QHSE Manager - Pacific and Mountain West Operations - (Remote)

NovaSource Power Services•Rosamond, CA

33d•Remote

About The Position

The QHSE Manager will provide guidance to NovaSource leadership and regional operations in the areas of health Safety, and Environmental compliance, policy deployment, environmental management systems, Health and safety management systems and sustainability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven success in a dynamic, fast paced environment and show critical thinking, innovation and agility in executing on multiple, complex initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in QHSE related field, Occupational Safety, Environmental, or similar.
8+ years experience in QHSE roles, preferably in an industrial manufacturing or industrial power-related environment
Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight.
Ability to analyze project risks and proactively identify solutions with a flexible, creative, and solution-focused outlook on problem solving.
Maintains effectiveness during procedural/organizational changes and when dealing with varying personality styles and tasks.
Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations. Written expressions are clear, concise, and convey the desired message.
Ability to navigate and succeed in a highly matrixed reporting structure, preferably at an international company.
Willing to work weekends and on short notice when needed and the ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
Willing to travel 40% - 60% to NSPS operating sites in North America.
Organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines.
Experience reading, comprehending, and implementing OSHA and other regulatory standards pertaining to HSE.
Advanced computer skills utilizing the MS Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schematic, or schedule form.
Comprehensive interpersonal, speaking and writing skills to lead and influence personnel, to present technical information and proposed courses of action to members of management, and to effectively conduct regular training courses.
Fluent in English is mandatory.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Solar experience and technical qualifications (knowledge of multiple inverter OEM's).
Electrical Safety Qualified Worker or other high voltage qualifications.
Recognized Professional Certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, etc.

Responsibilities

Working knowledge of Cal EPA, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable EHS standards including CPUC, CalEPA, CUPA, CERS, and Hazardous Materials Business Plan.
Manage Environmental compliance program across NovaSource operations to ensure compliance with the corporate environmental policy and establish procedures consistent with corporate objectives.
Lead environmental initiatives and participate in deploying initiatives on key environmental matters including greenhouse gas emissions, waste management, sustainability and proactive compliance auditing.
Optimize use of environmental reserves for open environmental matters and prepare accurate environmental disclosures, as required by regulations. Prepare and/or assist in the timely completion of environmental reports.
Ensure all environmental permit requirements are up to date and facilities are maintaining compliance.
Manage environmental due diligence for acquisitions and environmental disclosures for divestures.
Review and comment on new and renewed business contracts that are referred to the corporate legal department; respond to environmental claims such as lawsuits, complaints and notices of violations.
Assist the organization in managing annual reporting requirements including Tier 1 or 2, waste, and air monitoring.
Manage new or legacy environmental cleanup matters to closure.
Provide training to site personnel who are responsible for EHS compliance at the site level. This includes providing practical demonstration of procedures and providing coaching/mentoring during training sessions.
Assist field personnel in identifying hazards and demonstrating methods and solutions to mitigate hazards encountered during the performance of operations-related activities. This includes working side by side with site personnel and recommending appropriate controls.
Assist site personnel with the creation of emergency plans, and execution of periodic emergency drills. Building collaborative relationships with local emergency personnel. Participation in these drills as a monitor is recommended.
Working closely with technicians during the performance of tasks, demonstrating proper procedures/processes, providing feedback, and assisting sites to actively participate in their own safety using learning teams.
Assist field personnel during Incident investigations to help the organization identify and mitigate risks for future activities.
Ensure that lessons and best practices learned during event investigations are transparently shared with all applicable parties across the fleet and throughout the company.
Facilitate the improvement of all EHS-related programs and procedures by gathering data, observations, and feedback at the site level and relaying it to EHS.
Assist sites with solving EHS challenges that arise on a day-to-day basis. This includes working cross-functionally to implement engineering and administrative controls.
Perform EHS audits on sites to ensure compliance with customer contract requirements and all NSPS EHS programs and procedures. Assist in the development of improvements and updates to the EHS Audit program.
Assist Area Managers in reviewing safety plans for major work. This includes reviewing subcontractor programs and subcontractor training levels to ensure applicable EHS standards are met, reviewing, and commenting on major job plans, and providing feedback to Area Managers as major work plans are executed.
In partnership with the NSPS Training Department, help to provide training on items such as Electrical Safety & HV/MV Switching, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hazard Recognition and Control, Aerial Lifts, Fall Protection & Rescue, Rigging & Hoisting, Ergonomics, etc.
Provide support and assistance to operating sites to help them prepare for regulatory inspections. Assist site personnel and inspectors with these inspections when needed.
Participate/facilitate regional safety meetings and/or local safety committee meetings.