Director EHS and Sustainability (San Francisco) Job at SB Energy, San Francisco, CA

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  • SB Energy
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

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SB Energy DevCo (US), Inc. I Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Are you committed to advancing the clean energy revolution? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide flexible renewable energy at scale, accelerating the global energy transition and benefiting our planet, customers, communities, and people.

SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced renewable projects across the United States, with headquarters in Redwood City, CA. The company was launched in 2019 and has quickly become one of the largest solar and storage developer/IPPs in the U.S. With 3 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects in operation and a multi-GW development pipeline, SB Energy is building the renewable energy future – today. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver renewable energy that is local, reliable, and matched to load.

Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!

Basic Functions:

The Director EHS and Sustainability role includes management and operation of the company’s Environment, Health & Safety (including Environmental Compliance) and Sustainability operations. In this role, you will also be responsible for working with third party EPCs and O&M providers for projects in the United States to ensure optimal performance of the company’s solar plants with respect to EHS and Sustainability. An additional element of process development will focus on driving processes development and improvements. This position reports to the VP of Operational Excellence.

Duties And Responsibilities:

  • Sustain and improve the EHS and Sustainability programs that meet Industry and OSHA standards to ensure our projects and offices exceed expectations and requirements.
  • Continuous monitoring, coaching and incident management needs of our employees and leaders.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety statutory requirements from agencies such as Federal and California OSHA, EPA, DTSC, and local regulatory agencies.
  • Oversee operational engagements to identify and correct potential environmental concerns to maintain compliance.
  • Develop and lead ESG program.
  • Develop ESG goals; develop programs and initiatives to help achieve goals and establish the correct KPIs to measure performance against goals.
  • Lead the annual ESG Report preparation including information and data gathering, content development and external assurance.
  • Ensure alignment with ESG disclosure requirements and best practices.
  • Design, consolidate and review sustainable development data and carry out the reporting.
  • Coordinate and implement SB Energy's sustainable development programs like CSR, Carbon Neutrality, Water Positive, Waste/Landfill, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability reporting etc.
  • You will be the Environment and Social leader, fully accountable for the management of Carbon Credits, CSR initiatives and Environment and Social Compliances.
  • Drive process development working with functional leaders and stakeholders, always looking for continuous improvement opportunities to improve corporate and functional processes.
  • Innovate the process for reporting, investigating, and communicating accidents, hazards, and concerns.
  • Manage EHS and ESG related KPIs and Dashboard.

Job Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree or preferably a master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, industrial safety management or relevant field.
  • 10+ years of progressive EHS, Environmental Compliance and ESG management experience in multi-location renewable and/or energy construction, with a minimum of 5 years leadership experience.
  • Strong understanding of compliance requirements with applicable local and state discretionary permits and environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Environmental Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), and/or California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
  • Regulatory and Environmental Compliance experience preferred.
  • Successfully managed distributed teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels.
  • Project management, root cause analysis, and problem-solving ability.
  • Demonstrated strategic perspective with ability to lead with data and implement with results.
  • Proven experience and leadership in implementing innovative EHS and ESG solutions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience working with a distributed, non-exempt field-based population is highly desired.
  • Knowledge of the Oracle Primavera Unifier tool will be a plus.
  • Travel could be up to 15% of the time.

Location: Redwood City or San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ preferred. Hybrid.

Base Pay: $170,000 - $190,000

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, such as skill set, experience, certifications, specific work location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Base pay may vary per location due to differences in the cost of living.

The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual discretionary bonus, full Health & Wellness Benefits package, and other applicable incentive perks as outlined in any formal offer made. The final compensation package will be discussed with the candidate during the final stages of the hiring process.

SB Energy’s Benefits programs are designed to support our team members and their families while keeping their well-being, happiness, and varying needs in mind. SB Energy employees may enroll in our benefits programs and take advantage of customized perks and offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. We offer the following benefits to all team members:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents.
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, and AD&D Plans.
  • Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Parking FSA with employer contributions.
  • Mental, Physical, Social Health Wellness Offerings with employer contributions.
  • Voluntary Legal Insurance Plan & Pet Insurance.
  • Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data.
  • Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits.

Promote Sustainability with a Purpose - At SB Energy, you may choose to become a part of our ‘Just Renewables’ Committee and work along with team members who share a belief in pursuing our mission in such a way that empowers a diverse and inclusive workforce that advances social justice and equity for our employees as well as partners and communities!

SB Energy is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. SB Energy strives to create an inclusive culture and safe environment for all.

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Seniority level

  • Director

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries: Electric Power Generation and Services for Renewable Energy
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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Flexible hours,

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