Project Safety Manager - Mid Atlantic Portfolio

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for a Project Safety Manager to join the HSSE team for operational utility scale solar sites.

This role involves 95% travel with per diem and monthly home trips.

Current Project Sites : Virginia

Travel Expectations: This role will involve 95% travel to project sites with monthly home trips.

Our Team

DEPCOM's Project Delivery Organization executes full turnkey PV and BESS plants with collection substations and generation transmission lines.

We utilize preferred partnerships with key vendors and subcontractors while coordinating with interconnection utilities across the nation.

As a Koch Company, we implement Principle Based Management to continue driving innovation, hold our team to the highest standard and streamline our overall processes to ensure project success for each of our clients.

As a department within the broader Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) department, our team supports the entire organization.

Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our employees and communities.

We make this happen every day by building capability in our people and resilience in our systems to adapt, prevent, contain and recover, so when the unexpected happens, no one is killed or seriously hurt.

What You Will Do



* Lead the team using PBM (Principle Based Management) frameworks to enhance site knowledge, understanding, and value creation.


* Mentor and empower direct reports through feedback, development opportunities, and a supportive environment that encourages professional growth.


* Ensure compliance with Koch/DEPCOM EHS Standards, relevant state/federal environmental laws, and contractual requirements.


* Build strong EHS-focused customer relationships through proactive communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.


* Oversee incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve site safety.


* Maintain operational integrity by compiling safety data, supporting informed decision-making, and assisting in the execution of EHS strategies.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively


* CHST Certification + 4 years of experience OR OSHA 500 Certification + 5 years of experience


* Working knowledge of construction safety practices, hazard recognition, and incident prevention in field environments

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience supporting utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects


* Experience working with Virginia-specific safety and environmental regulations (e.g., VOSH and DEQ requirements)


* CSP or other BCSP-recognized advanced safety certification


* NFPA 70E training or certification


* Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or related field

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