EHS Manager

IS International Services · Mt. Juliet

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We are searching for an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager for a new facility in the eastern Nashville Metro Area. This person is responsible for the implementation and execution of EHS activities across construction, commissioning, service, and operational & maintenance activities, with particular focus on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installation, integration, quality and energization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical advisor to project’s CMT and contractors.
• Independently determine approaches and develop solutions to resolve EHS issues.
• Continuously monitor equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure required EHS plans and all applicable regulations, codes and standards are followed.
• Stop work when unsafe and determine appropriate corrective and preventative action to be taken and completed prior to restarting.
• Establish a weekly inspection/assessment schedule with each contractor working at site. and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Develop and conduct project EHS orientation sessions for all persons working or entering the project site and maintain training records.
• Ensures industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring is performed as necessary and instrumentation equipment is maintained.
• Coordinate in RCA investigations of near misses, injuries, unsafe conditions, and incidents that do or could involve actual or potential liability; maintain records of pertinent data and compile required analysis reports on such investigations.
• Attends contractor tailboard meetings, pre job briefings and JSA review meetings.
• Lead weekly safety meeting with CMT and contractor management participation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, EHS, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of relevant education, certifications, and demonstrated experience.
• 7-10 years of EHS experience, with a significant portion supporting construction, renewable energy, power generation, or comparable environments.
• Working knowledge of relevant OSHA, EPA, and NFPA 70E regulations, codes, and standards.
• Professional certifications such as: CSP – Certified Safety Professional, CHST – Construction Health and Safety Technician, ASP – Associate Safety professional, NEBOSH, or equivalent EHS qualification.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction, First Aid/CPR/AED training preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point programs.
• Strong team and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, coach, and guide others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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