Director of Health, Safety & Environment

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient.

Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with deal structures that are well suited to meet our customers’ needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we now have over 15 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development, and 32 projects in operation or construction across North America.

The Director, HSE is responsible for the development and delivery of HSE culture, strategies, and programs across Aypa’s North American operations. These strategies and programs are designed to manage, mitigate, and, whenever possible, eliminate environmental, health and safety risks to employees, facilities, projects, and communities where we operate. This role is responsible for ensuring program and regulatory compliance, providing regulatory and technical support, and training assistance at all levels within the business.

Responsibilities:

Comprehensively develop a strong corporate safety culture and Environmental, Health & Safety Management System (EHSMS) for the Aypa team.

Proactively design, develop, and implements a coordinated HSE framework including strategies, policies, programs, processes, systems, and governance in partnership with the EPC team.
Support and ensure HSE compliance, enhance HSE performance, and drive adoption of HSE core values, results, and continuous improvement to an operational level.
Conduct HSE risk audits, assessments, and inspections to identify potential hazards and risks and develop mitigation action plans.
Perform catastrophic event management and investigations for Aypa’s operations and utility scale power projects across North America.
Participate in vendor pre-qualification analysis as pertaining to HSE performance, compliance, and capability.
Support Hazard Mitigation Analyses and development of Emergency Response Procedures for Aypa’s operations and projects.
Provide oversight and liaise with EPC partners to ensure compliance with Aypa’s HSE framework and standards.
Develop, implement, and continually improve the Aypa HSE management systems.
Provide regulatory assistance, technical support, and training to all levels. Lead the development and deployment of company-wide training for new hires on safety and environmental issues.
Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in hazard recognition, evaluation, and control. Initiate and drive the development and execution of tactical and strategic initiatives to eliminate hazards and reduce or eliminate associated risks.
Manage the application, renewal, and reporting process for environmental permitting. Lead the completion of annual reporting requirements/emissions monitoring. Represent the company by interfacing with government regulatory agencies and working to resolve regulatory issues and risk mitigation of future issues.
Lead the development and deployment of an environmental program, including policies, audit program and risk mitigation. Conducts and/or coordinates internal/external safety and environmental audits to monitor facility compliance. Logs and tracks audit recommendations to completion and assists all levels in developing corrective actions for audit findings.

Assist business managers in their preparation of safety and health initiatives and in responses to customer HSE surveys. Leads and participates in sustainability initiatives and reporting.
Evaluate, manage, and implement standardized programs and information systems that monitor, simplify and document compliance to internal and regulatory requirements and permits. Advises senior leaders, managers and employees regarding safety compliance and environmental issues and develops and proactively implements risk mitigation plans.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge, understanding and application of HSE and workers’ compensation laws and regulations and translate them into proactive, actionable processes, programs, and practices. Works to reduce workers’ compensation risks and costs.
Incorporate and maintain safety observances, including but not limited to: use of all PPE by employees, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting good daily safety practices and habits. Responsible for site and community emergency services and response teams.
Review EPC safety programs, EMR ratings, and OSHA 300 logs to determine suitability for project awards and compare the EPC’s program against Aypa’s programs to fill any gaps that may need additional implementations to meet Aypa’s standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field. Advanced degree and professional HSE certification preferred.
OSHA 500 trainer and First Aid/CPR/AED trainer certified.
Demonstrated experience of working in Utility and/or Construction industries.
5-10+ years of experience in HSE management in renewable energy (wind, solar, and/or battery storage) construction, electric utility, or
Ability to plan, assess and manage HSE risks in Aypa’s North American operations, including but not limited to offices (headquarters, regional offices), operating assets, and utility scale power projects in various stages of development and execution.
Experience interfacing with government regulatory agencies.
Experience leading and managing HSE programs across multiple projects and locations.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
Demonstrated passion for health and safety management.

Compensation and Location:

Salary: A base salary commensurate with experience

Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business

Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefit package with excellent health care / dental / vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation and other health/wellness benefits

Location: Ideal location is the company’s headquarters in Austin, Texas. Other locations will be considered for the right candidate. This role will require travel based on the needs of the business.

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds, and we value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.

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