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Site Safety Manager (Nationwide Travel)

Qcells EPC
Ankeny, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
Description

Site Safety Manager: 100% Nationwide Travel

Join HanwhaQcellsUSA Corp and support the build of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across the U.S. This is anevergreen posting for futureprojectneedsacross our solar and BESS EPC portfolio. We are actively building a pipeline of qualified Site Safety Managers to support upcoming work.

IMPORTANT: Travel & Relocation Requirement

  • 100% nationwide travel isrequired
  • You willrelocateto project sites for 8–12 months at a time
  • This is a fully on-site, field-based role
  • Candidates must be comfortable with aproject-to-project travel lifestyle

Summary

This is an evergreen opportunity supporting upcoming solar and BESS EPC projects across the U.S. Site Safety Managers are placed on project sites for the duration of the build (typically 8–12 months) and then transition to the next project.

Thisisonsite, workingon the projectsite,working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm local timeor other working hours the site mayestablish. Overtime and weekend working hours will berequiredas needed.

Applicants mustbe authorized towork for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visaat this time

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities  

  • Work with site EPC personnel to implement and manage a proactive behavior-based approach to Health & Safety. This includes a strong emphasis on personal responsibility, incidentpreventionand a managementsystemsapproach to compliance.
  • Supports the development of H&S policies,programsand procedures toestablisha culture of health and safety.
  • Ensurescompliance with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA, EPA, etc.).
  • Continuously evaluating employees andcontractorspractices, procedures to assess and reduce risks for the benefit of employees and contractors.
  • Lead accident or mishap investigations toidentifycauses and recommend improvement opportunities and preventive and corrective measures.
  • Visit work areas to conduct safety audits on personnel, equipment,materialsand adherence to work requirements. Perform periodic safety and health risk assessments and compliance audits to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of general construction experience
  • 2 years managerial experience preferred
  • 3 years of solar industry experience preferred
  • Have an operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures
  • OSHA 30/510required
  • Must have a valid current driver license

Benefits

  • Competitive per diem rate
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Rotational program

EXAMPLEOF PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

  • Able to climb andmaintainbalance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.) 
  • Able to walk or movecontinuouslywhile carrying 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials.It is recommended to getassistanceto lift items over 50 lbs
  • Must be able to stand or walk forlong periodsof time

HanwhaQcellsis proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided byQcellsUSA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  As part of this commitment, HanwhaQcellswill provide reasonableaccommodationsto all qualified individuals with disabilities toparticipatein the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us to requestaccommodationsat hr-usa@qcells.com.

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