EHS Manager – Pre-Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +37 more locations.

📋 Description

• Implement and manage environmental, health, and safety programs for new projects involving wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems.

• Provide support for projects during all phases including development, pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations.

• Act as the main EHS partner for the Renewable Operations New Site Startup team and collaborate with Development, Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Operations Support, contractors, and site leadership.

• Define project-specific EHS expectations and offer guidance to site leadership.

• Assist in permitting and ensuring environmental compliance while monitoring contractor performance.

• Lead the execution of EHS policies, standards, management systems, and project-specific plans across assigned projects.

• Collaborate with project teams during site selection, due diligence, design, procurement, contracting, and constructability reviews to identify risks and implement controls.

• Create, review, and execute EHS plans and compliance activities related to emergency response, SPCC plans, waste management, wildlife and habitat commitments, permit conditions, risk registers, and necessary documentation.

• Organize emergency preparedness drills and coordinate response plans.

• Interpret and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS laws, regulations, permits, and commitments, including OSHA and environmental requirements.

• Guarantee the safe transfer of completed projects to Operations, including records management, tracking open actions, training, and conducting operational readiness reviews.

• Facilitate EHS orientation, training sessions, toolbox talks, and competency assessments.

• Conduct and document field inspections, audits, observations, and management reviews; track findings and confirm closure of corrective and preventive actions.

• Support contractor EHS expectations during prequalification, bid evaluation, contracting, mobilization, and execution phases.

• Lead hazard assessments for high-risk activities such as electrical work, energy isolation, energized systems, excavation, lifting and rigging, work at height, heavy equipment operations, traffic control, confined spaces, hot work, commissioning, and simultaneous operations.

• Provide field leadership and coaching, emphasizing stop-work authority, good-catch reporting, and prevention of serious injuries and fatalities.

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and work instructions for new site startup activities.

• Deliver EHS safety training for new site personnel and site managers.

• Lead or assist in investigations of incidents, near misses, environmental events, and significant hazards; document root causes, lessons learned, and corrective actions, and communicate findings.

• Ensure accurate EHS reporting, regulatory recordkeeping, performance metrics, and project documentation.

• Provide updates on EHS performance, trends, risks, and recommendations to project and functional leadership.

• Undertake other EHS-related responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• A minimum of five years of progressive EHS experience in utility-scale energy, power generation, industrial, or infrastructure projects.

• Familiarity with industry and construction safety practices, contractor management, incident investigation, and environmental compliance.

• Proven ability to influence project leaders, field personnel, and contractors while managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and report-writing abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and electronic EHS reporting or management systems.

• A valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

• Eligibility to work in the United States without requiring employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Experience in supporting utility-scale wind, solar, and/or battery energy storage system projects through development, construction, commissioning, and operational turnover.

• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, CIH, or equivalent are preferred.

• Knowledge of electrical safety, commissioning, energy storage hazards, fire protection, and emergency response considerations relevant to renewable energy projects.

• Experience with environmental permitting, agency inspections, EHS compliance, OSHA safety standards, spill prevention, and construction environmental management.

• Proven track record in developing EHS requirements for operational facilities and evaluating contractor EHS performance.

• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and relationship-management skills.

• Frequent travel to project sites within the United States, anticipated at up to 50%, with occasional short-notice travel.

• Ability to work on active construction sites in various weather conditions and terrains, as well as around heavy equipment, electrical systems, and other construction hazards.

• Capability to wear necessary personal protective equipment and perform site walks that may include climbing ladders or stairs, traversing uneven surfaces, and accessing elevated or remote work areas.

• Willingness to work extended or nonstandard hours when necessary due to project activities, incidents, commissioning, or emergency responses.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus eligibility ranging from 10% to 40%.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance options.

• 401k retirement plan.

• Profit-sharing opportunities.

• Paid time off benefits.