Environmental Health And Safety Manager

Seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager responsible for HSE Management System implementation, document control, reporting, auditing, business intelligence/ data analytics and management of change process for all HSE Policies and Procedures. This position will be valued as an integral part of the 300 Feet team, and is required to maintain high regard for customer service, quality, and safety.

• Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices on the assigned wind farm(s). This includes wearing and demonstrating the proper use of essential safety equipment, including a personal fall arrest system, as well as identifying potential hazards on the job.
• Pass physical fitness tests required to maintain Global Wind Organization Certification.
• Climb wind towers and access wind turbines to perform Health and Safety tasks.
• Lift, carry, and transport essential equipment, tools, and materials to job site.
• Adhere to and represent the company’s values and behaviors as defined by the 300 Feet philosophy, Vision and HSE Policy Statements while reinforcing Line Management’s and individual Employee’s responsibility for HSE.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the ISO 14000, and OHSAS 18000 HSE Management System pertaining to compliance and strategy for ECR’s North America Operations that establishes HSE as key Company Values and drives continuous improvement in HSE in all operations and functional departments of the company.
• Assist in the development, training and implementation of HSE Policies and Procedures for the ECR in North America.

• Maintain, monitor and on-time reporting of HSE performance metrics, statistics, records and injury reporting (OSHA 300) using paper and automated record keeping systems for the assigned region.
• Evaluate and coordinate HSE plans and programs proposed by Contractors/ Subcontractors working at the Company’s sites and monitor their performance to assure compliance. Perform quarterly contractor audits and biannual field assessments and daily observations.
• Review HSE deliverables, plans and programs proposed by Contractors working at Company’s construction sites and monitor their performance to assure compliance, with emphasis on the thorough evaluation of contractor pre-qualification.
• Actively participate in HSE Program reviews and recommending the HSE Management System Program Objectives & Targets.
• Train the Designated Site Safety Representatives within the assigned region in the area of HSE and monitor their performance to ensure compliance with established HSE policies, practices and reporting requirements. Train employees in HSE specific Topics.
  
  Qualifications

Five (5) years of EHS experience applicable to operations, maintenance and/or construction of power generation and related facilities, preferably wind.

A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing safety in a leadership role under the ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18000 protocols (ISO-9000 experience acceptable).

Have a working knowledge of Federal OSHA, Federal EPA, State OSHA/EPA and labor standards for General and Construction Industries, as well as the general principles of Industrial Safety and Industrial Hygiene. Canadian OSH, and Specific knowledge of local and state safety and environmental regulations beneficial. Proficient with Microsoft office suite, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project; implementation, auditing, management of change for ISO 40001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001.

Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems, e.g., Oracle, SAP, Maximo, learning management systems, HSE Information Systems.

Required:

Associates Degree in Occupational Health, Safety, and/or Environmental Science, or a related field from and accredited school (other than on-line or mail-in). Master’s Degree preferred.

Substitution Clause:
One (1) of the 5 years can be satisfied with Bachelor’s Degree;
Fifteen (15) years of experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.

Professional Certifications preferred.

This is a safety sensitive position. Primarily office environment; 75 - 100% of the time. May be exposed to hazardous conditions (Working at Height 300', Confined…