Safety Manager - Natural Gas, Power Generation & BESS

The role

The Safety Manager will oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs for a power generation facility using natural gas assets and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role manages risks related to high-pressure gas lines, power generation machinery, and high-voltage chemical energy systems.

What you will do

• Manage site risks by balancing natural gas power generation hazards with BESS infrastructure risks.
• Enforce site compliance for Lockout/Tagout, electrical energy isolation, confined spaces, and NFPA 70E.
• Maintain specialized safety standards including NFPA 855 and OSHA 1910.119.
• Develop, audit, and update emergency response plans for BESS fire suppression, toxic gas release, and thermal runaway.
• Conduct routine site walkthroughs and Job Hazard Analyses.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis for near-misses, equipment failures, or injuries.
• Lead daily toolbox talks.
• Manage sub-contractor safety compliance.
• Conduct specialized training on lithium-ion battery hazards and gas system safety.

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated safety experience working directly with natural gas power generation systems and utility-scale lithium-ion battery storage (BESS).
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, NFPA 70E, NFPA 855, and standard EPA industrial requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5+ years of safety experience in heavy utility operations, power generation, or industrial energy construction.
• Active OSHA 500 or 510 certification.
• Comfortable wearing specialized PPE and walking/standing for long stretches during site audits.
• Ability to work in an active industrial site environment with exposure to high-voltage, chemical hazards, loud machinery, and varied outdoor weather.

Nice to have

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs
• Company events
• Food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

Before you apply

• Employment is contingent on passing a background check.
• Some roles require passing a drug test.

About the company

EquipmentShare is a people-first company that uses proprietary T3 technology to transform the construction industry.