Advisor - Health & Safety
Join Boralex Inc. to help transform today's energy challenges into sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Boralex has been providing renewable and affordable energy for over 30 years, operating assets with an installed capacity of more than 3 GW and developing a project portfolio of 6.8 GW in wind, solar, and energy storage.
Reporting to the Occupational Health and Safety Director, you will facilitate the development and implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety (H&S) Management System across our US wind and solar portfolio, 80% of which is in Texas and New Mexico (TX, NM, CA, AL, IN). Your role is focused on advising, guiding, and influencing operations managers and workers to achieve a zero incidents outcome.
Responsibilities- Promote a strong culture of safety.
- Support the development and implementation of the H&S strategic plan in collaboration with the H&S Department and operational leadership.
- Provide guidance and act as a role model for workers, supervisors and managers in the effective implementation of processes and procedures.
- Conduct regular site visits to support operational staff and ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and programs through coaching, inspections, and audits.
- Support site managers and supervisors to update risk assessments and related control measures.
- Collaborate in incident investigations for recordable and high potential incidents, identify root causes and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor onsite implementation of corrective actions with managers.
- Maintain an overview of project progress and the achievement of H&S objectives at all sites.
- Ensure legal changes are tracked and communicated for implementation on the field.
- Participate in the development, updating, and management of programs, initiatives, or activities.
- Participate in various committees such as the Joint Health and Safety committee.
- Contribute to the preparation and delivery of routine H&S reports and other communications.
- Acquire new H&S skills and knowledge by actively participating in promising projects within an international team.
- Propose and implement innovative OHS solutions.
- A bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Science, Engineering (or other relevant education).
- 7–10 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in the renewable energy or oil and gas industry is a significant asset.
- In-depth knowledge of H&S legal requirements and standards.
- Strong sense of collaboration and customer service.
- Excellent ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
- Strong focus on achieving results and a proven change agent.
- Efficient, reliable, and strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, ability to establish effective partnerships, and coach individuals and/or teams.
- Willingness to travel frequently to sites (40–50%).
- Ability to work at heights, including climbing and descending wind turbines.
- Valid driver's license.
- Continuous training and professional development.
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Retirement plan enhanced by Boralex.
- Group insurance plan tailored to your personal needs.
- Membership allowance at a sports centre of your choice.
- Flexible schedule that allows more time with family.
- Pension plan contribution.
Mid‑Senior level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionHealth Care Provider
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