Senior Manager, EHS

Technical Expertise & Risk Management

• Serve as the highest-level technical authority on EHS matters within the O&M organization.
• Evaluate complex safety and environmental risks, including:
  • Electrical safety (medium/high voltage systems)
  • Construction and maintenance hazards
  • Environmental compliance (waste, stormwater, SPCC, etc.)
• Lead serious incident investigations, ensuring rigorous root cause analysis and systemic corrective actions.
• Review and approve high-risk work activities, mitigation plans, and non-standard operations.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and applicable industry standards.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, audits, and inspections, including interaction with external agencies.
• Establish governance systems that ensure audit readiness, documentation control, and traceability.
• Interpret evolving regulations and translate them into actionable operational requirements.

Contractor & Vendor Oversight

• Evaluate contractor safety performance and intervene where standards are not met.
• Periodically report contractor safety performance metrics to Origis Services senior leadership.

Training & Competency Development

• Define and govern the EHS training strategy and competency framework across the organization.
• Ensure all personnel meet training and qualification requirements based on risk exposure.
• Oversee development of technical training content and delivery systems in partnership with Training & Development.

Environmental Program Management

• Oversee environmental compliance programs including:
  • Hazardous and universal waste
  • Stormwater (SWPPP)
  • Spill prevention (SPCC)
• Ensure proper permitting, reporting, and field execution of environmental controls.
• Evaluate environmental risks associated with operations and implement mitigation strategies.

Operational Integration & Support

• Partner with Regional and Site Operations leadership to integrate EHS into daily work execution and planning.
• Provide strategic and technical guidance for complex operational challenges.
• Support construction-to-operations transitions, ensuring EHS risks are properly managed.

Continuous Improvement & Culture

• Drive a proactive safety culture based on leading indicators, human performance principles, and accountability.
• Analyze trends and implement fleet-wide improvements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance operational excellence and risk reduction.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience, including leadership of EHS professionals
• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy, power generation, or construction environments
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) strongly preferred
• OSHA Authorized Trainer certification preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and risk management systems
• Strong experience leading multi-site or regional EHS programs
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Leadership Competencies

• Builds and develops high-performing, accountable teams
• Coaches leaders safety- and operational risk ownership
• Drives engagement and alignment across geographically dispersed teams
• Effectively manages performance, conflict, and organizational change
• Designs and scales enterprise-level EHS programs
• Aligns EHS strategy with business and operational priorities
• Establishes governance systems that ensure consistency and accountability
• Translates complex regulatory and technical requirements into practical execution
• Integrates EHS into core business decision-making
• Balances risk, cost, and operational performance
• Drives continuous improvement and standardization across the fleet

Key Attributes for Success

• Deep technical expertise in EHS and utility-scale operations
• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence at all levels
• Advanced analytical and decision-making capability
• Ability to operate effectively in high-growth, high-change environments

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to perform site inspections in outdoor environments
• Capable of climbing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs

Location Austin, TX

Travel Up to 50% travel

Job Level Senior Manager – will have direct reports

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