Senior Manager, EHS

Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.

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Position Description

Origis Energy’s Services O&M Business Unit is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) to lead and scale the company’s EHS strategy, programs, and field execution across a multi-site solar and battery storage portfolio.

This role provides direct leadership to the EHS team and is accountable for all safety, environmental compliance, and risk management programs for our field technicians. The Sr. Manager will drive standardization, continuous improvement, and regulatory excellence while partnering with Operations leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective execution of all field activities.

Reporting to the Director of EHS, Training, and Technical Writing, this position requires a balance of deep technical expertise, operational leadership, and organizational influence. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, proven leadership experience, and the ability to build scalable EHS programs across geographically distributed teams.

The Senior Manager, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) is a regular, full-time position and is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Strategy & Program Leadership

• Develop and execute the Services O&M EHS strategy aligned with business objectives and operational risk profile.
• Design, standardize, and continuously improve EHS programs, policies, and procedures across all operating sites.
• Establish and manage leading and lagging performance indicators, driving measurable improvements in safety and environmental outcomes.
• Lead Management of Change (MOC) processes for operational, technical, and organizational changes impacting EHS risk.
  
  

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of EHS Managers and field safety professionals.
• Establish performance expectations, accountability systems, and development plans for direct reports.
• Build organizational capability in hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and safety leadership across all levels of Operations.
• Influence field leadership to own safety performance.
  
  

Technical Expertise & Risk Management

• Serve as the highest-level technical authority on EHS matters within the O&M organization.
• Evaluate complex safety and environmental risks, including:
• Electrical safety (medium/high voltage systems)
• Construction and maintenance hazards
• Environmental compliance (waste, stormwater, SPCC, etc.)
• Lead serious incident investigations, ensuring rigorous root cause analysis and systemic corrective actions.
• Review and approve high-risk work activities, mitigation plans, and non-standard operations.
  

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and applicable industry standards.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, audits, and inspections, including interaction with external agencies.
• Establish governance systems that ensure audit readiness, documentation control, and traceability.
• Interpret evolving regulations and translate them into actionable operational requirements.
  
  

Contractor & Vendor Oversight

• Evaluate contractor safety performance and intervene where standards are not met.
• Periodically report contractor safety performance metrics to Origis Services senior leadership.
  
  

Training & Competency Development

• Define and govern the EHS training strategy and competency framework across the organization.
• Ensure all personnel meet training and qualification requirements based on risk exposure.
• Oversee development of technical training content and delivery systems in partnership with Training & Development.
  
  

Environmental Program Management

• Oversee environmental compliance programs including:
• Hazardous and universal waste
• Stormwater (SWPPP)
• Spill prevention (SPCC)
• Ensure proper permitting, reporting, and field execution of environmental controls.
• Evaluate environmental risks associated with operations and implement mitigation strategies.
  

Operational Integration & Support

• Partner with Regional and Site Operations leadership to integrate EHS into daily work execution and planning.
• Provide strategic and technical guidance for complex operational challenges.
• Support construction-to-operations transitions, ensuring EHS risks are properly managed.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Culture

• Drive a proactive safety culture based on leading indicators, human performance principles, and accountability.
• Analyze trends and implement fleet-wide improvements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance operational excellence and risk reduction.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience, including leadership of EHS professionals
• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy, power generation, or construction environments
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) strongly preferred
• OSHA Authorized Trainer certification preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and risk management systems
• Strong experience leading multi-site or regional EHS programs
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  
  

Leadership Competencies

• Builds and develops high-performing, accountable teams
• Coaches leaders safety- and operational risk ownership
• Drives engagement and alignment across geographically dispersed teams
• Effectively manages performance, conflict, and organizational change
• Designs and scales enterprise-level EHS programs
• Aligns EHS strategy with business and operational priorities
• Establishes governance systems that ensure consistency and accountability
• Translates complex regulatory and technical requirements into practical execution
• Integrates EHS into core business decision-making
• Balances risk, cost, and operational performance
• Drives continuous improvement and standardization across the fleet
  
  

Key Attributes for Success

• Deep technical expertise in EHS and utility-scale operations
• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence at all levels
• Advanced analytical and decision-making capability
• Ability to operate effectively in high-growth, high-change environments
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to perform site inspections in outdoor environments
• Capable of climbing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs
  
  

Location Austin, TX

Travel Up to 50% travel

Job Level Senior Manager – will have direct reports

Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. More information is available here.

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