on site and support the project through construction and commissioning.