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AES Clean Energy is currently seeking a Safety Specialist 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 remote based in the Northeast and report to the Safety Manager. 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:
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Lead activities and efforts around EHS-related incidents and investigations
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Identify and build action plans and strategies through analytics
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Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory EHS requirements
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Maintain and continually improve the EHS Management Systems
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Direct, develop and deliver safety, health and environmental training programs
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Contribute to achieve EHS targets in support of business objectives.
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Acts as a lead person or technical expert on complex projects
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Other duties as assigned
Key Requirements:
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Proven leadership skills
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Experience in a utility scale solar project (preferred)
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Possesses a passion for Environmental Health and Safety
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Possesses understanding of safety programs, understands how to operate with them and knows why they are in place
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Ability to effectively communicate and influence at all levels of an organization
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Ability to build effective relationships; possess strong interpersonal skills
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Ability to review, analyze and draw conclusions from data; effectively use the conclusions to make and communicate key recommendations
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Strong computer and analytical skills
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Good communication
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Has an attitude that "finishes the work" to a high level of professionalism
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Must be able to and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
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Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field required, advanced degree preferred
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3-5 years related experience
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Demonstrates alignment with AES Values, cultural foundational elements and our WE ARE AES principles
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