Health and Safety Manager - power generation

Adams Dearborn; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading firm in power generation is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee compliance with safety regulations and policies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of safety-related experience, with a focus on high-voltage environments. Responsibilities include developing and implementing safety protocols, leading safety drills, and conducting audits. This role requires domestic and international travel of up to 40%. Competitive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field – or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a safety‑related role, with 2+ years in high‑voltage environments.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies aligned with current industry standards and regulations.
• Create safety policies, procedures, and documentation that are both regulatory‑compliant and user‑friendly.
• Lead and participate in working-at-heights and confined space rescue drills to ensure safety preparedness.
• Investigate incidents and near‑misses, conduct Root Cause Analyses, and recommend corrective actions.
• Represent the organization in meetings with regulatory bodies and external safety‑related stakeholders.
• Review and interpret safety reports and regulatory data to ensure adherence to technical requirements.
• Conduct safety audits at operational sites across North America to ensure compliance with both internal and external safety standards.

Job description

Health and Safety Manager - Power Generation

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Quality Assurance

Industries: Electric Power Generation, Services for Renewable Energy, and Utilities

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies aligned with current industry standards and regulations.
• Create safety policies, procedures, and documentation that are both regulatory‑compliant and user‑friendly.
• Lead and participate in working-at-heights and confined space rescue drills to ensure safety preparedness.
• Investigate incidents and near‑misses, conduct Root Cause Analyses, and recommend corrective actions.
• Represent the organization in meetings with regulatory bodies and external safety‑related stakeholders.
• Review and interpret safety reports and regulatory data to ensure adherence to technical requirements.
• Conduct safety audits at operational sites across North America to ensure compliance with both internal and external safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field – or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a safety‑related role, with 2+ years in high‑voltage environments.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 40% of the time.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Tuition assistance

Contact: [e-mail]