Safety Manager - Chicago, United States - Acciona

Description

ACCIONA Energa is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energa offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energa is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Conduct new employee project orientation and safety/environmental training with the company and subcontractor employees.
• Attend subcontractor preconstruction meetings, review task specific Job Hazard Analyses and assist with planning for safety issues.
• Implement, execute, and ensure compliance with the corporate Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Lead safety/environmental incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans. Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, EPA, and State/Local Regulators).
• Inspect construction site to ensure compliance and promote prevention.
• Review incident data and metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective action to address these areas.
• Provide risk assessment of construction site to evaluate safety hazards and offer remedial action.
• Evaluate contractor operational practices/equipment for safety compliance.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining a project crisis management plan.
• Conduct accident investigations and assists with OSHA and environmental inspections.
• Ensure that required regulatory permits are acquired, that reports are submitted to regulatory agencies, and any site permit conditions (e.g. sampling, record-keeping) are met.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines.
• Performs related duties as requested.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 8-10 years of progressive experience as an Environmental Health and System Professional.
• Strong overall knowledge of applicable environmental statutes and safety regulations.
• Operational knowledge of general industry and construction activities.
• High Voltage safety experience required.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.