Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Spencer Ogden; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for travel (GSA rate)

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking an experienced HSE Professional for a utility-scale solar project in Illinois. This hands-on leadership role involves ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while working closely with contractors. The ideal candidate should have significant HSE experience, particularly in electrical safety, and possess relevant OSHA certifications. This is a site-based position that offers a unique opportunity to influence site safety culture during construction.

Qualifications

• Several years of HSE experience, preferably in solar projects.
• Experience in Owner’s Representative or management-level safety role.
• Solid understanding of construction safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Enforce site safety programs in compliance with OSHA.
• Serve as the primary on-site HSE point of contact.
• Conduct safety training, inspections, and audits.

Skills

Strong electrical safety background

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of OSHA standards

Education

OSHA Certification: OSHA 30, OSHA 500/510, or CHST

Job description

HSE Professional – Utility-Scale Solar Project

Please note: There will be a per diem for this opportunity (GSA rate)

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Professional to support a large-scale utility solar project in Tazewell County, IL. This role will serve in an Owner’s Representative capacity, ensuring all health, safety, and environmental standards are met throughout the construction lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on electrical safety during the interconnection phase.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for a safety professional who is confident working directly with EPC contractors, field leadership, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental Oversight

• Enforce site safety programs in compliance with OSHA and project‑specific requirements
• Oversee lockout/tagout procedures, trenching and excavation safety, and electrical safety protocols
• Monitor crane operations and high‑risk electrical activities

Owner’s Representative – HSE

• Serve as the primary on‑site HSE point of contact
• Partner with contractors to ensure adherence to safety standards and corrective actions

Training, Compliance & Documentation

• Conduct and/or coordinate safety training, inspections, and audits
• Maintain site‑specific safety plans, permits, and documentation
• Lead incident reporting and corrective action tracking

Reporting & Coordination

• Provide regular safety performance updates, incident reporting, and compliance metrics to senior HSE leadership
• Support contractor staffing coordination and collaborate with project controls on staffing and budget considerations

Required Qualifications

• Several years of HSE experience, preferably on utility‑scale solar or power generation projects
• Strong electrical safety background, particularly during project connection and commissioning phases
• Solid understanding of trenching, excavation, and construction safety best practices
• Experience working in an Owner’s Representative or management‑level safety role
• OSHA Certification: OSHA 30, OSHA 500/510, or CHST required
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and proactively identify safety risks
• Utility‑scale experience and a calm, confident leadership style strongly preferred

Additional Information

• Travel requirements to be confirmed
• Position is site‑based during active construction

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to play a key safety leadership role on a major renewable energy project, working at the owner level and directly influencing site safety culture and outcomes.