EHS Leader - Pre-Operations for Renewable Energy Projects

Invenergy; Pleasant Home (KY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking an EHS Manager, Pre-Operations to oversee environmental, health, and safety programs for new wind, solar, and BESS projects. You will partner with development, construction, engineering, and site leadership to plan and execute work safely and in compliance across the project lifecycle.

You will establish project-specific EHS expectations, support permitting, and promote a proactive culture focused on hazard recognition, incident prevention, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of progressive EHS experience in utility-scale energy, power generation, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of industry and construction safety practices, contractor management, incident investigation, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to influence project leaders, field personnel, contractors, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic EHS reporting or management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Invenergy EHS policies, standards, management systems, and project-specific plans across wind, solar, and BESS projects.
• Collaborate with Development and project teams during site selection to identify EHS risks and apply controls early.
• Develop and implement project EHS plans, emergency response, waste handling, and permit compliance.
• Coordinate drills and emergency response with teams, contractors, and responders.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations across projects.
• Oversee turnover of records and training for safe project handoff to operations.
• Provide EHS training and ensure site personnel meet Invenergy expectations.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and environmental events; document and share lessons learned.

Skills

EHS management

Contractor management

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

EHS management software

Job description

Invenergy is seeking an EHS Manager, Pre-Operations to oversee environmental, health, and safety programs for new wind, solar, and BESS projects. You will partner with development, construction, engineering, and site leadership to plan and execute work safely and in compliance across the project lifecycle.

You will establish project-specific EHS expectations, support permitting, and promote a proactive culture focused on hazard recognition, incident prevention, and continuous improvement.