Senior Manager of Environmental, Health and Safety - Battery Storage

Company Overview 

Plus Power is an energy storage market leader, with a market-leading 10+ GW portfolio across more than 25 US states and Canadian provinces that will transform North American electric grids into cleaner and more versatile critical infrastructure.

Standalone energy storage is rapidly transforming the North American energy markets, because it is cheaper than new natural gas plants, faster to build than fossil peakers or transmission, and able to perform diverse energy services. Plus Power partners with electricity system operators, utilities, and investors to originate, develop, finance, own and operate standalone energy storage projects that provide critical services to the wholesale electric market. Plus Power’s team applies an intentional mindset to energy storage development by using a data-driven approach to development and operations.

At Plus Power, we are focused on solving hard climate problems, profitably.  We are growing fast, and value candidates who, like us, share a focus on setting high expectations, owning and learning from mistakes in the spirit of radical transparency, and are committed to internal partnering as a key element of our ideas meritocracy. Our team praises Plus Power’s culture and excels through our game-changing mission and supportive ecosystem.

About the Role 

Plus Power recruits outstanding energy industry professionals who are driven to develop, build and operate assets safely and reliably to decarbonize the power markets while growing their careers. Our team looks for data-driven and fact-based mindsets, engaging and collaborative behaviors, and personal growth-focused professionals.     

In order for the global energy system to make the transition from a carbon-based grid, to a renewable energy grid, large scale energy storage must be introduced into the electricity system to balance intra-hour supply and demand.  Energy storage is the enabler of high penetration variable renewable generation like solar and wind. 

We are looking for a Manager/Senior Manager to join the Asset Management Team. This qualified individual would work under the guidance of the Senior Director of Grid Integration to provide development and implementation of environmental, health and safety programs across corporate offices and field sites. This is a critical lead contributor role with responsibility to assist with building, implementing and enforcing an effective Environmental, Health and Safety Program. 

Plus Power has projects actively in operation across North America, this role will require travel both to Plus's corporate offices, as well as to various project sites, occasionally at short notice due to any incidents.  The applicant should expect travel to total approximately 25% of their time on average.

Responsibilities 

• Plan, direct, and manage environmental, health and safety programs and policies for the total organization.
• Keep fully informed on existing and proposed changes in OSHA regulations, protective equipment requirements and permit requirements.
• Review and incorporate, as appropriate, safety and health standards originated by OSHA and other applicable and relevant standards
• Conduct audits of environmental, health and safety programs and identifies exposures.
• Conduct investigations of incidents.
• Evaluate performance of program activities and provide summary report to management
• Develop and implement record keeping and investigation procedures for occupational injuries and illness.
• Develop and conduct emergency preparedness and safety training programs, including certification training.
• Make recommendations and presentations to management based on accepted safety methodology

Qualifications  

• Minimum BA/BS in a safety, electrical operations or renewable energy operations degree
• Minimum of 6+ years of work and management experience with EH&S functions within an energy company
• Ability to explain complex technical analysis in a simplified matter to the internal management team and/or external parties
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical team members
• Intimate knowledge of EH&S issues pertaining to the various power and utility markets
• Strong knowledge of North American power markets including regional differences
• OSHA 30 certification or higher (trainer certification a plus)