HSE Manager

Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, and operation of energy storage assets in wholesale electricity markets. Formed in 2017, the company is a national leader in energy storage deployment, utilizing its proprietary dispatch optimization applications to support both merchant and contracted structures. Backed by BlackRock's Diversified Infrastructure business, Jupiter Power has a strategic and established portfolio of utility-scale energy storage projects operating or in construction in the U.S., with a leading pipeline of over 12,000 MW in active development.  

The HSE Manager will report to the Director O&M and be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration, coordination, and management of the responsibilities set forth below.  This position will be based out of our Austin, TX office and be subject to the Company's return-to-office policy which currently requires a minimum of three days/week in the office.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Develops, implements, and enforces comprehensive health, safety, and environmental policies in accordance with legal and corporate guidelines for all areas of the business. 

• Organizes safety training for field and office employees to ensure awareness and understanding of safety and environmental practices and legislation. 

• Monitors compliance with policies, performs site inspections, and prepares detailed reports on findings. 

• Leads emergency response initiatives and conducts investigations after incidents to establish causes and preventive measures. 

• Advises on a range of specialist areas, e.g., fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, occupational diseases, and waste management. 

• Maintains current knowledge of legislation and regulatory requirements related to health, safety, and environmental matters that impact the organization. 

• Collaborates with internal leadership and external regulatory bodies to maintain compliance standards. 

• Conducts risk assessments, safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments. 

• Direct knowledge and implementation of NFPA 855 standards related to Energy Storage System. 

• Able to instruct Lithium-ion emergency response training to local firefighters. 

• Plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs. 

• Provides guidance on health and safety and confirms site fulfills industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. 

• Collaborates with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management. Maintains a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence. 

• Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good engineering practices. 

• Develops strategies to promote a safety-focused culture. 

• Inspects the facility to identify safety, health, and environmental risks. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies. 

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA standards. 

• Extensive knowledge of Lithium-Ion regulations and policies. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree- In Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field required 

• Master’s degree desirable. 

• 5 years of direct experience 

• 5 years of direct experience  

Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.