Site Safety Compliance Auditor

Seeking a Site Safety & Compliance Auditor with field experience in battery energy storage systems for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Wichita Falls, TX.

This position offers full benefits including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, 401K with a company match, PTO and guaranteed overtime!

Pay: $45 - $55 hourly (based on experience)

Responsibilities:

1. Safety Leadership & Field Operations (50%)

• Champion a safety-first culture by enforcing strict adherence to all safety standards and exercising full Stop-Work Authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
• Oversee Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) safety, including onsite inspections of battery handling, storage, and transportation in compliance with DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Lead risk mitigation efforts by conducting Job Safety Analyses (JSA), developing Job Safety Plans (JSPs), and enforcing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Perform daily field audits and site walk-downs to ensure proper PPE compliance and safe handling of hazardous materials, including acid and lithium-based components.
• Direct emergency response planning and execution, and conduct comprehensive site safety orientations for contractors, OEMs, and visitors.

2. Auditing, Reporting & Regulatory Compliance (25%)

• Lead comprehensive site safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with standards such as NFPA 855 and NFPA 70.
• Maintain accurate and organized safety documentation, including incident reports, inspection logs, and training records.
• Develop and deliver weekly and monthly safety performance reports for both client and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable state and local regulations, including Texas-specific requirements for battery energy storage systems.

3. Cost Control & Technical Oversight (25%)

• Drive cost efficiency initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize PPE usage, safety training programs, and site setup without compromising safety standards.
• Conduct contractor safety performance evaluations to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and minimize risk exposure, including injury-related costs and downtime.
• Verify that all safety equipment and PPE meet required regulatory and quality standards.
• Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) to proactively identify and mitigate operational risks prior to commissioning.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of hands-on field safety experience, with a strong focus on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
• OSHA 30 certification required, with demonstrated experience supporting IRA-compliant projects and regulations.
• Proven experience conducting independent safety audits (e.g., ISO 45001 or similar frameworks).

• Strong background in identifying and mitigating electrical hazards, particularly within high-voltage environments.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and promote a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety/site management software for reporting and documentation.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and oversee safety-related budgets and initiatives.

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

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