FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates expertise in implementing and overseeing Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs for renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and contractor performance evaluation. Proficient in developing EHS plans, conducting training, and ensuring safe project transitions to operations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
EHS Program ImplementationEnvironmental ComplianceIncident InvestigationUtility-Scale Energy ProjectsProfessional Certification (CSP, ASP, CHST, CIH)
ATS Keywords
Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills
EHS Risk ManagementEnvironmental PermittingOSHA Safety StandardsEmergency Response PlanningContractor ManagementField InspectionsEHS ReportingSafety Training DevelopmentIncident DocumentationConstruction Safety Practices
Soft Skills
Influencing Project LeadersStrong Communication SkillsFacilitation SkillsReport Writing SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Projects
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office ApplicationsElectronic EHS Reporting Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
CSPASPCHSTCIH
Industry Keywords
Renewable EnergyWind ProjectsSolar ProjectsBattery Energy Storage SystemsConstruction Environmental ManagementUtility-Scale EnergyPower GenerationIndustrial ProjectsEHS Management SystemsSafety Policies and Procedures
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Implement and oversee environmental, health, and safety programs for new wind, solar, and battery energy storage system projects.
- Support projects throughout development, pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations.
- Serve as the primary EHS partner to the Renewable Operations New Site Startup group and collaborate with Development, Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Operations Support, contractors, and site leadership.
- Establish project-specific EHS expectations and provide site leadership.
- Support permitting and environmental compliance and verify contractor performance.
- Lead implementation of EHS policies, standards, management systems, and project-specific plans.
- Identify EHS risks during site selection, due diligence, design, procurement, contracting, and constructability reviews, and incorporate controls.
- Develop, review, and implement EHS plans and compliance activities for emergency response, SPCC Plans, waste handling, wildlife and habitat commitments, permit conditions, risk registers, and required documentation.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness drills and response arrangements.
- Interpret and support compliance with federal, state, and local EHS laws, regulations, permits, and commitments, including OSHA and environmental requirements.
- Ensure safe project handoff to Operations, including records turnover, open-action tracking, training, and operational readiness reviews.
- Coordinate EHS orientations, training, toolbox talks, and competency verification.
- Conduct and document field inspections, audits, observations, and management reviews; track findings and corrective actions.
- Support contractor EHS expectations through prequalification, bid evaluation, contracting, mobilization, and execution.
- Facilitate hazard assessments for high-risk work 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 field leadership and coaching, reinforcing stop-work responsibility, good-catch reporting, and serious injury and fatality prevention.
- Create policies, procedures, and work instructions for new site startup operations.
- Provide EHS safety training for new site employees and site managers.
- Lead or support investigations 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.
- Provide EHS performance updates, trends, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
- Perform other EHS-related duties and special projects as assigned.
- Travel frequently to project sites across the United States, up to 50%, including occasional short-notice travel.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Five or more years of progressive EHS experience supporting utility-scale energy, power generation, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
- Working knowledge of industry and construction safety practices, contractor management, incident investigation, and environmental compliance.
- Ability to influence project leaders, field personnel, and contractors, and manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic EHS reporting or management systems.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable 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 development, construction, commissioning, and operational turnover.
- Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, CHST, CIH, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of electrical safety, commissioning, energy storage hazards, fire protection, and emergency response considerations applicable to renewable energy projects.
- Experience with environmental permitting, agency inspections, EHS compliance, OSHA safety standards, spill prevention, and construction environmental management.
- Experience developing EHS requirements for operating facilities and evaluating contractor EHS performance.
- Ability to work at active construction sites in variable weather and terrain and around heavy equipment, electrical systems, and other construction hazards.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and perform site walks that may involve climbing ladders or stairs, walking uneven surfaces, and accessing elevated or remote work areas.
- Flexibility to work extended or nonstandard hours when required by project activities, incidents, commissioning, or emergency response.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonus eligibility: 10% - 40%
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401k
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off