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EHS Manager, Pre-Operations

Invenergy

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Posted October 30, 2026

$88k - $103k

Renewable Energy Development

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 31, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Renewable Energy Development
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

The EHS Manager, Pre-Operations is responsible for implementing and overseeing Invenergy’s environmental, health, and safety programs for new wind, solar, and battery energy storage system (BESS).

Key Responsibilities

Lead implementation of Invenergy EHS policies, standards, management systems, and project-specific plans across assigned wind, solar, and BESS projects.
Partner with Development and project teams during site selection, due diligence, design, procurement, contracting, and constructability reviews to identify EHS risks and incorporate effective controls early in the project lifecycle.
Develop, review, and implement project EHS plans and compliance activities associated with emergency response plans, SPCC Plans, waste handling, wildlife and habitat commitments, permit conditions, risk registers, and other required documentation.
Coordinate emergency preparedness drills and response arrangements with project teams, contractors, local responders, and other stakeholders.
Interpret and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS laws, regulations, permits, and commitments, including OSHA and environmental requirements.
Ensure the safe handoff of completed projects to Operations, EHS regional specialist/manager including turnover of records, open-action tracking, training, and operational readiness review.
Coordinate required EHS orientation, training, toolbox talks, and competency verification for project personnel and contractors.
Conduct and document field inspections, audits, observations, and management reviews; track findings and verify timely, effective closure of corrective and preventive actions.
Support contractor EHS expectations during prequalification, bid evaluation, contracting, mobilization, and execution; support monitoring of contractor performance and hold contractors accountable for corrective action.
Facilitate hazard assessments and reviews for high-risk work, including electrical work, energy isolation, energized systems, excavation, lifting and rigging, work at height, heavy equipment, traffic control, confined spaces, hot work, commissioning, and simultaneous operations.
Provide visible field leadership and coaching to employees and contractors, reinforcing stop-work responsibility, good-catch reporting, and serious injury and fatality prevention.
Create and implement policies, procedures, and work instructions in preparation of new site startup operations.
Work with regional EHS Specialists/Manager to provide EHS safety training for new site employees, site manager, including Invenergy EHS expectations, regulatory compliance requirements, reporting, LOTO, training, and recordkeeping requirements.
Lead or support investigations of incidents, near misses, environmental events, and significant hazards; ensure root causes, lessons learned, and corrective actions are documented and communicated.
Ensure timely, accurate EHS reporting, regulatory recordkeeping, performance metrics, and project documentation within Invenergy systems.
Provide regular EHS performance updates, trends, risks, and recommendations to project and functional leadership.
Perform other EHS-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Five or more years of progressive EHS experience supporting utility-scale energy, power generation, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
Working knowledge of industry and construction safety practices, contractor management, incident investigation, and environmental compliance.
Demonstrated ability to influence project leaders, field personnel, contractors, and to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic EHS reporting or management systems.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Experience supporting utility-scale wind, solar, and/or BESS projects through development, construction, commissioning, and operational turnover.
Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, CHST, CIH, or equivalent.
Knowledge of electrical safety, commissioning, energy storage hazards, fire protection, and emergency response considerations applicable to renewable energy projects.
Experience with environmental permitting, agency inspections, EHS compliance, OSHA safety standards, spill prevention, and construction environmental management.
Experience developing EHS requirements for operating facilities, and evaluating contractor EHS performance.
Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and relationship-management skills.