On-Site EHS Leader for Renewable Construction

Acciona S.A; Kentucky; On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Company vehicle

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HSA contributions

FSA options

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

PTO 15 days

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía seeks a Site EHS Manager to lead the safety culture at Fleming Solar Farm in Kentucky. You will oversee safety programs, training, inspections, and regulatory compliance across contractors and site personnel throughout construction.

The role requires coordinating with Engineering/Construction teams, conducting risk assessments, and driving continuous safety improvements while enforcing Stop Work Authority when hazards arise. Remote relocation may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of progressive safety experience in construction, industrial, energy, or renewable energy environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and construction safety best practices.
• High-voltage electrical safety experience required.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, safety audits, and corrective action management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Enablon or similar safety management systems preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, climb ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights, and navigate active construction sites.
• Ability to travel and temporarily relocate to project site during construction.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ACCIONA Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, the Site Safety Plan (SSP), Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Contractor Safety Policy, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Lead the implementation of project safety programs while fostering a proactive safety culture among ACCIONA employees, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Conduct project safety orientations, environmental and safety training, toolbox talks, daily safety meetings, and weekly safety committee meetings.
• Support pre-construction planning by reviewing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), participating in constructability reviews, identifying project risks, and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Perform routine site inspections, audits, safety observations, and risk assessments to verify compliance, identify hazards, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development for injuries, near misses, property damage, and environmental incidents to prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor safety performance metrics, identify trends, develop monthly safety campaigns, and prepare weekly and monthly safety reports to improve project safety performance.
• Oversee contractor safety documentation, qualifications, certifications, permits, and work practices to ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate emergency response plans, emergency preparedness drills, and operational readiness activities.
• Serve as ACCIONA's primary safety liaison during regulatory inspections and compliance activities while maintaining accurate safety records and documentation within TDoc, Enablon, or other required systems.
• Partner with Engineering and Construction teams to support Safety in Design initiatives, project closeout activities, lessons learned, and continuous improvement efforts, while exercising Stop Work Authority when imminent safety hazards exist.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Environmental compliance

Construction safety

High-voltage safety

Incident investigations

Risk assessments

Safety audits

Corrective actions

MS Office

Enablon

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Enablon

Job description

ACCIONA Energía seeks a Site EHS Manager to lead the safety culture at Fleming Solar Farm in Kentucky. You will oversee safety programs, training, inspections, and regulatory compliance across contractors and site personnel throughout construction.

The role requires coordinating with Engineering/Construction teams, conducting risk assessments, and driving continuous safety improvements while enforcing Stop Work Authority when hazards arise. Remote relocation may be involved.