Manager, Safety

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists the Senior Construction EHS Manager in all EHS related matters. Responsible for EHS functions necessary to support Leeward Renewable Energy LLC (LRE) Construction at an assigned jobsite.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide Safety Leadership creating enthusiasm and participation among management and craft workers, resulting in excellent safety performance.
• Work directly with the Site Manager and the management team to develop and implement and maintain an effective site-specific safety program.
• Communicate between LRE and client management regarding safety matters.
• Assist with executing the LRE safety strategy and zero accident culture on assigned project(s).
• Monitoring daily construction activities for compliance with OSHA and LRE rules/policies.
• Implement the project’s LRE program.
• Monitor monthly safety training for completion.
• Review and provide job safety analysis feedback.
• Perform workplace audits and inspections to closure.
• Monitor and provide training to project personnel on Concern Reports and Safety Observations.
• Assist in incident investigations and notifications as needed.
• Input and review incident reports.
• Assist in the execution of the jobsite safety plans.

Required Skills
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

• Bachelor’s Degree in occupational safety and/or health required, Masters preferred.
• Minimum of five-years’ experience in a wind or solar construction.
• First aid and/or CPR certification preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification required.
• Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification preferred.
• Experience with a general contractor preferred.
• In depth knowledge of OSHA’s recordkeeping standard and excellent medical management skills required.
• Formal safety training including OSHA 500 in the construction industry.
• Familiar with Gensuite Incident Management software.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Take ownership of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward LRE’s Zero Injury principles.
• Possess excellent people skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels in a construction environment.
• Candidate must also be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Type and author reports with accuracy and appropriate grammar.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to position objects and operate tools or controls.
• The employee regularly is required to remain in a stationary position and move to access people or machinery or workspaces.
• Employee is occasionally required to ascend and/or descend a ladder or stairs to reach
  work areas.
• The employee must regularly move up to 20 pounds and occasionally move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is regularly required to travel (as vehicle driver and as passenger on various modes of transportation) and frequently performs work on-site at construction work sites.
• Specific abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Employee views computer monitor regularly.
• The employee is required to be able to effectively communicate while on the job site and throughout the completion of duties.
• The working conditions of this position requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to maintain safety and prevent exposure to harmful materials.
• The environment for which this position functions may be exposed to prolonged loud noises and may contain scents and fragrances.
• Will be required to work overtime and weekends as project needs warrant.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.