EHS Specialist

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AES Clean Energy is currently seeking a Safety Specialist to oversee construction contractor Environmental, Health, and Safety plans and compliance for solar and solar + battery storage and wind construction projects in the US. The position will be based in Richmond, VA, Louisville, CO or Salt Lake City, UT and report to the Safety Manager. The role requires the ability to oversee EHS plans and compliance on multiple project portfolios and periodic travel to construction sites to audit contractor compliance with AES Clean Energy's EHS policies and local project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:• Lead activities and efforts around EHS-related incidents and investigations• Identify and build action plans and strategies through analytics • Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory EHS requirements• Maintain and continually improve the EHS Management Systems• Direct, develop and deliver safety, health and environmental training programs• Contribute to achieve EHS targets in support of business objectives• Acts as a lead person or technical expert on complex projects• Other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:• Proven leadership skills• Experience in a utility scale solar project (preferred)• Possesses a passion for Environmental Health and Safety• Possesses understanding of safety programs, understands how to operate with them and knows why they are in place• Ability to effectively communicate and influence at all levels of an organization • Ability to build effective relationships; possess strong interpersonal skills• Ability to review, analyze and draw conclusions from data; effectively use the conclusions to make and communicate key recommendations • Strong computer and analytical skills• Good communication• Has an attitude that "finishes the work" to a high level of professionalism• Must be able to and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment• Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field required, advanced degree preferred• 3-5 years related experience• Demonstrates alignment with AES Values, cultural foundational elements and our WE ARE AES principles

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.