Sol Systems is seeking a Quality and Safety Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working within energy focused EPC companies, have a solid understanding of contractors, quality installs and project safety. This role will be involved in the creation and implementation of Owner quality and safety standards.
Sol Systems is a solar energy project development and financial services company with a national footprint and a diverse customer, investor, and partner base. We have financed or developed over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. As a leading renewable energy developer, financier, trader and operator, Sol empowers entrepreneurs to have a meaningful impact on the world with a focus on catalyzing the development and operation of sustainable infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of an Owner Quality Program, to be used as a guide by EPCs.
- Lead the development of an Owner Safety Program, to be used as a guide by EPCs.
- Support in the development of quality and safety standards for energy storage projects.
- Support review and approval of Contractor’s Health and Safety and Quality Assurance Plans.
- Coordinate internally and externally to perform Owner’s Quality and Safety inspections per the Quality and Safety Programs of projects under construction. This will require traveling to multiple sites approximately once a month.
- Develop and implement Owner quality control trackers to be used by full-time on-site Owner Construction Managers on a regular basis.
- Provide the project team with guidance and support as Quality and Safety questions arise during the construction phase.
- Support in the development of an internal Safety Plan for Sol personnel performing site visits and/or guiding teams for site tours.
- Support in the establishment of yearly Safety and Quality metrics.
Required Skills:
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, resourceful and capable of managing and supporting multiple projects in various phases of installation, commissioning, or operation. They are also extremely organized, process oriented, proficient in verbal and written communication, and are generally comfortable communicating with varying audiences and stakeholders.
A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or Applied Sciences
- 5+ years of experience in the solar construction and safety industry for utility-scale projects
- Knowledge of OSHA, local safety laws, and other regulatory agencies
- OSHA 30 Certification, at a minimum
- Ability to review and qualify technical documents for accuracy and completeness
- Resourceful and able to identify solutions and make recommendations to internal teams
- Comfortable and accustomed to engaging varying project stakeholders including EPC/contractor partners, Developers, and O&M partners
- NABCEP Certification is a plus
- Team oriented
Location & Hours:
This is a full-time role and will be based in our Washington, DC office.
Commitment & Compensation:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.
Deadline:
We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.
Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
