EHS Specialist

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Summary

As a EHS Specialist, you will be responsible for sites ensuring compliance with EHS policies, programs, and procedures. You will communicate and contribute to the development of EHS programs, policies, and procedures.  Additionally, you will conduct annual EHS audits and inspections and provide recommendations for continuous improvement of Invenergy’s safety performance and culture.

You will ensure site management delivers safe working procedures and practices to all site personnel so that they can fulfill their responsibilities.   You will manage required compliance activities, including the implementation of the Invenergy EHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and identify hazards in the workplace and at job sites to create a safe and healthy environment

• Facilitate the implementation of Invenergy standards and procedures at sites

• Manage required compliance activities, including the implementation of Invenergy EHS programs

• Initiate investigations for incidents or near miss events as necessary or required including compilation and completion of forms for entry in the EHS management system

• Conduct appropriate inspections and audits and ensure corrective actions are monitored and documented

• Complete, document, and submit all required EHS reports and recordkeeping information

• Deliver training on EHS policies and programs as needed

• Ensure the 3E system of SDS management is properly utilized

• Communicate regular updates regarding injury and illness awareness and mitigating measures.  Follow up with the Site Managers as necessary

• Establish good rapport with personnel through periodic site visits and attendance of recurring regional conference calls

• Manage documentation related to EHS initiatives and ad hoc programs such as safety stand downs, Safety Alerts and Bulletins

• Perform other EHS related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel regionally and at times, with minimal advance notice, up to 50% travel
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) experience
• 2+ years of work experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather and potentially during night
• Must be able to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of OSHA workplace standards, industry best practices and other guidance referenced during PV/BESS workplace operations (ANSI, NFPA 70e)
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental guidance, standards, and best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with various departments within Invenergy
• Technical & practical EHS knowledge, on various topics such as hoisting & rigging, fall protection, excavation and trenching, electrical safety, confined space, incident investigation, PPE and EPPE
• Knowledge of PV/BESS systems; including DC systems and AC medium voltage systems
• Knowledge of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection
• Knowledge of TMEIC/SMA/GE/Power Electronics inverters, single axis/PVH/NEXTracker trackers, Longi/Risen/Talesun modules
• Knowledge of utility scale PV/BESS substation operations
• Have good written, oral and computer communication skills to effectively deliver EHS-related information to employees and contractors
• Ability to prepare accurate reports containing findings and recommendations
• Ability to perform time critical tasks and a wide variety of duties, maintain responsibilities and oversight of multiple programs as needed
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications and other Internet-based reporting tools
• Experience and knowledge of the risks involved in the maintenance of equipment in the renewable energy generation industry
• Associates Degree preferred

This is a safety sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.

Base Pay

$72,000.00 - $93,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 0% - 15%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
 
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
 
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.