Oris Matamoros
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Experienced Safety Professional with a strong background supporting utility-scale solar, LNG, industrial, EPC, and heavy construction projects in high-risk environments. Proven ability to lead site safety operations for large-scale projects involving MV/DC/AC systems, substations, BESS installations, commissioning, mechanical completion, confined space entry, critical lifts, and energized work. Experienced managing multi-site operations, supervising safety teams, and supporting workforces exceeding 200 personnel while maintaining strong safety performance and client compliance standards. Skilled in OSHA compliance, NFPA 70E, process safety management, permit-to-work systems, atmospheric monitoring & gas detection, incident investigation, hazard mitigation, and contractor management. Strong field presence with hands-on experience conducting audits, JSAs, root cause analysis, safety orientations, and workforce training programs. Recognized for building proactive safety cultures, improving operational accountability, and working closely with clients including Dominion Energy, FPL, NextEra, and Georgia Power, to execute projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Safety Manager (Renewables)
STG Solar
2025.08 - Current
- Serve as the primary safety liaison for Solar Farm projects in coordination with Dominion Energy, aligning contractor activities with utility safety protocols and operational requirements.
- Developed, implemented, and enforced the project-specific Safety & Environmental Management Plan (SEMP), Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP), and Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in alignment with owner requirements, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 70E, and NESC standards
- Led site-wide Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and electrical safety program, enforcing shock and arc flash boundaries, PPE category requirements (Cat 2/4), and Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP) protocols during inverter skid terminations, MV collector system installation, and substation commissioning
- Collaborate with Construction Directors, Project Managers, and executive leadership to integrate safety performance into overall projects execution strategy.
- Mentor and supervise site safety personnel while promoting proactive safety engagement and accountability across all project teams.
- Managed leading and lagging safety performance indicators including Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Days Away Restricted Transfer (DART) rate, near-miss frequency, and observation-to-correction ratios, reporting directly to the Owner's Project Director and Executive Sponsor.
- Established and chaired the project Safety Leadership Team (SLT), facilitating weekly cross-contractor safety alignment meetings, safety stand-downs, and toolbox talk (TBT) cadence programs across all trade disciplines
Safety Manager (Renewables)
Strata Clean Energy
2025.04 - 2025.08
- Managed all site safety Solar Farm operations for a large-scale EPC utility construction project with Strata Clean Energy in coordination with Dominion Energy standards and client expectations.
- Participated in and successfully completed multiple corporate and client safety audits with positive performance evaluations and minimal corrective actions required.
- Maintained strong project safety performance with only minor incidents recorded during project execution while other company projects experienced significantly higher incident trends.
- Oversaw lifting and rigging operations involving cranes, heavy equipment, inverter placement, transformer setting, structural steel, and substation component installation.
- Provided safety oversight for energized work planning, MV cable pulling, terminations, testing activities, LOTO implementation, commissioning support, and mechanical completion processes.
Safety Manager (Renewables)
Moss & Assoc
2023.06 - 2025.04
- Managed all site safety Solar Farm operations during civil, mechanical, electrical, commissioning, and energy storage installation phases for large-scale renewable energy projects.
- Implemented and enforced enhanced Heat Illness Prevention Programs utilizing Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) monitoring to mitigate heat stress risks in extreme Florida environmental conditions.
- Led company-wide safety training initiatives focused on OSHA compliance, hazard recognition, electrical safety, heat illness prevention, and workforce development.
- Vetted Subcontractors EMR, TRLR, DART, & COI for approval working with client NextERA & FPL.
Safety Professional (PaperMill)
Laframboise Group
2022.05 - 2023.06
- Served as Safety Coordinator for industrial operations with LGL supporting maintenance and construction activities at Cascades within a large-scale paper mill environment.
- Provided safety oversight for hot work activities conducted inside confined spaces, including fire prevention controls, atmospheric testing, ventilation verification, and continuous monitoring.
- Oversaw confined space work inside tanks, vessels, pits, and process equipment involving simultaneous operations, contractor coordination, and elevated hazard exposure.
- Managed multiple confined space entries daily, including both vertical and horizontal permit-required confined spaces requiring retrieval systems, lifelines, atmospheric monitoring, ventilation, and rescue preparedness.
- Supported crane operations, engineered lift planning, critical lift reviews, rigging inspections, and safe material handling activities in congested industrial environments.
Safety Coordinator (Renewables)
Wood Group
2021.12 - 2022.05
- Monitored subcontractor compliance with safety policies, energized work controls, excavation requirements, fall protection standards, and LOTO procedures.
- Assisted with oversight of DC systems, MV collection systems, AC infrastructure, inverter installations, tracker systems, and substation construction activities.
- Conducted incident investigations, near-miss reporting, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Safety Coordinator (LNG)
Overland Contracting
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Coordinated daily safety operations for LNG construction and industrial maintenance activities in a high-hazard process safety management environment.
- Conducted atmospheric monitoring for combustible gases, oxygen deficiency, and toxic exposure hazards during confined space and hot work operations.
- Monitored high-risk operations involving lifting and rigging, crane activities, pressure testing, hydrotesting, welding operations, and simultaneous operations in involving two cranes or more.
- Supported safe execution of construction, commissioning, and maintenance activities involving cryogenic systems, piping, structural steel, process equipment, and heavy industrial operations.
Safety Coordinator
Power Construction
2018.01 - 2020.12
- Enforced site-wide safety programs in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction standards, NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements, and NESC guidelines across multi-contractor work environments exceeding 200+ craft workers
- Conducted daily field observations, pre-task analysis (PTA) reviews, and job hazard analysis (JHA) audits for high-risk activities including tracker installation, module stringing, combiner box terminations, and MV/HV cable pulling
- Monitored and enforced arc flash and shock hazard boundaries during inverter pad wiring, transformer terminations, and substation energization sequences, verifying proper PPE (Category 2/4) and Energized Electrical Work Permits
- Maintained oversight of the contractor's IIPP (Injury and Illness Prevention Program) and stop-work authority processes, issuing Stop Work Notices (SWN) for imminent danger situations including unprotected trenching and improper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
Craft Safety
RWH Construction
2017.03 - 2018.01
- Conducted daily pre-task analysis (PTA) and job hazard analysis (JHA) sessions with mechanical crew foremen and journeymen prior to high-hazard work activities including single-axis tracker installation, pile driving operations, module mounting, and structural steel erection
- Monitored and enforced fall protection programs during elevated work on tracker torque tube assemblies, combiner box mounting, and operations and maintenance (O&M) building structural work, verifying 100% tie-off compliance and proper use of self-retracting lifelines (SRL) and personal fall arrest systems (PFAS)
- Supported safe execution of single-axis tracker corrective maintenance including motor drive replacements, gear assembly servicing, and torque tube realignment, enforcing de-energization, stored energy release, and zero-energy verification prior to mechanical work
- Monitored heat illness prevention (HIP) program compliance during high-temperature construction periods, enforcing work-rest cycles, hydration requirements, shade provisions, and buddy system protocols in accordance with the site Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Education
Associate of Science - Construction Management
Nova Community College
Arlington, VASkills
- Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) Development
- Crane Operations & Critical Lift Planning
- SIMOPS Coordination
- Confined Space
- Spanish Speaking
Certification
- Certified Safety & Health Technician (CHST)
- Construction Site Management Certification (CSMC)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health
- OSHA 510
- OSHA #3015 – Excavation, Trenching & Soil Mechanics
- OSHA #3115 – Fall Protection
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification (Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Standard)
- First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
- Rigging & Signal Person Qualification
Timeline
Senior Safety Manager (Renewables)
STG Solar
2025.08 - Current
Safety Manager (Renewables)
Strata Clean Energy
2025.04 - 2025.08
Safety Manager (Renewables)
Moss & Assoc
2023.06 - 2025.04
Safety Professional (PaperMill)
Laframboise Group
2022.05 - 2023.06
Safety Coordinator (Renewables)
Wood Group
2021.12 - 2022.05
Safety Coordinator (LNG)
Overland Contracting
2021.01 - 2021.12
Safety Coordinator
Power Construction
2018.01 - 2020.12
Craft Safety
RWH Construction
2017.03 - 2018.01
Associate of Science - Construction Management
Nova Community College