Director of Environmental Health & Safety – Regulatory Affairs & Audit Assurance

Description

• Validate execution of approved Solar EPC / Energy safety programs, procedures, and standards across all projects (PV, BESS, repower)
• Partner with Solar Quality Team and Solar EPC EH&S leadership to support implementation and continuous improvement of management systems aligned with ISO principles, where applicable to Solar EPC / Energy operations
• Lead internal EH&S audits, compliance reviews, and assurance activities across Solar EPC / Energy projects to validate regulatory and program compliance
• Support and coordinate client audits, third-party assessments, and regulatory inspections
• Analyze trends from audits, inspections, and incidents to inform proactive risk mitigation strategies
• Track, verify, and validate corrective action effectiveness to minimize repeat findings and regulatory exposure
• Leverage benchmarking, data analysis, and industry best practices to continuously improve Solar EPC / Energy compliance performance
• Establish and execute the EH&S regulatory and compliance roadmap for Solar EPC / Energy operations under the direction of the Vice President of EH&S (Solar)
• Provide executive level guidance on emerging regulatory trends, enforcement risks, and operational impacts specific to solar, BESS, and repowering construction environments
• Identify systemic compliance gaps and recurring risk trends and elevate findings to Solar EPC / Energy leadership
• Collaborate with Solar EPC / Energy Operations, United Self Perform Teams, Project Management, Preconstruction, Legal, Risk Management, HR, and Supply Chain teams to integrate EH&S compliance into project planning and execution
• Ensure compliance with client EH&S requirements, contractual safety provisions, and project specific expectations
• Act as a visible and credible leader with regulators, clients, project leadership, and field teams
• Support project mobilization, major scope changes, and schedule driven execution by validating regulatory and compliance readiness
• Drive accountability for EH&S compliance performance through defined OKR’s, KPIs, audit metrics, and standardized reporting across Solar EPC / Energy projects
• Validate that management system requirements, controls, and documentation are effectively implemented at the project level
• Provide oversight of Client EHS validation requirements and Client management system requirements
• Build and support a high performing compliance and audit assurance function within the Solar EPC / Energy EH&S organization
• Partner with business unit leadership to ensure EH&S considerations are embedded in decision making, work planning, and execution strategies
• Serve as the principal liaison with regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DOT, state and local authorities) for Solar EPC / Energy projects, including inspections, inquiries, and enforcement actions
• Direct investigation support for serious incidents, regulatory citations, and notices of violation, ensuring regulatory-aligned corrective actions
• Reinforce a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory accountability across Solar EPC / Energy operations
• Establish standardized audit protocols, scoring criteria, and reporting mechanisms aligned with Solar EPC / Energy safety programs and client requirements

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading regulatory inspections, internal audits, and compliance assurance activities
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards, EPA regulations, NFPA, NEC, DOT requirements, and state-level enforcement applicable to solar and BESS projects
• Proven ability to engage regulators, senior leaders, clients, and project teams with credibility and clarity
• Strong analytical, communication, and change leadership skills
• Experience with ISO management systems or equivalent EH&S frameworks preferred
• Minimum 15 years of progressive Safety experience, with significant experience in solar EPC, renewable energy or heavy construction environments
• Anticipated travel: 50% to Solar EPC / Energy project sites nationwide
• Professional safety certifications (CSP, CIH, PE or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety / Health, Environmental, Engineering, Risk Managment or a related technical field

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance