EHS Manager – Pre-Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +38 more locations.

📋 Description

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

• Provide support throughout the various stages of projects including development, pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations.

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

• Establish EHS expectations specific to each project and offer guidance to site leadership.

• Assist with permitting processes and ensure environmental compliance while verifying contractor performance.

• Lead the application of EHS policies, standards, management systems, and plans tailored to specific projects.

• Identify EHS risks during site selection, due diligence, design, procurement, contracting, and constructability reviews, implementing necessary controls.

• Develop, assess, 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 response protocols.

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

• Guarantee a safe transfer of projects to Operations, which includes records turnover, tracking open actions, training, and conducting operational readiness reviews.

• Coordinate EHS orientations, training sessions, toolbox talks, and competency assessments.

• Conduct and document inspections, audits, observations, and management reviews in the field; track findings and corrective measures.

• Support contractor EHS expectations through prequalification, bid assessments, contracting, mobilization, and execution phases.

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

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

• Create policies, procedures, and work instructions for operations related to new site startups.

• Deliver EHS safety training to new site employees and site managers.

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

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

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

• Perform additional EHS-related tasks and special projects as assigned.

• Travel frequently to project sites across the United States, up to 50%, which may include occasional short-notice travel.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Five or more years of progressive EHS experience in utility-scale energy, power generation, industrial, or infrastructure projects.

• Proficient understanding of industry and construction safety practices, contractor management, incident investigation, and environmental compliance.

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

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

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

• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

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

• Experience supporting utility-scale wind, solar, and/or BESS projects through all phases including development, construction, commissioning, and operational turnover.

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

• Knowledgeable about electrical safety, commissioning, energy storage hazards, fire protection, and emergency response considerations pertinent to renewable energy projects.

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

• Experience in establishing EHS requirements for operational facilities and evaluating contractor EHS performance.

• Capability to work at active construction sites in varying weather and terrain conditions, while around heavy equipment, electrical systems, and other construction hazards.

• Ability to don required personal protective equipment and conduct site walks that may involve climbing ladders or stairs, traversing uneven surfaces, and accessing elevated or remote work areas.

• Flexibility to work extended or non-standard hours as necessitated by project activities, incidents, commissioning, or emergency response.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus eligibility ranging from 10% to 40%

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401k retirement plan

• Profit sharing opportunities

• Paid time off