EHS Manager, Pre-Operations (Wind/Solar/BESS)

Invenergy; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking an EHS Manager, Pre-Operations to lead and oversee environmental, health, and safety programs for wind, solar, and battery storage projects. You will partner with Development, Construction, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure safe, compliant project execution from development through turnover to operations.

The role emphasizes hazard recognition, incident prevention, and continuous improvement while guiding contractors and site leadership in EHS practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive EHS experience supporting utility-scale energy, power generation, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of industry and construction safety practices and environmental compliance.
• Ability to influence project leaders and manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS reporting systems.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Invenergy EHS policies, standards, management systems, and project-specific plans across assigned wind, solar, and BESS projects.
• Partner with Development and project teams during site selection and design to identify EHS risks and incorporate controls early in the project lifecycle.
• Develop, review, and implement project EHS plans and compliance activities including emergency response plans and permits.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness drills and response arrangements with project teams, contractors, and local responders.
• Interpret and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS laws, regulations, permits, and commitments.

Skills

EHS management

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Education

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

Job description

Invenergy is seeking an EHS Manager, Pre-Operations to lead and oversee environmental, health, and safety programs for wind, solar, and battery storage projects. You will partner with Development, Construction, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure safe, compliant project execution from development through turnover to operations.

The role emphasizes hazard recognition, incident prevention, and continuous improvement while guiding contractors and site leadership in EHS practices.