Fire Safety Advisor – BESS
Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all safety, health, and environmental (HSE) programs related to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Ensures regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and a strong safety culture across all phases of BESS development, construction, commissioning, and operations. Serves as subject matter expert for BESS-specific hazards, including electrical safety, thermal runaway risk, fire prevention, and emergency response.
Job Responsibilities
1. Serve as the primary safety authority for all BESS and related projects.
2. Champion a proactive, "zero-incident" safety culture across all teams and contractors.
3. Identify and mitigate hazards related to high‐voltage systems, lithium‐ion batteries, thermal runaway, arc flash, and fire suppression systems.
4. Review BESS designs, layouts, and construction methodologies for safety and code compliance.
5. Develop and implement Emergency Response Plans (ERP) for fire, explosion, and hazardous material events.
6. Coordinate with local fire departments, client personnel, and emergency responders on site‐specific response planning.
Construction & Field Safety Oversight
7. Oversee site safety plans (SSSP) for all BESS construction projects.
8. Conduct site audits, inspections, and safety observations.
9. Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energized work permits, confined space, hot work, and fall protection requirements.
10. Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
11. Oversee the staffing and training of core site safety professionals to staff all BESS projects.
12. Build a team of supporting contractors that provide additional safety staffing as needed.
Compliance & Regulatory
13. Manage safety documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
14. Serve as the primary contact during regulatory inspections or audits.
15. Track and report safety metrics, KPIs, and trends to executive leadership.
Training & Development
16. Deliver BESS‐specific safety training programs.
17. Ensure required certifications and qualifications are maintained for employees and contractors.
18. Lead toolbox talks, safety stand‐downs, and leadership safety engagements.
Pay Range
$60,000 – $70,000 USD per year.
Benefits
Atwell offers a progressive benefits program designed to support personal and professional needs.
Work/Life
19. Generous paid time off.
20. Flexible work schedules for eligible positions.
21. Tenure awards – travel vouchers based on travel preferences.
Compensation & Additional Benefits
22. Competitive compensation packages.
23. Annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards.
24. 401(k) match – 1:1 up to 4% of compensation.
25. Tuition assistance.
26. Student loan repayment.
27. Paid licensing/certification fees and renewals.
28. Financial rewards for licensure attainment.
29. Employee referral program.
30. Annual wellness reimbursement for gym memberships, fitness trackers, home gym equipment, etc.
31. Dependent care match.
32. Medical (BC/BS), dental (Delta), and vision (VSP).
33. Family planning & IVF benefits.
34. Pet insurance.
35. Health savings account and flexible spending account options.
36. Employer‐paid LTD, STD, and life insurance.
37. MetLife supplemental benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness.
38. Member assistance program with counseling, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services.
Atwell, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected class status under applicable law.
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