EHS Lead

Company Overview

ENERGYneering Solutions Inc. ® (ESI) provides exceptional technical expertise in engineering and operations for the biogas utilization and management industries. Since 2007, ESI has specialized in design, construction, and operations for biogas projects that collectively produce over one million MWh of renewable electricity and over 50 million gallons of renewable vehicle fuel every year. ESI is built upon the principle of providing our clients with unmatched experience, flexibility, and follow-through.

Job Overview

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Lead plays a key leadership role in promoting and advancing a proactive safety culture working closely with the EHS Manager and Operations Team. The role is to support the company’s biogas sites and projects, including coaching Operations Leads and Supervisors on how to successfully implement, execute, and verify health & safety processes at their worksites within our OHSMS.

An ability to work independently, self-motivate, and communicate effectively with team members is a critical success factor to this position. ESI values continuous improvement and employee engagement. Consequently, we expect a Lead to build working relationships that foster open and honest feedback with supervisors and employees about how to optimize processes.

Reports To

The EHS Lead will report to the EHS Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties

Serve as SME and facilitator of our OHSMS and Safe System of Work
Conduct site visits to coach workers on how to implement new safety processes and sustain execution
Conduct learning-style audits and facilitate the completion of findings
Participate in our company-wide Safety Committee
Conduct onsite safety training
Develop site-specific safety plans and emergency action plans
Conduct and evaluate site‑specific drills for crisis and emergency response scenarios
Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and at-risk behaviors; implement corrective and preventive actions
Assist sites and the EHS Manager with preparing proper documentation
Assist sites with obtaining proper PPE and safety equipment, ensuring proper training and usage
Conduct investigations that help prevent recurrence
Prepare clear and succinct corrective and preventive actions
Serve as a subject matter expert for employee compliance questions/concerns and influence safe behaviors
Conduct new employee safety orientations

Support the development and implementation of new EHS programs, policies, and safety initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Ability and willingness to travel 30%
5+ years of applicable experience
Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or STEM (may be substituted by applicable work experience)
Proficient in the use of technology including Microsoft Office suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to solve problems and present findings in a clear, concise format
Ability to organize and execute projects
Valid driver’s license for state of residence
Be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in energy or process industries
Ability to interpret P&ID
Proficiency in SmartSheet
Proficiency in safety information systems

Benefits Designed to Work for You

Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days

Time Off

We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs:
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Bereavement Leave

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