HSEQ Manager Renewables
Houston, TX, US, 77019
About ContourGlobal
ContourGlobal, a KKR company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets across Europe, North and South America, with a presence in Africa and Asia. The company currently manages 5.5 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 800 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12.6 GW under development.
ContourGlobal is accelerating the decarbonization of its portfolio and evolving into a predominantly renewable IPP, supported by long- term contracts and innovative PPAs coupled with energy management solutions that deliver value beyond market standards. As a symbol of its ongoing transformation and growth, the company recently unveiled a new brand identity, celebrating 20 years of history and embracing The Right Power Forward as its guiding purpose.
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HSEQ Manager Renewables
Location/Hybrid
Job Summary
As HSEQ Manager Renewables (U.S.), you will join our Health, Safety, Environment and Quality team! In this role, you will report to the HSEQ Manager, Americas and will have the opportunity to lead and continuously improve HSEQ programs across renewable operational sites in the United States. You will ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen risk management practices, and promote a proactive safety and environmental culture across the portfolio. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!
Key Responsibilities:
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Implement and continuously improve companywide HSEQ programs across renewable operational sites, ensuring alignment with the corporate HSEQ management system and applicable U.S. federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA and EPA requirements.
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Ensure site level compliance with environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, coordinating with state regulatory agencies as required.
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Develop, review, and maintain site specific HSEQ policies, procedures, and training programs aligned with permitting obligations and operational risk profiles.
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Lead and coordinate HSEQ audits, inspections, and compliance assessments to verify adherence to regulatory and company standards.
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Oversee contractor and vendor HSEQ performance, including prequalification, field oversight, and enforcement of safety and environmental expectations.
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Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and drive timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
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Monitor evolving U.S. HSE legislation and regulatory developments and communicate impacts to operational leadership.
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Partner with site leadership to strengthen safety culture through coaching, engagement initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
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Support environmental reporting, sustainability initiatives, and HSEQ due diligence activities related to development projects and acquisitions.
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Contribute to HSEQ budgeting and forecasting processes and monitor expenditures against approved plans.
Qualifications and Skills:
Your profile is a natural match if you have:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related field. Strong knowledge of U.S. HSE regulations and standards including OSHA and EPA requirements; familiarity with ANSI and ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001 standards.
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Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in HSEQ roles, preferably within renewable energy, construction, power generation, or oil and gas sectors. Demonstrated experience supporting high risk operational environments and large-scale infrastructure or energy projects. Experience working across multiple sites is strongly preferred.
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Skills: Proven leadership experience managing direct and indirect teams, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders. Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements in operational settings. Fluent in English, both written and spoken; Spanish is an asset.
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Travel requirements: This role requires up to 50% travel across U.S. project and operational sites.
What drives your application forward:
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Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar credentials.
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Experience within utility scale solar or wind operations.
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Experience supporting project transition from construction to operations.
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Familiarity with environmental permitting and regulatory agency engagement at the state level.
Our Values
«We» is our greatest asset
We respect and protect the environment
We are doers, committed to doing things right
We act with integrity and transparency
We think and act like entrepreneurs
You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.
Working@CG:
As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all! (To be removed if N/A – e.g. Internship roles)
We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.
Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.
We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.
We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.
Interested in joining our company?
We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.
If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!
ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.
ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.
Nearest Major Market: Houston