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Global Risk & Safety Manager - Solar Service (U.S. & Europe)

Otovo
CompanyOtovo
CategorySafety & Environment
LocationHouston
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelManager
SalaryNot stated by the employer
First seen28 Jul 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date)
Last verified9 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (recruitee)
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Description
About Otovo Otovo was founded to make home energy systems simple, reliable, and accessible. As Europe’s leading residential solar marketplace—and a rapidly expanding service provider in the U.S.—we’re committed to safety, technical excellence, and customer trust. Our teams support rooftop solar, battery storage, and home energy systems across multiple countries, delivering consistent quality and unified operational standards. As we grow through new market expansion and acquisitions, strengthening a standardized safety culture is essential to our mission. Position Summary The Global Risk & Safety Manager is responsible for managing Otovo's global enterprise risk, occupational safety, insurance, and operational compliance programs across all regions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role partners closely with Operations, Human Resources, Legal, and executive leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate risks impacting employees, contractors, customers, assets, and business continuity. Operating within a fast-growing solar service environment, this role oversees risk and safety initiatives related to field service operations, electrical work, energized systems, fleet safety, working at heights, contractor management, regulatory compliance, and insurance risk. The Global Risk & Safety Manager develops practical programs that strengthen Otovo's safety culture while supporting operational excellence and sustainable global growth. Key Responsibilities Manage and execute Otovo's global risk and safety strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental health and safety (EHS), risk management, and loss prevention programs across field, warehouse, office, and project environments. Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership engagement, accountability, communication, recognition, and employee training. Identify enterprise and operational risks across field operations, including electrical hazards, arc flash exposure, lockout/tagout (LOTO), fall protection, fleet safety, weather exposure, fire prevention, battery energy storage systems, and contractor performance. Design and manage risk assessment processes, including Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), site risk assessments, incident trend analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective action tracking. Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, local, and international health, safety, and risk management regulations. Lead incident response and investigations involving injuries, vehicle accidents, near misses, property damage, and significant operational events, ensuring timely reporting and implementation of corrective actions. Develop, maintain, and administer company safety policies, standards, and procedures covering field operations, electrical safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), fleet safety, emergency preparedness, and contractor oversight. Manage the company's global insurance portfolio in partnership with Finance, Legal, and external brokers, including renewals, carrier relationships, coverage analysis, premium negotiations, deductibles, and overall risk financing strategy. Partner with Finance and Human Resources to oversee workers' compensation, general liability, auto liability, and property claims while identifying trends and implementing preventative measures. Develop and maintain global safety dashboards and key performance indicators, including TRIR, DART, severity rates, vehicle incident rates, training completion, audit findings, and corrective action closure. Conduct operational audits and field reviews to verify compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, and promote consistent execution across all regions. Partner with Operations and Training teams to integrate safety expectations into onboarding, t