Regional Manager, EHS

Leeward Renewable Energy • Remote - TX, TX

6d • Remote

About The Position

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity. LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.

Job Summary:
The Regional EHS Manager - Operations, within LRE's EHS, Quality & Training function, reports to the Director of EHS, Quality & Training and provides strategic safety leadership and oversight for operational plants within an assigned region. As the owner's representative, the role partners with regional and site leadership and contractor teams to strengthen safety programs, support OSHA and LRE compliance, analyze leading indicators, coach personnel, and improve safety performance through remote support and frequent plant travel.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Safety Management Professional (SMP) certification.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping requirements and strong medical case management skills.
• Experience with safety incident management software.
• Strong safety leadership, interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and interact effectively with employees at all levels in an operational environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to prepare accurate, grammatically correct reports.
• Commitment to personal responsibility for one's own safety, the safety of others, and LRE's Zero Injury principles.
• Current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or construction management or civil/electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent field experience minimum of 6 years renewable energy construction management experience to include knowledge of; civil & electrical construction, PV, wind turbine, and BESS installation techniques.
• Minimum of five (5) years of contractor management experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.
• First Aid and/or CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic safety leadership and oversight for operational plants in an assigned region.
• Partner with Regional Directors, Plant Managers, Site Leads, Site Technicians, and contractor teams to implement and maintain effective site-specific safety programs.
• Communicate safety performance, risks, incidents, and operational needs to regional leadership and the Director of EHS, Quality & Training.
• Execute LRE's safety strategy and Zero Injury principles and analyze leading indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor site activities and monthly safety training for compliance with OSHA requirements and LRE rules and policies.
• Review job safety analyses and site safety plans to strengthen hazard identification and controls.
• Conduct workplace audits and inspections and track corrective actions through closure.
• Train and coach personnel on safety expectations and EHS systems including IS Networld, EHS Insight, and The LRE Grid.
• Lead or support incident investigations, incident reporting, corrective actions, and lessons learned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior