March 28, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Safety Manager

Organization:
AES Corporation
Region:
United States, Hawaii, Kapolei
End of contest:
September 30, 2021
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Safety specialist
Description

The work we do at AES is vital to improving millions of lives every day. Take the next step in your career and experience our flexible and wide-ranging opportunities. Challenge yourself to continuously improve and innovate, broaden your expertise and build relationships with a diverse network of professionals. 

AES Clean Energy is currently seeking an EHS Manager to oversee construction contractor Environmental, Health, and Safety plans and compliance for solar and solar + battery storage and wind construction projects in the US.  The position will be based in Hawaii and report to the Director of EHSS.  The role requires the ability to oversee EHS plans and compliance on multiple project portfolios and periodic travel to construction sites to audit contractor compliance with AES Clean Energy's EHS policies and local project requirements. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with AES Clean Energy's construction team to review contractor EHS programs, audit construction projects for compliance with EHS policies, consult internally to project teams on EHS related issues, and manage internal EHS reporting with support from the project construction team.

  • Work with the project teams to implement corporate EHS programs on construction projects and improve processes and guidance related to EHS management.

  • Lead activities and efforts around EHS-related incidents and investigations.  Perform Root Cause Analysis in collaboration with the project team during EHS incident investigation.

  • Contributes to development of EHS strategy and action plans for AES Clean Energy to meet EHS targets, reduce risks, and improve performance.

  • Maintain compliance with all applicable EHS regulations and requirements.

  • Maintain and continually improve the EHS Management Systems (EMS and SMS).

  • Develop and deliver EHS related training as needed.

  • Contribute to achieving EHS targets in support of business objectives.

  • Act as an advisor and technical expert on issues related to EHS on the company's construction projects

  • Participate and provide input on EHS initiatives.

  • Manage EHS best practices, coordinate with AES global EHS team to implement policies with construction contractors, and share EHS lessons learned throughout the company.

  • Visit project construction sites to conduct EHS inspections and audits.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements:

  • 5-8 years related experience

  • Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field required, advanced degree preferred.

  • CSP, CIH, CHMM (or similar) certification preferred but not required.

  • OSHA 500 Trainer Certification for Construction (preferred)

  • Proven leadership skills.

  • Experience in solar and battery storage construction, electric industry, or power plants (preferred).

  • Passion for Environmental, Health, and Safety management.

  • Ability to effectively communicate and influence at all levels of an organization. 

  • Ability to build effective relationships.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Strong computer and analytical skills

  • Ability to lead assigned tasks to closure while maintaining high level of professionalism.

  • Able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent organizational, project, planning & time management skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.   

  • Able to work supportively and collaboratively with other teams.

  • Able to build relationships and trust with key stakeholders and contractors.

  • Demonstrates alignment with AES Values.

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Contact

AES Corporation

4300 Wilson Blvd

Arlington

Virginia United States

www.aes.com