What are the responsibilities and job description for the SkillBridge Fellow - Project Safety Specialist position at RES?
Description
We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.
Summary
This SkillBridge opportunity is a 90-day training program that prepares transitioning service members for a full‑time career as a Project Safety Specialist supporting construction, power generation, and renewable energy projects, including solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and transmission & distribution (T&D) work. Participants will gain hands‑on, field‑based experience in dynamic jobsite environments, supporting hazard identification, jobsite inspections, safety meetings, and day‑to‑day safety execution. Under the mentorship of experienced safety professionals, participants will help promote a strong safety culture through coaching, training, and engagement with project teams and subcontractors, while assisting with the development and maintenance of site‑specific safety documentation such as Site Safety Plans, Emergency Response Plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Site Orientation materials.
The role also provides exposure to incident management and injury support, including incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, emergency response readiness, severe weather response, permit‑to‑work processes, and maintenance of safety metrics and reports. Participants will gain practical experience with common construction and industrial hazards such as electrical safety, confined space, fall protection/work at height, material handling, mobile equipment, cranes, and trenching/excavation, while strengthening technical writing, communication, and regulatory awareness aligned with OSHA‑style requirements.
This opportunity is ideal for service members from safety, fire protection, construction, engineering, emergency response, industrial operations, or logistics backgrounds, including roles such as Air Force Safety (1S0X1), Fire Protection/Firefighter, Navy Seabees (BU/CE/EO/SW), Army Engineers (12‑series), Damage Controlman, or those who held additional duty safety responsibilities in operational units.
Anticipated August 2026 SkillBridge start. We encourage early interest due to approval timelines. Service members interested in a full-time position at the end of the training program should note that the full-time position requires heavy travel (76-100%) on a rotation basis. The training location is anticipated to be in Arkansas. Final location will be determined closer to the training program start.
Service members must receive command approval to participate in the SkillBridge program.
SkillBridge participants are not employees of RES and are not eligible for compensation or employee benefits from RES.
Some training assignments may require relocation to a project site for the duration of the program. To offset program‑related expenses associated with required travel/relocation, RES provides a per diem and phone stipend (as applicable). There is no direct cost to the Service Member to participate in this SkillBridge training opportunity. For more details, please refer to the position announcement on the SkillBridge "Find a SkillBridge Opportunity" page.
Physical Requirements And Environment
The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the service member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., climbing, crouching, kneeling, and stooping are required.
Frequently: Grasping, gripping, handling, pinching, pulling/pushing/lifting 31-50 lbs., reaching, sitting, standing, and walking are required.
Constantly: Reading, hearing, vision, and repetitive motion are required.
Occasionally exposed to extreme cold and noise in the working environment.
Frequently exposed to extreme heat, humidity, wet climates, and hazards in the work environment.
We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of the program.
RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.
Summary
This SkillBridge opportunity is a 90-day training program that prepares transitioning service members for a full‑time career as a Project Safety Specialist supporting construction, power generation, and renewable energy projects, including solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and transmission & distribution (T&D) work. Participants will gain hands‑on, field‑based experience in dynamic jobsite environments, supporting hazard identification, jobsite inspections, safety meetings, and day‑to‑day safety execution. Under the mentorship of experienced safety professionals, participants will help promote a strong safety culture through coaching, training, and engagement with project teams and subcontractors, while assisting with the development and maintenance of site‑specific safety documentation such as Site Safety Plans, Emergency Response Plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Site Orientation materials.
The role also provides exposure to incident management and injury support, including incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, emergency response readiness, severe weather response, permit‑to‑work processes, and maintenance of safety metrics and reports. Participants will gain practical experience with common construction and industrial hazards such as electrical safety, confined space, fall protection/work at height, material handling, mobile equipment, cranes, and trenching/excavation, while strengthening technical writing, communication, and regulatory awareness aligned with OSHA‑style requirements.
This opportunity is ideal for service members from safety, fire protection, construction, engineering, emergency response, industrial operations, or logistics backgrounds, including roles such as Air Force Safety (1S0X1), Fire Protection/Firefighter, Navy Seabees (BU/CE/EO/SW), Army Engineers (12‑series), Damage Controlman, or those who held additional duty safety responsibilities in operational units.
Anticipated August 2026 SkillBridge start. We encourage early interest due to approval timelines. Service members interested in a full-time position at the end of the training program should note that the full-time position requires heavy travel (76-100%) on a rotation basis. The training location is anticipated to be in Arkansas. Final location will be determined closer to the training program start.
Service members must receive command approval to participate in the SkillBridge program.
SkillBridge participants are not employees of RES and are not eligible for compensation or employee benefits from RES.
Some training assignments may require relocation to a project site for the duration of the program. To offset program‑related expenses associated with required travel/relocation, RES provides a per diem and phone stipend (as applicable). There is no direct cost to the Service Member to participate in this SkillBridge training opportunity. For more details, please refer to the position announcement on the SkillBridge "Find a SkillBridge Opportunity" page.
Physical Requirements And Environment
The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the service member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., climbing, crouching, kneeling, and stooping are required.
Frequently: Grasping, gripping, handling, pinching, pulling/pushing/lifting 31-50 lbs., reaching, sitting, standing, and walking are required.
Constantly: Reading, hearing, vision, and repetitive motion are required.
Occasionally exposed to extreme cold and noise in the working environment.
Frequently exposed to extreme heat, humidity, wet climates, and hazards in the work environment.
We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of the program.
RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.