Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

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Base pay range :

$170,000.00 / yr - $190,000.00 / yr

Additional compensation types :

Annual Bonus and Stock options

FLSA Classification :

Exempt

Salary Range :

$170,000 - $190,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options

Reports to : VP, People & Culture

Location :

Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)

About The Company :

NineDot Energy is a leading community-scale, clean energy developer focused on projects across multiple technologies to support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice, and reduce carbon emissions. The company aims to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 to strengthen the local grid in New York. NineDot is backed by Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group and is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in its team culture and business practices.

Job Summary :

As the first Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), you will lead the development, implementation, and management of a company-wide EH&S program covering both field operations and office environments. You will set the strategic direction for EH&S, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a proactive safety-first culture across NineDot locations and functions. You will minimize risk to employees, contractors, and communities, shaping policies, guiding training, and building operational controls across project development, construction, commissioning, asset operations, and workplace safety.

Responsibilities :

Establish a comprehensive EH&S vision, policy framework, and long-term roadmap aligned with NineDot’s goals and risk profile, with regular program reviews in accordance with OSHA, NFPA, NYC DOB, and other standards.

Partner with Construction, Asset Operations, and Project Development teams to oversee EH&S plans across all project phases, including contractor management, safety audits, and commissioning procedures.

Review and evaluate contractors' safety programs for regulatory compliance and safety culture, determining eligibility for contract awards.

Participate in early-stage due diligence by assessing environmental and safety factors at prospective sites to inform development decisions.

With on-site teams, regularly review and audit site safety plans and practices during construction, guiding improvements to ensure compliance and a culture of continuous safety improvement.

Own the site safety plan for all Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites from construction to operations, ensuring ongoing compliance and risk management.

Build and maintain EH&S management systems, including documentation, SOPs, risk assessments, incident investigation protocols, reporting, and emergency response plans.

Design and deliver EH&S training programs for internal teams and contractors, including orientations and maintaining compliance records.

Oversee EHS practices in the office environment, covering ergonomics, emergency preparedness, and workplace safety programs.

Oversee environmental compliance, including air permits, spill prevention / control, recycling, dust / erosion, hazardous waste disposal, stormwater management, climate-related worker protections, and other environmental stewardship activities.

Serve as a thought leader across departments to help NineDot scale responsibly and sustainably.

Participate in and help lead weekly safety talks with Construction and Operations teams, reinforcing proactive safety culture and aligning on risks, controls, and lessons learned.

Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies :

Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Drives Results – Consistently achieves results, even in challenging circumstances.

Interpersonal Savvy – Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups.

Cultivates Innovation – Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

Financial Acumen – Understands and applies financial indicators to inform decisions.

Strategic Mindset – Anticipates future possibilities and translates them into strategies.

Optimizes Work Processes – Identifies effective and efficient processes with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

10+ years of progressive EH&S experience, ideally in energy, construction, utilities, or infrastructure.

Strong understanding of EH&S regulations and best practices related to construction, distributed energy systems, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) is a plus.

Proven track record of developing and leading EH&S programs at scale.

Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of training and motivating diverse teams.

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Relevant certifications (CSP, SST, CIH, OSHA 30, OSHA 500 / 501, OSHA 62) are preferred.

Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

At NineDot Energy, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and do not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity / expression, age, or other protected statuses. If you’re passionate about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other opportunities with us. We’re committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and skills.

Benefits (selected) :

Medical, dental and vision coverage

5% employer match on 401k

21 total paid time off (vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal days)

12 weeks of paid parental leave

Wellness initiatives including a $1,000 stipend

Seniority level : Director

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : General Business

Industries :

Services for Renewable Energy

Note : This description reflects the current role and is not a guarantee of future openings.

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