# EHS Manager

**Company:** [IS International Services](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/k14dJwU5PrDnLV6jbxJFCd.md)
**Location:** Mt. Juliet, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Department:** IS International

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## Description

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.