Regional Safety Manager

Job Description:

• Oversee preparation of site-specific safety plans and activity hazard analyses for assigned projects
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and adopted standards
• Develop and implement long-term strategy and short-term plans for continuous improvement of safety, health, and environmental compliance across regional business operations
• Ensure personal protective equipment meets applicable OSHA requirements and employees are trained in proper use
• Conduct safety audits of assigned project sites
• Ensure incidents are reported, investigated, subjected to comprehensive root-cause analysis, and followed by corrective actions
• Review subcontractor safety qualifications and attend pre-construction meetings
• Work with project supervision and management to create solutions to safety concerns
• Foster and maintain a positive safety culture for project personnel
• Maintain safety certifications required by contracts
• Conduct monthly safety meetings for project staff
• Support Ameresco business units, projects, and operations throughout the United States based on business needs
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health engineering or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible EHS experience supporting construction, renewable energy, industrial, manufacturing, utility, or energy related operations
• Demonstrated experience supporting utility-scale or commercial solar PV construction projects, BESS, and/or solar O&M activities
• Strong working knowledge of electrical safety, NFPA 70e, lockout/tagout, arc flash hazard mitigation, and energized work practices
• Demonstrated experience applying OSHA Construction (29 CFR 1926) and General Industry (29 CFR 1910) standards is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Procore, and other basic computer skills
• Proven experience in OSHA Compliance
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification is required
• Current First Aid & CPR certification is required
• Valid driver’s license in good standing issued by state of residence
• Advanced OSHA certifications are preferred (OSHA 510, OSHA 511, etc.)
• CSP, ASP, SMS, or other recognized professional safety certifications are preferred
• Board Certified Safety Professional certifications are preferred (e.g. CHST, OHST, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 75%
• Skillful verbal and written communication, excellent writing skills, and professional communication with leaders, project teams, and subcontractors

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Performance incentives
• Bonuses
• Commissions
• Equity
• Comprehensive and competitive employee benefits
• People-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans