Safety Manager - Natural Gas, Power Generation & BESS
Core
Oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs for a power generation facility utilizing natural gas assets and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), managing combined risks of thermal power and advanced energy storage.
Role type
Senior Safety Manager (Power Generation & BESS)
Builds
Safe operations for natural gas power generation and utility-scale lithium-ion battery storage facilities
Domain
Energy / Power Generation / Industrial Safety
Required skills
Natural gas power generation safety, Utility-scale BESS safety, OSHA 1910/1926, NFPA 70E, NFPA 855, EPA industrial requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Process Safety Management (PSM), Emergency response planning, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Lithium-ion battery hazard training
Preferred skills
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation
Technologies
OSHA 500/510 certification, NFPA 855, PSM
Responsibilities
Manage site risks balancing natural gas hazards with BESS chemical, electrical, and thermal risks; Enforce compliance for LOTO, electrical isolation, confined spaces, and NFPA 70E; Develop and audit emergency response plans for BESS fire suppression and toxic gas release; Conduct site walkthroughs and JHAs on gas equipment and battery enclosures; Lead RCA for near-misses and injuries; Lead toolbox talks and manage sub-contractor safety compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
