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# Project Safety Manager at ON.energy

- **Company:** ON.energy
- **Location:** Houston, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-10-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onenergy/jobs/4451822009

## Job description

ON.energy is setting the standard for large load interconnection. ON’s patented AI UPS™ is a medium-voltage UPS that serves as a firewall, protecting the data center from the grid, and the grid from the data center. With multiple gigawatts currently under construction, we are enabling grid-safe data centers.

Project Safety Manager - Site based position (starting in Snyder, TX and eventually to a project site in Abilene, TX)

Per diem and rotation trips home (every 4 weeks) are covered.

Job Description:

This position applies developed subject matter expertise to solve unique and moderately complex health and safety, and environmental implementation issues within established site-specific Health and Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Plans and recommends appropriate solutions or alternative methods ensuring compliance.  Acts as a Project Management Team member, providing HSE oversight on all delivery activities, along with facilitating team HSE decision making. Does not require day-to-day supervision and has the ability to resolve most issues but may seek advice in order to make more complex decisions. Must be able to travel and work remotely as required for project support. The Project  Safety Manager will Support IPP and Data Center project delivery teams and report to the Director of Global Safety.

Responsibilities:

- Acts as a technical advisor to project team and contractors.
- Independently determines approaches and develops solutions to resolve HSE issues.
- Performs continual monitoring of equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure required health and safety, and environmental plans for the project and all applicable regulations, codes and standards are followed.
- Stops work when unsafe and determines appropriate corrective and preventative action to be taken and completed prior to restarting.
- Performs weekly safety inspections of the ongoing project work and provides direct feedback to the working group.
- Established a weekly safety inspection/assessment schedule with each contractor/vendor working at site and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
- Develops and conducts project H&S and environmental orientation sessions for all persons working or entering the project site and maintains training records.
- Plans, conducts, or coordinates necessary training programs to promote knowledge of and conformity with health and safety, and environmental issues per phase of project.
- Ensures industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring is performed as necessary and instrumentation equipment is maintained.
- Leads, coordinates, and participates in simple and complex investigations of near misses, injuries, unsafe conditions, and incidents that do or could involve actual or potential liability; maintain records of pertinent data and compile required analysis reports on such investigations.
- Attends tailboard meetings, pre job briefings and JSA review meetings.
- Leads and develops content for project weekly safety meeting with project management team and contractor/vendor management participation.
- Assists and/or maintains the On Energy online project HSE data base: (safety observations, incident reporting, training, etc.).
- Assist and/or develop project related H&S and environmental programs as may be required for project compliance with local, state, or federal regulations.
- Assist and/or develop training curriculum and conduct required training sessions to educate employees on the safe and compliant work practices associated with project activities.

Administration and Communications Requirements:

- Plans and manages work activities for themselves to accomplish project goals and objectives.
- Ensures H&S and environmental plans are comprehensive and effective in meeting established goals and objectives.
- Handles multiple priorities requiring frequent interpretation of programs and procedures.
- Interprets, explains, advises, and makes recommendations on moderately complex issues to project management team.
- Strong team and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, coach, and guide others.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effectively communicating with internal and external customers.
- Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally is a key priority.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft word, excel and power point programs.

Analytical and Technical Requirements:

- Requires original and innovative thinking in developing results or recommending process improvement.
- Ability to analyze technical and regulatory information, make sound judgments, and provide prudent recommendations.
- Regularly make decisions that are covered by general methods and procedures requiring frequent interpretations of programs and processes.
- Conducts predictive trend analysis to determine corrective and preventative actions on negative indicators.
- Thorough knowledge in the field of health and safety, as well as general environmental regulations for the construction/renewables industry.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and procedures in areas i.e. high-risk activities: working at height, lifting & rigging, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, fire, deep excavation, confined space and hazardous materials, and other areas i.e. ergonomics, emergency preparedness, industrial hygiene and general safe work practices.

Qualifications:

- Ten plus years work experience in EPC projects and/or heavy construction industry, with safety related certification, e.g., Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or equivalent.
- Low voltage/medium voltage electrical safety experience.
- Track record of sustained implementation and overall management of construction safety programs, that achieved a demonstrated record of performance achievement in past positions.
- Strong leadership skills

Required travel: this is a project-based position.

For US-based roles - What you’ll get:

- Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays

For Mexico-based roles - What you’ll get:

- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
- Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
- Major medical expenses and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

For all roles:

- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
- Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
- Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.

Agency Notice: ON.energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted without a fully executed Master Services Agreement (MSA) and a written request from an authorized member of our Talent Acquisition team will be considered the property of ON.energy. No placement fees or compensation will be paid for unsolicited candidate submissions.

## About ON.energy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ON.energy supplies and operates hyperscale power systems built to meet the world’s most demanding resilience challenges, delivering grid-safe energy and AI infrastructure through patented technology and proprietary software.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, multiple debt financing rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Miami, Florida, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Alan Cooper (CEO & Co-Founder) and Ricardo De Azevedo (CTO & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Energy Technology (energy storage, battery systems, critical power infrastructure)
- **Target Customers**: AI data centers, mission-critical facilities, grid-scale asset owners (B2B, enterprise, infrastructure)
- **Mission/Purpose**: To build the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure, making energy resilient, clean, abundant and affordable while solving the toughest power problems in the world.

## Products & Services
- **Hyperscale Power Systems**: Custom, end-to-end solutions for AI data centers and mission-critical facilities, combining advanced power electronics, battery storage and proprietary control software.
- **ON.command™ Energy Management System**: Proprietary software platform for managing gigawatt-scale deployments, optimizing grid stability, energy arbitrage, and uptime.
- **AI.UPS™ Platform**: Patented microgrid control system designed to deliver flickerless, full-facility protection with up to Tier 4 performance for mission-critical facilities.
- **Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)**: Grid-scale and commercial & industrial storage solutions for frequency regulation, peak shaving, and renewable integration.
- **Fault-Tolerant Architectures**: Engineered solutions for the most demanding environments, built with Tier-1 components backed by 20-year warranties.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding: $262.6M (across multiple debt and equity rounds, including Series B led by Ultra Capital in 2023); Annual Revenue: $4.5M (per LinkedIn estimate, likely reflective of earlier stage); 3 GW+ operating & under construction; 10+ GW production capacity
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ultra Capital (Series B lead), SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust, Lombard Odier Investment Managers, Live Oak Bank, BridgePeak Energy Capital, Pathward
- **Growth Signals**: 143% headcount growth YoY (148 employees as of 2026), 875% job posting growth YoY (52 open positions), 75+ projects across the Americas, $77.6M debt financing in January 2025

## Competitive Advantages
- **Patented Technology**: Proprietary microgrid control systems (AI.UPS) and energy management software (ON.command) that set new global benchmarks for reliability and uptime (99.9% availability).
- **FEOC Compliant & U.S. Manufacturing**: Proudly engineered and built in America, meeting foreign entity of concern compliance – a key differentiator for domestic infrastructure projects.
- **Gigawatt-Scale Supply Chain**: 10+ GW production capacity with Tier-1 components and 20-year warranties, enabling rapid deployment at scale.
- **Track Record**: Over 150 years of combined team runtime, proven performance across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, transportation, and grid-scale storage.

## Strategic Focus
- **Grid-Safe AI Power**: Scaling hyperscale power solutions specifically designed for AI data centers, addressing grid volatility and power quality challenges.
- **Global Deployment**: Expanding across the Americas with a fully ramped supply chain and active projects in 9 countries (US, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Canada, etc.).
- **Vertical Integration**: Continuing to develop proprietary hardware and software in-house, from R&D to commissioning and asset management.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as dynamic, innovative, and far from traditional corporate mold – autonomous teams with high trust, fast decision-making, and a focus on impact. “If you want predictable, this isn’t it. If you want impact, welcome.”
- **Work Environment**: Cross-functional teams spanning engineering, product, finance, and operations. Locations include Miami (HQ), Houston, Mexico City, Atlanta, and field roles across the US. Hybrid/remote flexibility likely varies by role.
- **Growth Opportunities**: Rapidly scaling company (143% headcount growth) with opportunities in supply chain, project engineering, R&D, software, and IT. Emphasis on professional growth and learning from “the brightest minds in technology, product engineering, finance, and more.”
- **Mission-Driven**: Work that directly impacts energy resilience, clean energy adoption, and AI infrastructure – a chance to solve some of the toughest power problems globally.

## Sources
1. [ON.energy Website](https://www.on.energy/)
2. [ON.energy Greenhouse Careers](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onenergy)
3. [ON.energy LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-es)
4. [ON.energy Team Page](https://www.on.energy/team)
5. [CB Insights - On.Energy Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/onenergy)

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