Director EHS, Training and Quality

Director Of Hse, Quality And Training (M5)

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility‑scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full‑lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long‑term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.

The Director of Hse, Quality and Training (M5) provides strategic leadership and direction for LRE's enterprise Hse‑Qt function, driving a proactive safety culture, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across all business units. This role partners with executive leadership to integrate Hse and quality into core business strategy while ensuring effective risk management and continuous improvement across construction and operations. This leader will drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and organizational performance by fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and proactive risk management while supporting evolving business objectives and operational priorities.

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of LRE's Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Training (Hse‑Qt) programs and management systems.
• Drive organizational compliance with applicable Hse regulations, standards, and corporate governance requirements across construction and operational activities.
• Partner with regional and plant leadership to strengthen safety culture, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship.
• Establish and monitor key Hse performance metrics aligned with corporate strategic objectives and operational priorities.
• Oversee enterprise‑wide training initiatives and develops competency‑based training programs, ensuring workforce capability aligns with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and mentor a team of Hse‑Qt professionals, fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Leads enterprise Hse risk assessments, Hse‑Qt compliance audits, incident reviews, ensuring root cause analysis, effective mitigation strategies, and corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Manage Hse‑related communications, reporting, and compliance matters for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Establishes and enforces contractor Hse management programs, ensuring alignment with LRE standards and contractual requirements, including oversight of contractor prequalification and ongoing compliance through platforms such as ISNetworld or equivalent systems.
• Oversee departmental budgeting, resource planning, and strategic allocation of capital to support Hse‑Qt initiatives and long‑term business objectives.
• Develops and executes regulatory strategy, maintaining relationships with key industry bodies (e.g., American Clean Power) and regulatory agencies to ensure proactive compliance and industry alignment.
• Lead QA/QC audit programs, evaluate findings, and implement process improvements to enhance operational performance and compliance.
• Chair the corporate safety committee and provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership on Hse initiatives and risk mitigation.

• Certified safety professional or industrial hygienist or professional engineer.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related degree.
• Demonstrated executive leadership and consulting capabilities with the ability to translate business strategy into scalable operational processes and systems that drive sustained performance.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate cross‑functional teams while effectively delegating responsibilities and optimizing workflow execution.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all…