Safety Administrator, SDI Services

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

As a recognized leader in solar predrill and pile foundation installation for more than 25 years, SDI Services is now part of SOLV Energy—expanding our collective capability to deliver high‑quality infrastructure services to the power industry. By joining SOLV Energy’s comprehensive capabilities, SDI adds specialized expertise, expanded field capacity, and a robust fleet of drilling equipment to support exceptional project execution. Together, we’re improving performance across the full lifecycle through integrated solutions, reliable delivery, and proven experience serving utility‑scale solar projects.

This position sits within SDI Services, a SOLV Energy affiliate company, and is posted on SOLV Energy’s careers site to connect great talent with meaningful opportunities. While you will apply through SOLV Energy, all day‑to‑day work, responsibilities, and decision‑making for this role will reside within SDI.

The Safety Administrator supports SDI Solar and Drilling Operations by coordinating safety documentation, training records, compliance activities, incident reporting, and day-to-day administrative functions of the safety program. This position works closely with safety management, project management, operations personnel, subcontractors, and employees to maintain accurate records and support a safe and compliant work environment.
The Safety Administrator is expected to be highly organized, proactive, and effective in an office-based support role. The position helps ensure safety requirements are communicated, documented, tracked, and completed in accordance with SDI policies, client requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

This role is [fully remote] / [based full-time in our office in City, State] / [hybrid, with regular in-office presence in City, State] / [located full-time on a jobsite in City, State, and will require travel]. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

Safety Program Administration

• Maintain and organize safety records, forms, policies, procedures, and project-specific documentation.
• Track employee safety orientations, certifications, licenses, and required training.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy safety files in an accurate and audit-ready condition.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of safety bulletins, alerts, toolbox talks, and other safety communications.
• Support implementation and administration of SDI safety policies and procedures across solar operations.
• Maintain records for subcontractor safety documentation and required compliance information.
• Assist safety and operations teams with obtaining current safety forms, procedures, and documentation.

Training & Employee Compliance

• Coordinate new-hire and project-specific safety orientations.
• Schedule and track required safety training, including OSHA, First Aid/CPR, equipment certifications, fall protection, electrical safety, and other applicable training.
• Monitor expiration dates for employee certifications and notify employees and supervisors of upcoming renewal requirements.
• Maintain accurate training matrices and employee safety records.
• Assist with preparation of toolbox talks and maintain documentation of employee participation.
• Help ensure employee training and qualification documentation is current and complete for assigned work activities.

Incident & Injury Administration

• Assist with the collection and organization of incident, injury, near-miss, property damage, and vehicle accident documentation.
• Ensure required incident forms and supporting documentation are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidential incident and workers' compensation records.
• Assist management with tracking corrective actions resulting from incidents and investigations.
• Coordinate required workers' compensation documentation and employee injury paperwork.
• Maintain documentation regarding offered or declined medical treatment in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with preparation of incident statistics, trends, and safety performance reports.

Compliance Responsibilities

Assist the Safety Department in maintaining compliance with applicable requirements, including:

• OSHA regulations
• Applicable state OSHA requirements
• Client and site-specific safety requirements
• SDI safety policies and procedures
• Workers' compensation documentation requirements
• Environmental, health, and safety documentation applicable to solar operations

The Safety Administrator is not expected to independently interpret complex regulatory requirements but should recognize compliance concerns and escalate them to Safety Management.

Minimum Skills and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1-3 years of administrative, safety, or operations support experience preferred.

• Strong organizational and document-control skills.

• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, management, subcontractors, and clients.

• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced work environment.

• Valid driver's license.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

• Ability to identify missing or incomplete safety documentation.

• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple project teams.

• Ability to work effectively in an office environment while supporting multiple project teams.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding employee and incident information.

• Strong computer and data-entry skills.

• A proactive approach to safety and operational support.

• Ability to respectfully communicate safety expectations to employees at all levels of the organization.

Preferred

• Previous experience in solar, electrical, renewable energy, construction, or related operations preferred.
• Previous safety or EHS administrative experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Familiarity with construction safety documentation and incident reporting.
• Experience maintaining employee training and certification databases.
• Familiarity with workers' compensation processes.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

• Physical & Work Environment Requirements
• This position is primarily office-based. Duties may include:
• Sitting and working at a computer for extended periods.
• Frequent use of a computer, telephone, and standard office equipment.
• Performing repetitive data entry, document management, filing, and recordkeeping tasks.
• Communicating by phone, email, Teams, and other business systems.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying office materials weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Working in a professional office environment and maintaining organized electronic and hard-copy records.

Key Performance Expectations

• Accuracy and completeness of safety records.

• Timely completion and tracking of required employee training.

• Timely processing of incident and injury documentation.

• Completion and closure of assigned corrective actions.

• Readiness of safety documentation for client or regulatory audits.

• Effective communication with safety, operations, and management personnel.

• Consistent support of SDI safety policies and expectations.

Safety Commitment

The Safety Administrator is expected to actively support SDI's commitment to providing a safe workplace. This position serves as an important administrative link between operations and safety management by ensuring safety requirements are properly communicated, documented, tracked, and followed through to completion.

Safety is a shared responsibility. The Safety Administrator is expected to lead by example, maintain accurate documentation, communicate concerns, and support Safety Management in maintaining compliant operations.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

29.79 - $37.23

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J13993

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.