EHSQ Operations Manager

DESCRIPTION

Title: EHSQ Operations Manager
Department: EHSQ
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Sr. Director of EHSQ
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid

EHSQ Operations Manager

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp ("HQC US") develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.

The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.

The EHSQ Operations Manager provides the leadership, systems oversight, and administrative coordination necessary to ensure the EHSQ Department operates seamlessly on a day-to-day basis. This includes managing external EHSQ agencies, consultants and contractors, and managing department meetings and reporting functions as well as team metrics for department performance. This role coordinates the set-up and maintains oversight of EHSQ Systems and vendors that support individual projects, the department and the Company as a whole.

The EHSQ Operations Manager is also responsible for preparing and delivering departmental and contractual EHSQ reports, administering SharePoint for Department efficiency, documentation retention, and driving standardization across the EHSQ Department. By ensuring stability, efficiency, and compliance in all operational processes, this position enables the EHSQ team to focus on project execution while presenting polished and consistent outputs to internal and external stakeholders.

This position reports directly to the Sr. Director of EHSQ (or another designated member of senior management). The role is remote, with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Travel is required up to 20% of the time, which may include short-notice trips and extended site visits as business needs dictate.

• Monitors the onboarding and training for new EHSQ staff to ensure alignment with processes, tools, and expectations.
• Coordinates the set-up and maintains oversight of EHSQ Systems and vendors that support individual projects and the Company as a whole.
• Coordinates the implementation of EHSQ activities to ensure consistent implementation across departments and projects.
• Manages the administrative functions for Procore, Sharepoint, Smartsheets and any other software required for Department efficiency.
• Administer SharePoint sites and libraries to support documentation retention, version control, and organizational best practices.
• Coordinates all departmental meetings, including coordinating the implementation of action items resulting from these meetings.
• Oversee departmental administrative functions including but not limited to: timesheets, expense reports, and travel requests, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Leads, prepare, maintain, and deliver weekly and monthly EHSQ reports and dashboards for leadership and contractual obligations, summarizing KPIs, trends, and risks.
• Review, edit, and standardize departmental documentation including EHSQ Plans, procedures, and reports to ensure polished and professional outputs.
• Create templates, style guides, and document control processes to unify departmental deliverables.
• Manage professional development and growth for all EHSQ staff.
• Coordinate training and development programs for EHSQ Systems, maintaining proficiency in Procore and SharePoint.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, Operations, and Project Management to align EHSQ processes with company-wide systems and standards.
• Audit existing departmental documentation and implement continuous improvements for clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
• Track departmental budgets, procurement requests, and resource allocations to support operational readiness.
• Collect and analyze project data to provide actionable insights and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain departmental dashboards and digital tools in Procore, SharePoint, and Power BI to improve accessibility, reporting, and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement of company wide EHSQ workflows through Procore auditing, reporting, and records management, ensuring consistency, compliance, and actionable insights.
• Assist in interviewing, evaluating, and onboarding potential EHSQ staff to ensure strong EHSQ leadership across projects.
• Develop and approve EHSQ Control Verification Checklists and related work instructions for key site activities.
• Represent the company in EHSQ-related discussions with project owners, lenders, and…