Manager, EPC Health and Safety

Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW

 

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. 

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.  

 

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 35 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

 

The Manager, EPC Health and Safety represents Pattern as the owner across multiple EPC projects and all phases of execution, providing EHS oversight, guidance, and support to help ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery.

 

This role applies expertise in regulatory compliance, high-energy risk management, contractor EHS management systems, incident investigation, and third-party safety representative coordination to foster a collaborative, proactive safety culture across Pattern’s construction portfolio. The position is remote and requires approximately 50% travel to project sites and business meetings based on project needs.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

The key responsibilities will include as a minimum the following:

 

• Provide project-specific EHS support across EPC projects, including wind, HVDC, transmission line, solar, and BESS scopes from preconstruction through operational readiness.
• Coordinate, direct, and support Pattern-employed third-party EHS representatives, including setting expectations, reviewing performance, and ensuring accurate and timely communication of project safety information.
• Oversee AIC case management, InEight administration, Teams administration, incident reporting, case tracking, corrective action documentation, and closure of EHS events.
• Conduct project site visits, participate in department and project meetings, and establish meeting cadences with project stakeholders based on project needs and risk profile.
• Review Pattern and general contractor safety requirements, including applicable P-1 and P-2 documents, site-specific safety plans, and contractor safety exhibits, and verify implementation throughout project execution.
• Engage general contractors, OEM suppliers, and subcontractors to support timely reporting, event closeout, preplanning for high-risk scopes, and adherence to contract requirements without directing contractor means and methods.
• Support hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and continuous improvement across EPC projects.
• Collaborate with project leadership and cross-functional teams to vet prospective contractors, evaluate qualification status, and support proactive readiness planning for upcoming work scopes.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION REQUIRED

 

Educational Experience

A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Safety, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, certifications, and relevant large-scale construction safety experience may be considered.

 

Required Work Experience

 

The following criteria will be used as a basis for Pattern to select a qualified applicant:

• Ten or more years of progressive EHS experience supporting large-scale utility infrastructure, major capital construction, or EPC projects.
• Experience representing an owner or client on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EPC project delivery, construction management, contractor oversight, and owner governance expectations.
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards and applicable federal, state, and local EHS requirements.
• Demonstrated success overseeing general contractors and multiple subcontractors while maintaining appropriate owner/client oversight boundaries.
• Experience reviewing owner/client safety exhibits, contractor site-specific safety plans, and verifyi