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Position: Senior Safety Technician

Location: Jacumba, CA

Start Date: Can start immediately

Duration: 1 year - will convert to FTE if goes well

Schedule: 5, 8s (maybe some 5/10s when ramping)

Pay Rate: $35 - $45 per hour

Per Diem: $100 per day (only paid for each day worked up to 6 days per week)

Onboarding:

7-year Criminal and County

10 Panel Drug Screen

Breathalyzer on site (at site manager's discretion)

Driving Record (no felony level accidents or DUIs/DWIs)

Requirements:

  • 1+ year experience
  • OSHA 30
  • CPR AED

Nice to Have:

  • OSHA 510/500
  • Bilingual
  • Solar is just nice to have (complex construction, electrical also good to have)

Renewables Division

Our client's Renewables Division specializes in the design, installation, and management of large-scale solar and energy storage projects across California and the western U.S. With a strong focus on utility-scale and commercial solar, the division is known for its consistent delivery on complex renewable energy infrastructure. Projects typically involve solar farms with peak craft manpower reaching 200–250 workers, supported by robust field safety teams.

Our client operates primarily on a contract-based model, with most field personnel hired on a contract-to-hire basis, allowing flexibility in scaling teams quickly for new projects. The renewables division emphasizes field safety, requiring CHST-certified Safety Managers and OSHA-credentialed Safety Techs to maintain compliance and operational excellence on every site

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Safety Technician, you'll be actively supporting site safety operations on solar construction projects. Reporting to the Safety Manager, your daily tasks will include:

  • Conducting field-level safety observations and reporting potential hazards
  • Supporting and enforcing safety protocols among crew members and subcontractors
  • Performing daily jobsite inspections and ensuring proper use of PPE
  • Assisting with incident investigations and preparing safety reports
  • Monitoring work zones to ensure compliance with OSHA and site-specific standards
  • Helping to deliver toolbox talks and safety trainings
  • Logging safety data and maintaining documentation
  • Serving as a visible, approachable safety resource to field personnel

This is a hands-on role ideal for detail-oriented, field-savvy professionals who are passionate about maintaining a safe and productive job site.

Requirements:

  • 1+ year experience
  • OSHA 30
  • CPR AED

Nice to Have:

  • OSHA 510/500
  • Solar experience
  • Bilingual (Spanish, Hatian, Creole)