EHS Manager - Construction and Battery Storage

Location:

Reno, US, 89521

Position Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing Environmental, Health, Safety and Training success on Ormat construction projects and construction stages of battery storage facilities. This role is responsible to ensure contractors working on behalf of Ormat are in compliance with all EHS requirements, both Ormat as well as state and local regulations. This position is responsible for continuous improvement around safety culture. Guiding project management in an incident free culture.

Essential Functions

Up to 90% travel, by flight and driving.

Conducts daily safety inspections and audits, to ensure projects are being constructed within OSHA construction standards as well as state and federal regulations.

Review & update Ormat Construction Safety Manual, and applicable policies

Perform RCA’s for Ormat projects team, as well as guide RCA’s for contractors.

Work with project management teams and field workers to develop and implement solutions to safety related issues on project sites.

Ensures all contractors are in 1st Verify, or contractor verification system.

Leads monthly safety trainings and meetings with Project Managers and site contractors.

Examines workplace equipment, such as scaffolding, fall protections, lifting devices and personal protective equipment, making sure that they meet appropriate safety regulations and are being used properly

Conducts research on occupational health and safety matters and prepare summary or detailed reports on findings.

Develop, implement, and monitor safety indicators. Maintain, post, and file OSHA 300 log.

Manages health and safety information in Ormat’s Safety Management System, managing incident database, performing analysis, and developing reports

Researches and recommends safety solutions including tools, procedures, and safety equipment

Communicates with federal, state and local regulatory bodies

Attends conferences, meetings, and workshops to keep current on EHS regulations, methods, policies, and procedures, and to maintain required level of certification

May be required to occasionally work overtime and irregular hours

Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for extended periods of time.

Preferred abilities to be able to perform risk analysis and mitigation plans regarding battery storage and high voltage electric work.

Deliver on-site safety kick off orientations for all projects.

Other Responsibilities

Perform other related duties and projects as assigned by management

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

Associate degree in a related field or a combination of experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Must have a minimum of 5 years’ safety experience construction and preferred experience in battery storage and high voltage electric safety.

OSHA 30-hour Construction required, OSHA #510 or #502 Authorized Trainer preferred

Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) strongly desired.

Knowledge of RCA process.

Must have detailed knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety construction regulations.

Must possess acceptable technical writing, verbal, visual, and written communication skills, bi-lingual preferred.

Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentations. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and use of the Internet.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable under Ormat’s driver safety program.

Physical Requirements

This job requires sitting approximately 30% and standing up to 70%.

The ability to lift 25 lbs. repeatedly.

Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations.

This job requires standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.

Must be able to work in severe weather conditions.

Up to 90% travel domestically and internationally.