EHS Manager - US & LATAM

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

⚡Founded in 2007, Akuo is an independent renewable energy producer with operations in over twenty countries worldwide. The Group is committed in the entire value chain: project development, project finance, construction and operation of solar, wind and storage power plants.

Akuo's teams combine technological relevance, environmental added value and social benefits to develop exemplary, meaningful projects in local areas. The Group is a pioneer in agrivoltaics and storage solutions and was the first to develop large-scale floating solar power plants in France.

True to its values and convictions, Akuo is a responsible business, committed to the diversity of its teams and determined to ensure the inclusion of all. ☀️️

You will be reporting to our EHS Director, based in Paris, and doted line to our VP Asset Management & Operation Business Unit (AM&O) based in the US. The role HSE Manager - Americas will be based primarily at Akuo’s Texas office or designated sites in Texas and will supervise EHS representatives in LATAM. To effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this role, regular travel will be required to both construction and operational sites across the region.

EHS Manager Americas Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the followings:

• Contribute to development and maintenance of Akuo Energy EHS Management System in the Region in line with group directives to ensure compliance with all relevant local, state and federal legal guidelines, standards, laws as well as industry standards across all aspects for the Health, Safety and Environmental management,
• Enforce policies to establish a culture focused on health and safety,
• Establish and reinforce a culture of zero tolerance in the implementation and enforcement of health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and standards,
• Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the local, state and federal legal guidelines, standards, laws as well as industry standards,
• Provide the suitable support to regional management teams and Akuo energy organization in implementing Akuo Energy EHS Management System,
• Support the full deployment of Akuo EHS strategy through the Region,
• Ensure the coordination and communication of Akuo Energy EHS directives/instructions across the Region,
• Define and monitor actions to improve EHS Performance in the Region and to reduce likelihood and severity of EHS events.

Fluent in Spanish,
Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, ideally with Electrical Engineering background,
Prior experience of 4 to 6 years as Safety Manager and/or Safety Director in the construction or operations. Energy generation experience is mandatory,
Must possess a general understanding of the electric generation and/or transmission systems and plant operations,
Prior experience in maintaining and inspecting turbine components, blades, substation equipment, communication system is a plus,
Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies,
Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment,
Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain same.

Akuo Energy USA offers competitive salaries and robust benefits program, which includes 401(k), comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans.
Akuo Energy USA is committed to a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or status as a veteran.