EHS Manager: Lead Safety for Battery Storage Projects

IS International Services; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

IS International Services is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager for a new facility near Nashville, TN. You will implement and execute EHS activities across construction, commissioning, service, and operations, with emphasis on BESS installation and energization.

You will advise CMT and contractors, resolve EHS issues, monitor compliance, and lead safety discussions. A US work authorization and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, EHS, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7–10 years of EHS experience with construction/renewable energy exposure.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and NFPA 70E regulations.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, ASP, NEBOSH, or equivalent.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction; First Aid/CPR/AED training preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Advise project CMT and contractors on EHS.
• Independently resolve EHS issues with practical solutions.
• Monitor equipment, structures, and work to ensure EHS plans and regs are followed.
• Stop work when unsafe and implement corrective actions.
• Establish weekly inspection schedule with contractors and track actions.
• Develop and conduct project EHS orientations and maintain training records.
• Ensure industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring when needed.
• Coordinate RCA investigations of near misses and incidents.
• Attend tailboard meetings, pre-job briefs, and JSA reviews.
• Lead weekly safety meetings with CMT and contractor management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

IS International Services is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager for a new facility near Nashville, TN. You will implement and execute EHS activities across construction, commissioning, service, and operations, with emphasis on BESS installation and energization.

You will advise CMT and contractors, resolve EHS issues, monitor compliance, and lead safety discussions. A US work authorization and strong leadership are essential.