Job Summary

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead the company's safety program and continuously improve safety culture.
• Develop and maintain company safety policies, procedures, and training.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and jobsite observations.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and root causes; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and support insurance and workers' compensation activities.
• Manage all company-owned vehicles including preventive maintenance, registrations, repairs, replacement planning, fuel cards, and utilization.
• Manage company assets including tools, trailers, specialty equipment, and inventory.
• Oversee PPE selection, inventory, distribution, inspection, and replacement.
• Administer the corporate drone program including FAA compliance, pilot qualifications, flight logs, maintenance, imagery standards, and equipment lifecycle.
• Support project teams through field visits and coaching.
• Maintain safety records, KPIs, dashboards, and regulatory documentation.
• Lead emergency preparedness planning and periodic drills.
• Coordinate vendor relationships for fleet, PPE, and safety equipment.
• Develop annual operating budgets for safety and asset programs.
• Drive continuous improvement through metrics and best practices.
• Serve as Melink Solar's Environmental, Health & Safety representative during customer meetings, project kickoff meetings, and site visits.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers through professional communication and timely resolution of safety-related issues.
• Respond to customer questions regarding Melink Solar's safety policies, procedures, training programs, and safety performance.
• Develop and maintain Melink Solar's subcontractor prequalification process.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with Melink Solar standards

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proven ability to develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, training, and a proactive safety culture across multiple jobsites.
• Skilled in conducting site audits and jobsite observations, investigating incidents and near misses, and driving effective root-cause corrective actions.
• Competence in managing vehicle fleets, tools, PPE, and specialty equipment lifecycles, as well as administering an FAA-compliant drone program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to represent Melink Solar professionally with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams and resolve safety issues promptly.
• Proficiency in maintaining safety records, KPIs, and dashboards, and using metrics and MS Office tools to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities independently.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of construction safety leadership experience preferred.
• Experience managing vehicle fleets and field assets preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and commercial construction practices.
• OSHA 510 Certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites on an as needed basis.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 500/510
• CHST or CSP
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of a jobsite in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to walk, climb, bend, crawl, reach, and work on uneven terrain.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to typical construction site hazards and conditions.