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Intersect · 3 hours ago

Head of Environmental, Health and Safety

Intersect is a company focused on innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure, now on an aggressive growth trajectory. They are seeking a Principal, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Leader responsible for leading the development and oversight of a comprehensive safety program to ensure best-in-class EHS performance across renewable energy construction and operations.

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Responsibilities

Support the organization in the best practices coordination and integration of EHS matters, with the aim to ensure the compliance with local laws, regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, and practices
Lead EHS strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing HSE initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future HSE programs and systems across the Organization
Participate in strategic and operational governance processes of the businessorganization regarding EHS topics
Provide leadership during the definition of EHS targets, KPIs, policies andprocedures ensuring their implementation and application
Develop, track, and control the EHS annual operating and capital budgets. To elaborate business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for HSE programs, spending and initiatives, supporting other relevant units with the relevant budget development
Design and apply assessment tools to measure program/training effectiveness
Maintain updated curriculum database and training records
Coordinate the aggregation and reporting of periodic (e.g. monthly) EHS reports, including EPC and vendor reports
Sets and collaborates on loss prevention goals
Conduct site visits to all sites under construction to ensure best in class execution
Conduct quarterly meetings with counterparts at EPC and vendor partners
Perform pre-qualification prior to awarding bids to assess Contractors’ EHS Programs, Performance, and Culture
Provide visibility on EHS progress, performance, successes and challenges to Operational Leadership Teams
Maintain, execute and monitor effectiveness on all actions identified on compliance matrix for site under operations
Develop, communicate, and post 300HSE metrics including internal and external stakeholder reporting
Obtain and maintain EHS records and required documents as required by law and other interested parties

Qualification

Occupational Safety ManagementEnvironmental ManagementHSE Operations ManagementProfessional CertificationsEnergy Construction ExperienceRoot Cause AnalysisManagement Systems KnowledgeHuman Resource ManagementProactiveDeadline DrivenTeam-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business
15+ years experience working in energy construction (oil, gas, solar, wind, chemical plants)
10+ years' experience managing and/or directing an HSE operation, with a focus on strategic planning and execution
Professional certifications, such as CSP, ASP, CIH, PMP, CHST, SMS preferred or willing to obtain within 12 months
Experience at large construction sites and/or major industrial facilities (e.g. chemical plants)
Able to lead root cause analysis safety reviews to identify corrective actions, including experience with significant safety incidents
Ability to complete upon hire the latest IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 National Incident Management System training
Demonstrated experience with management systems including 9001, 45001 and 14001
In-depth knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and practices as they relate to safety and environment
Strong understanding of Human Resource management principles, practices, and procedures

Benefits

100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven
Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
$150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

Company

Intersect

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We focus on the co-location of industrial demand with dedicated hybrid-power generation.

H1B Sponsorship

Intersect has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (3)
2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$8.95B
Key Investors
Santander CIBTPGHPS Investment Partners
2025-12-22Acquired
2024-12-10Private Equity· $800M
2024-07-17Debt Financing· $837M

Leadership Team

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Sheldon Kimber
CEO, Founder
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