EHS Leader: Wind, Solar & BESS Pre-Operations

Invenergy; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking an EHS Manager, Pre-Operations to lead environmental, health, and safety programs for wind, solar, and BESS projects across development and construction stages. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant project execution and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, investigative skills, and experience in contractor management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in safety, environment, or related field.
• Minimum of five years in progressive EHS roles for utility-scale energy or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to influence project leaders, field personnel, and contractors while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Invenergy EHS policies, standards, and project-specific plans across wind, solar, and BESS projects.
• Partner with Development and project teams during site selection, due diligence, design, procurement, contracting, and constructability reviews to identify EHS risks and incorporate controls early.
• Develop and implement project EHS plans, emergency response, waste handling, and permit compliance activities.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness drills with project teams, contractors, and local responders.
• Interpret and support compliance with federal, state, and local EHS laws and OSHA requirements.
• Ensure smooth handoff of projects to Operations with training, records turnover, and readiness review.
• Coordinate EHS orientation, training, and toolbox talks for personnel and contractors.
• Conduct field inspections, audits, and corrective action tracking with timely closure.

Skills

EHS program management

Influence stakeholders

Hazard recognition

Contractor management

Communication skills

MS Office

Driver's license

US work authorization

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

EHS management systems

Job description

Invenergy is seeking an EHS Manager, Pre-Operations to lead environmental, health, and safety programs for wind, solar, and BESS projects across development and construction stages. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant project execution and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, investigative skills, and experience in contractor management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.