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AES Clean Energy is currently seeking an Specialist, EHS to oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety plans and compliance for solar, solar + battery storage, and wind O&M projects in the US. The position will be located in Lancaster, CA and report to the Safety Manager. The primary responsibility of this role will be to communicate, and audit, safety programs and expectations to the AES O/M employees while also ensuring contractors are conducting activities in a safe manner for the protection of our employees, clients, contractors, subcontractors, and the public. The role requires the ability to oversee EHS plans and compliance on multiple project portfolios and frequent travel to sites located throughout Northern California, Southern California, and the Southwest to audit compliance with AES Clean Energy's EHS policies and local project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead activities and efforts around EHS-related incidents and investigations
• Identify and build action plans and strategies through analytics
• Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory EHS requirements
• Maintain and continually improve the EHS Management Systems
• Direct, develop, and deliver safety, health, and environmental training programs
• Contribute to achieving EHS targets in support of business objectives.
• Travel to sites throughout the West Region for safety support as needed.
• Acts as a lead person or technical expert on complex projects
• Other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

• Proven leadership skills
• Proven expertise in field-level safety
• Experience in a utility-scale solar project (preferred)
• Possesses a passion for Environmental Health and Safety
• Possesses an understanding of safety programs, understands how to operate with them, and knows why they are in place
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence at all levels of an organization
• Ability to build effective relationships; possess strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to review, analyze, and draw conclusions from data; effectively use the conclusions to make and communicate key recommendations
• Strong computer and analytical skills
• Good communication
• Able to speak and support operations through video conference, such as Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to speak in large public settings
• Ability to travel to other states for safety support.
• Has an attitude that "finishes the work" with a high level of professionalism
• Must be able to and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• CSP or equivalent preferred
• 3-5 years related experience
• Demonstrates alignment with AES Values, cultural foundational elements, and our WE ARE AES principles

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $71.000 and $85.850/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.