Solar Farming Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Description

Reports to the Corporate Safety Director. Responsible for educating field personnel on correct safety procedures and ensuring safety policies are followed. Projects: Westphal is an electrical contractor and the projects they support are all in WI, IA, IL. They are union and Headquartered in Madison, WI with offices in Pewaukee, Janesville, and Dubuque as well. They would most likely be a full time site safety professional on one large project at a time (usually 1+ year long projects). Project types vary from solar farms, power plant builds, data centers, large industrial projects. Ensure that the intent of Westphal's policies, procedures and quality standards is followed Site safety audits to recognize and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors; the ability to prescribe corrective actions and measures for those items repeatedly showing up in audits; develop training sessions for same audit items. Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports. Aid in accident/incident investigation as needed. Create, Conduct, and Document Tool Box Talks. Task Training – As planned and needed. Ensure and maintain all required signage is properly posted. Stop work to remedy a serious or life-threatening safety deficiency, violation, or unsafe practice. Complete and file disciplinary actions with documentation. Provide leadership with a focus on safe work practices and pre-task planning. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management. Assist in the planning of and implement all project safety needs. Actively participate in operational planning to create a plan to eliminate hazards. Monitor safety portion of OPS Plans are being followed and work with the foreman to correct if not. Investigate and procure new task specific safety systems/equipment and educate crews and superintendents as needed. Conduct on-site inspections and control hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities through teaching and coaching. Reward/recognize field personnel for taking outstanding safety initiative. Attend and actively participate in daily morning huddles with job crews. Attend daily end of shift (DEOS) meeting when possible. Educate foreman on the proper daily work plans/JHA procedure and hold them accountable. Assist with/Lead the weekly safety meeting. Continue education with regards to safety through seminars, meetings and experiences through higher education. Network, communicate and remain current in safety topics and relevant issues with regards to the construction industry. Perform additional duties as directed by supervisors. *main duties are going to be doing the trainings for site personnel

Skills

Construction, solar, safety

Top Skills Details

Construction,solar,safety

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Need a Safety Degree (bachelors preferred) in safety or experience plus one of the following certs: BCSP - board of safety certs: GSP, CSP, ASP, BCSP, OHST, CHST 2 years in construction, 3 preferred Average work week: 50hours with some saturday work NOTE FROM MANAGER: want them to be based within an hour of Madison ideally and willing to travel to job sites. Candidates will need to know up front that the position is based on 50 hours a week with some weekend work. this is an hourly role so they will be paid for over time. Ok working in a job trailer.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MADISON, WI.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in MADISON,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.

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