Staff Project Safety Specialist

Form Energy - Weirton, WV

Hiring: Staff Project Safety Specialist Company: Form Energy Location: Weirton, WV Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:42:58 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •8+ years of occupational health and field safety experience, with a focus on construction, utility-scale projects, or field deployment environments Required Skills: •Develop, execute, and oversee the comprehensive Site Safety and Health Plans (SSHP) and site-specific Emergency Response Plans (ERP) for utility-scale BESS projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, and all federal, state, and local regulations. •Serve as the primary safety authority throughout all project phases (planning, construction, energization, commissioning), providing site-specific orientations, conducting safety audits, and supporting safety discussions with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). •Lead and administer field safety training for field staff and contractors, emphasizing electrical safety (e.g. NFPA 70E), chemical handling, and product-specific hazard mitigation. •Manage site-specific environmental compliance programs, including registrations, tracking, disposal, and reporting of hazardous waste. •Define and manage the PPE program, including strategy, procurement, inventory, and preparation for all weather field operations. •Lead all investigations for field incidents or near-misses, determining root causes, manage incident response, and implement corrective actions across the entire project fleet. Qualifications: •Proven experience managing hazardous waste programs, navigating state-specific environmental compliance, developing emergency response plans •Excellent communication, training, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence safety culture, manage diverse field teams and contractors, and strategically communicate complex technical hazards to non-technical stakeholders •OSHA 30-hour certification; professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, or CHMM are a strong plus. •Bachelor’s degree or greater in engineering or physical science •Willing to travel up to 50% of the time •Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. Compensation: •$128,660 - $184,966 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!