NovaSource Power Services · 1 month ago
QHSE Manager - Pacific and Mountain West Operations
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNovaSource Power Services is the premier global service partner for renewables asset owners, focused on optimizing project lifecycles. The QHSE Manager will guide leadership and operations in health, safety, and environmental compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations and promoting sustainability initiatives.
Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Working knowledge of Cal EPA, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable EHS standards including CPUC, CalEPA, CUPA, CERS, and Hazardous Materials Business Plan
Manage Environmental compliance program across NovaSource operations to ensure compliance with the corporate environmental policy and establish procedures consistent with corporate objectives
Lead environmental initiatives and participate in deploying initiatives on key environmental matters including greenhouse gas emissions, waste management, sustainability and proactive compliance auditing
Optimize use of environmental reserves for open environmental matters and prepare accurate environmental disclosures, as required by regulations. Prepare and/or assist in the timely completion of environmental reports
Ensure all environmental permit requirements are up to date and facilities are maintaining compliance
Manage environmental due diligence for acquisitions and environmental disclosures for divestures
Review and comment on new and renewed business contracts that are referred to the corporate legal department; respond to environmental claims such as lawsuits, complaints and notices of violations
Assist the organization in managing annual reporting requirements including Tier 1 or 2, waste, and air monitoring
Manage new or legacy environmental cleanup matters to closure
Provide training to site personnel who are responsible for EHS compliance at the site level. This includes providing practical demonstration of procedures and providing coaching/mentoring during training sessions
Assist field personnel in identifying hazards and demonstrating methods and solutions to mitigate hazards encountered during the performance of operations-related activities. This includes working side by side with site personnel and recommending appropriate controls
Assist site personnel with the creation of emergency plans, and execution of periodic emergency drills. Building collaborative relationships with local emergency personnel. Participation in these drills as a monitor is recommended
Working closely with technicians during the performance of tasks, demonstrating proper procedures/processes, providing feedback, and assisting sites to actively participate in their own safety using learning teams
Assist field personnel during Incident investigations to help the organization identify and mitigate risks for future activities
Ensure that lessons and best practices learned during event investigations are transparently shared with all applicable parties across the fleet and throughout the company
Facilitate the improvement of all EHS-related programs and procedures by gathering data, observations, and feedback at the site level and relaying it to EHS
Assist sites with solving EHS challenges that arise on a day-to-day basis. This includes working cross-functionally to implement engineering and administrative controls
Perform EHS audits on sites to ensure compliance with customer contract requirements and all NSPS EHS programs and procedures. Assist in the development of improvements and updates to the EHS Audit program
Assist Area Managers in reviewing safety plans for major work. This includes reviewing subcontractor programs and subcontractor training levels to ensure applicable EHS standards are met, reviewing, and commenting on major job plans, and providing feedback to Area Managers as major work plans are executed
In partnership with the NSPS Training Department, help to provide training on items such as Electrical Safety & HV/MV Switching, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hazard Recognition and Control, Aerial Lifts, Fall Protection & Rescue, Rigging & Hoisting, Ergonomics, etc
Provide support and assistance to operating sites to help them prepare for regulatory inspections. Assist site personnel and inspectors with these inspections when needed
Participate/facilitate regional safety meetings and/or local safety committee meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in QHSE related field, Occupational Safety, Environmental, or similar
8+ years experience in QHSE roles, preferably in an industrial manufacturing or industrial power-related environment
Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight
Ability to analyze project risks and proactively identify solutions with a flexible, creative, and solution-focused outlook on problem solving
Maintains effectiveness during procedural/organizational changes and when dealing with varying personality styles and tasks
Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations. Written expressions are clear, concise, and convey the desired message
Ability to navigate and succeed in a highly matrixed reporting structure, preferably at an international company
Willing to work weekends and on short notice when needed and the ability to work in adverse weather conditions
Willing to travel 40% - 60% to NSPS operating sites in North America
Organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
Experience reading, comprehending, and implementing OSHA and other regulatory standards pertaining to HSE
Advanced computer skills utilizing the MS Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schematic, or schedule form
Comprehensive interpersonal, speaking and writing skills to lead and influence personnel, to present technical information and proposed courses of action to members of management, and to effectively conduct regular training courses
Preferred
Solar experience and technical qualifications (knowledge of multiple inverter OEM's)
Electrical Safety Qualified Worker or other high voltage qualifications
Recognized Professional Certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, etc
Company
NovaSource Power Services
NovaSource Power Services (“NovaSource”), a portfolio company of Clairvest Group Inc.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100MKey Investors
OMERS Private Equity
2022-08-09Private Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Akshay Sagar
President and Chief Executive Officer
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