Field EHS Specialist — Drive Safety & Compliance

Invenergy; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Bonus program eligibility

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to ensure site compliance with EHS policies, programs, and procedures. You will contribute to developing EHS programs, conduct audits, and provide recommendations for continuous safety improvement across projects.

You will deliver training, manage required compliance activities, and support reporting and documentation. Occasional regional travel is required to implement standards and audits at multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA workplace standards, industry best practices and other guidance referenced during PV/BESS workplace operations (ANSI, NFPA 70e)
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental guidance, standards, and best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with various departments within Invenergy
• Technical & practical EHS knowledge, on various topics such as hoisting & rigging, fall protection, excavation and trenching, electrical safety, confined space, incident investigation, PPE and EPPE
• Knowledge of PV/BESS systems; including DC systems and AC medium voltage systems
• Knowledge of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection
• Knowledge of TMEIC/SMA/GE/Power Electronics inverters, single axis/PVH/NEXTracker trackers, Longi/Risen/Talesun modules
• Knowledge of utility scale PV/BESS substation operations
• Have good written, oral and computer communication skills to effectively deliver EHS-related information to employees and contractors
• Ability to prepare accurate reports containing findings and recommendations
• Ability to perform time critical tasks and a wide variety of duties, maintain responsibilities and oversight of multiple programs as needed
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications and other Internet-based reporting tools
• Experience and knowledge of the risks involved in the maintenance of equipment in the renewable energy generation industry
• Associates Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and identify hazards in the workplace and at job sites to create a safe and healthy environment
• Facilitate the implementation of Invenergy standards and procedures at sites
• Manage required compliance activities, including the implementation of Invenergy EHS programs
• Initiate investigations for incidents or near miss events as necessary or required including compilation and completion of forms for entry in the EHS management system
• Conduct appropriate inspections and audits and ensure corrective actions are monitored and documented
• Complete, document, and submit all required EHS reports and recordkeeping information
• Deliver training on EHS policies and programs as needed
• Ensure the 3E system of SDS management is properly utilized
• Communicate regular updates regarding injury and illness awareness and mitigating measures. Follow up with the Site Managers as necessary
• Establish good rapport with personnel through periodic site visits and attendance of recurring regional conference calls
• Manage documentation related to EHS initiatives and ad hoc programs such as safety stand downs, Safety Alerts and Bulletins
• Perform other EHS related duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

Invenergy is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to ensure site compliance with EHS policies, programs, and procedures. You will contribute to developing EHS programs, conduct audits, and provide recommendations for continuous safety improvement across projects.

You will deliver training, manage required compliance activities, and support reporting and documentation. Occasional regional travel is required to implement standards and audits at multiple sites.