Field Safety Technician
No salary listed
Mid
Certification
Austin, TX, USA
In PersonRegional travel is required 85% of the time, including overnight stays.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
About the job
Requirements
- 2–5 years of field safety experience; solar, electrical, or roofing experience is preferred.
- Hands-on trade experience in electrical, roofing, solar, or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning is highly valued.
- OSHA 500 and OSHA 30-Hour Construction certifications are required.
- NFPA 70E training certificate.
- A Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is preferred.
- Valid driver's license with a clean, insurable motor vehicle record.
- Willingness to travel 85% of the time, including overnight stays.
- Expert knowledge of residential roofing, fall protection, ladder safety, and electrical safety.
- Familiarity with aerial work platforms, including boom and scissor lifts, and rigging.
- Experience teaching First Aid/CPR, Defensive Driving, Fall Protection, or similar courses.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to conduct inspections and carry inspection equipment.
- Ability to work for extended periods at a desk or in a vehicle and climb ladders to inspect roofs.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Ability to bend, stretch, squat, and lift, and work comfortably at heights, on roofs, and on ladders.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the safety and training subject-matter expert for operational leadership.
- Support and maintain safety policies and programs that ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Implement safety training, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration-mandated courses, to manage employee compliance.
- Lead and coach proper technique for Job Safety Analysis, crew meetings, weekly safety meetings, and safety stand-downs.
- Conduct job-site observations and implement lasting corrective changes.
- Coach and mentor employees through difficult conversations when safety issues require correction.
- Help develop high-risk-task Job Hazard Analysis documents.
- Lead near-miss and incident investigations, including data collection, interviews, findings, and follow-through.
- Provide emergency-care evaluation and first aid when needed, and manage return-to-work and restricted-duty cases.
- Support the safety-equipment program through evaluation, recommendations, inventory, and issuance.
- Maintain daily communication with operational and safety leaders.
- Assist with fleet and driver-safety efforts to reduce collisions and strengthen driver training.
Desired Qualifications
- Solar, electrical, or roofing field-safety experience.
- Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Hands-on trade experience in electrical, roofing, solar, or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
About the company
Freedom Solar Power provides turnkey solar power solutions for homes and businesses in Texas, handling design, installation, and ongoing maintenance. Its offerings include high-efficiency solar panels and backup energy options, installed to either connect to the grid or serve as a backup system. The company differentiates itself as the only SunPower Master Dealer in Texas since 2016 and emphasizes strong customer satisfaction and local focus. Its goal is to help Texans shift from traditional utility power to self-generated solar energy with reliable, long-term solar systems.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 zero-down solar leasing inside Austin Energy territory expands addressable homeowners.
- Commercial momentum continued with over 400 systems and roughly 70 MW serviced through Otovo.
- April 2026 messaging framed whole-home energy as tax credits expired, sharpening battery and generator demand.
What critics are saying
- July 2023 layoffs of 60 employees exposed demand volatility and margin pressure.
- May 2024 DOJ settlement over PPP loan allegations damaged governance and underwriting discipline.
- Freedom Forever’s 2026 bankruptcy keeps solar installer trust fragile, risking customer skepticism by 2027.
What makes Freedom Solar Power unique
- January 2026 rebrand to Freedom Power broadened solar, batteries, generators, and HVAC.
- Austin-based operations in Texas and Florida give regional density and local permitting expertise.
- SunPower Master Dealer status and 228 MW delivered support premium installation credibility.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 100% Company-Sponsored Short-Term Disability
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Team Building Events
- Upward mobility Opportunities