Senior Associate, HSSE
RemoteNorth Carolina, United States or Vienna, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead the regional implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of the HSSE Management System across multiple wind, solar, battery energy storage, and construction projects. Serve as the primary technical advisor on regulatory, environmental, and occupational safety matters by translating requirements into practical operational standards. Independently lead complex incident investigations, facilitate root cause analyses, and develop proactive mitigation strategies based on safety indicator trends. Mentor HSSE specialists, provide technical coaching to operational leaders, and represent TerraForm during regulatory inspections and external assessments. Build collaborative relationships with regulatory agencies, contractors, and industry organizations while driving enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of progressive HSSE experience supporting renewable energy, utility, construction, or heavy industrial operations
- Demonstrated experience leading regional HSSE programs, conducting complex incident investigations, and implementing risk management and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and HSSE management systems
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional leaders, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Ability to travel up to 60% of the time
- Ability to work in active construction and operating facility environments
- Ability to wear required PPE and perform field inspections in varying weather conditions
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory
Desired Qualifications
- Professional safety certification (e.g., CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM)
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