Description

WindHQ, a division of CloudHQ established in 2020, is where renewable and sustainable energy meets global commerce. WindHQ LLC is a premiere energy related infrastructure company, developing future energy generation and energy consumption projects by creating consistent long-term cash-flows in favored market conditions to deliver a sound basis for appreciation. 

The EHS manager ensures that different workplace settings meet safety and health requirements and coordinate through General Contractor (GC) that corrective measures have been applied as and when necessary. The position is project-based and working on-site with CHQ and GC team members and construction personnel to ensure all OSHA standards are followed. The position part of CHQ’s EHS team that oversees the GC’s implementation of proactive safety programs or policies which establish project safety rules, process for inspection of working environments, identification, and correction of hazards, investigate incidents/accidents, and implementation of post-injury follow-up procedures for workers. This position is working at an active construction site under development for a new data center and sub-station.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Routinely monitor GC’s EHS performance to ensure the Project contractors are in compliance with written EHS plans, policies, procedures, practices, government regulatory requirements, and any additional CHQ expectations or deliverables that have been identified in the contract
• Ensure compliance and implementation of CHQ’s global health and safety programs that may exceed regulatory requirements
• Support CHQ’s Senior EHS Manager when presenting current data on contractor’s EHS performance, including trending, incident investigation and management, EHS metrics and other key information
• Conduct a daily EHS audit of active datacenter construction Project with a member of the GC’s EHS team to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements as well as life safety requirements
• Drive a standardized and harmonized approach across the Project to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain a working knowledge of the NFPA70E standard and experience providing safety guidance for those working on medium voltage electrical systems
• Experience managing high-risk activities including electrical safety, excavation, fall protection, material handling and crane operations
• A background working with specific trades such as electricians, ironworkers, pipefitters etc. and understanding the complexities of multi-employer worksites
• Ensure the GC is managing high-risk activities including electrical safety, excavation, fall protection, material handling and crane operations, etc.
• Comfortable communicating and problem solving with GC and contractors and experience training on construction safety topics with a wide variety of trades
• Maintain adequate safety recordkeeping and data integrity
• Consult and partner with the CHQ’s Senior EHS Director for interpretations and guidance
• Support the GC during incident investigations and root cause analysis, so that corrective and preventive actions can be identified, communicated globally, and corrective actions implemented
• Work with the GC’s leaders, staff, and contractors at all levels to implement effective safety solutions
• Participate in GC’s communication methods, such as all-hands safety meetings and notices to ensure relevant EHS information is communicated to the workforce across the site by the GC
• Participate in GC’s monthly Project safety committee meeting
• Participate in GC’s monthly Project safety leadership committee meeting. Meeting must be led by CHG Project Management and GC’s Project Management
• Conduct daily field JHA or PTP audits
• Support the GC and contractors in conducting risk and hazard assessments
• Ensure KPIs, leading and lagging indicators, and EHS data submitted by the GC is accurate, timely, and complete
• Participate in Project progress and schedule meetings where EHS is impacted
• Assist in design reviews throughout the Project Life Cycle (i.e., planning, design, permitting, construction, Cx, and handover to operations, etc.)
• Support the development of the CHQ DC Construction EHS Program Manual
• Provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience: five (5) years of experience with majority experience in EHS in major mission critical construction projects.
• High ethical standards with proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information, excellent judgment, discretion, and diplomacy
• Methodology of incident investigations, root cause analysis, and mitigation
• Innovative and thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Organization skills with the ability to maintain progress against important deadlines
• Ability to train and motivate other staff members
• Adaptability, with the ability to manage multiple situations or tasks at the same time
• Strong sense of urgency to accomplish tasks on or ahead of schedule while still maintaining quality
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to solve problems using analysis, technical and organizational expertise
• Strong teaming skills and works well with internal and external team members and drives execution through collaboration and networking
• Assertive personality style needed to ensure that processes are completed and moving on to the next stage of completion
• Ability and willingness to respond to emails and phone calls after hours in the event of an emergency
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and aptitude for learning additional software tools.
• Self-directed and driven to deliver with quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting information to leadership within CHQ
• Excellent problem-solving skills; self-driven to develop quick, control measures
• US Citizenship required
• GSP, CHST, or Preferred

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