Safety Manager

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Erthos is an energy technology company dedicated to providing the world’s lowest-cost green energy. Creator of Earth Mount Solar™ PV, a revolutionary approach to utility-scale solar that dramatically reduces land and material requirements, Erthos has also developed highly innovative breakthrough technologies, as yet unannounced, that promise to change the way entire industries make and use clean fuel.

Erthos has adopted a highly focused, yet flexible strategy to introduce our products and services to markets around the world, beginning with the US. Our success relies on hiring the best and brightest people for every role in the company, and then collectively focusing them on our mission to deliver the world’s lowest-cost clean energy to everyone on the planet.

For more information on Erthos — including leadership profiles, white papers, news articles, and details about how our technology works — visit the company website at

Important Note:

While this Safety Manager position is listed as a full‑time role, Erthos is open to engaging qualified candidates on a 1099 contract basis for the duration of a large solar construction project in South Texas, lasting approximately 7–8 months. Candidates who prefer a project based 1099 arrangement rather than full‑time employment are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a highly proactive, dedicated and very experienced Safety Manager to lead the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) program across all Erthos construction sites. The Safety Manager will play a critical role in ensuring that our projects are executed safely, in compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, and in alignment with Erthos’s mission to deliver the world’s lowest-cost clean energy.

OSHA 500/510 certification is required, along with experience working on a utility scale solar project.

• Develop, implement, and enforce site‑specific Health & Safety Plans (HASPs) tailored to Erthos projects.
• Lead daily safety briefings
  , toolbox talks, and conduct frequent on‑site audits to verify compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70E, and local/state regulations.
• Investigate all incidents
  , near‑misses, and unsafe conditions, ensuring root‑cause analysis and corrective actions are completed.
• Oversee subcontractor HSE compliance and ensure alignment with Erthos safety requirements.
• Track, analyze, and report leading and lagging safety indicators, including TRIR and LTIR, to company leadership.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to proactively design and implement safety controls into construction activities.
• Develop and deliver ongoing safety training programs for employees and subcontractors, including hazard recognition, LOTO, and fall protection.
• Implement emergency response plans and lead drills to ensure site readiness.
• Promote a culture of accountability where safety is integrated into all project decisions and daily operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison for all regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders regarding safety compliance and reporting.

• OSHA 500/510 certification required. CSP, CHST, or equivalent preferred.
• Boots on the ground safety management experience in utility scale solar construction is required. Ideally, at least 3+ years of this utility scale solar experience.
• Proven ability to implement and monitor HSE programs on large‑scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70E, and state regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build a safety‑first culture.
• Experience with safety management systems
  , digital reporting tools, and incident tracking software.
• Ability to travel frequently and maintain a strong presence on active project sites nationwide.

This is a fully on‑site role requiring regular travel to Erthos construction sites, nationwide, and potentially internationally in the future. Candidates must be willing and able to travel 100% of the time, with assignments based at project…