Regional EHS Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Geronimo Power (formerly National Grid Renewables) develops, owns and operates large-scale power assets throughout America’s Heartland, including solar, wind, and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. Geronimo Power is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

Geronimo Power EHS Team Summary :

The Geronimo Power EHS team is organized into several specialties : Corporate EHS, Program Management, Training, Environmental Compliance, and Regional EHS supporting environmental, health, safety and security of the business.

Committed to ongoing growth and improvement, our team is dynamic, responsive, and fast-paced, continually working on a robust pipeline of projects, annual objectives, and regular updates. This ensures both employees and contractors enjoy a safe and environmentally responsible work environment.

At Geronimo Power, EHS is upheld as a fundamental core value, and our EHS team plays a vital role in advancing the company’s—and the broader industry’s—culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

Position Summary :

The Regional Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Lead provides comprehensive EHS support for a Geronimo Power region, covering projects in development, construction, and operation as well as support the other two Regional EHS Leads where needed. This role ensures effective implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs and procedures on site, partnering with multiple departments within the business including project and construction teams and plant personnel to foster a culture of safety and compliance. The Regional EHS Lead reports to the Director of EHS.

Key Responsibilities :

• Serve as the primary EHS resource for all projects and operational power plants within the assigned region.
• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of EHS programs and procedures tailored to regional needs.
• Support the project team and operations team in maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations. Collaborate with related departments to address compliance issues.
• Partner with management, construction teams, and plant personnel to identify hazards and implement effective mitigation strategies with control barriers.
• Plan and conduct audits (internal and third-party) of contractor programs and work activities.
• Assist the Plant Managers and Construction team with the coordination of emergency drills.
• Lead incident response activities, including root cause analysis and incident investigations, ensuring timely resolution and reporting.
• Promote a strong safety culture through leadership, training, and engagement with site teams.
• Oversee and conduct safety kick-offs for construction and operational milestones, ensuring all teams are aligned with EHS expectations before major project phases.
• Conduct internal EHS assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure ongoing compliance with company standards.
• Assist the Program Manager with EHS program development and updates, contributing expertise and feedback to enhance overall program effectiveness.
• Work with Corporate EHS to review EHS data and current trends for the region.
• Complete EHS safety briefings both video based and written to communicate good catches and incident investigation findings to the organization.
• Provide basic environmental support for regional projects and plants, including SWPPP, SPCC, SDS review, vegetation management, and RCRA activities. Identify issues and escalate them to the Environmental Lead when specialized site assistance is required.
• Assist with project and operational plant security and safety by supporting fire plans, physical security plans to help maintain the protection of the plant, personnel, and surrounding community.

Qualifications :

The Regional EHS Lead is responsible for creating and managing a travel schedule and arranging travel accommodations. The travel schedule is aligned with departmental goals, while the Regional EHS Lead determines the methods for achieving these objectives.

Preferred Skills :

Pay range for the posted level : $115,000 – 130,000.00

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, 401(k) and disability benefits.