Health & Safety Director
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$155000 - $180000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Malone, New York |
About this job
Job Description
About Us
At BerQ RNG, we turn waste into opportunity.
We're on a mission to make renewable natural gas a mainstream, reliable, and part of North America's clean energy future, capturing biogas that would otherwise be flared into the atmosphere and transforming it into something valuable: clean, renewable fuel.
Across the U.S. and Canada, countless sites release biogas because it's "too hard" or "too expensive" to use. We see that as a challenge worth solving. Our team builds, owns, and operates RNG projects that prove sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand. Every project we develop helps farmers, communities, and investors participate in the energy transition while directly reducing emissions. For more information on BerQ RNG, please visit our website at www.berqrng.com.
Job Description
The Health & Safety Director will be responsible for the implementation of health & safety compliance programs at all BerQ RNG biogas project sites and offices. Reporting to the EVP and Chief Legal Officer, this position will be responsible for mitigating hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment and operations while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. The position will administer BerQ RNG’s safety training program.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead BerQ RNG’s company-wide health and safety strategy, programs, and policies.
- Promote a proactive safety culture across offices, construction sites, operating facilities, and field locations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local health and safety laws, including OSHA and relevant Canadian requirements.
- Establish consistent safety standards and procedures across U.S. and Canadian operations.
- Advise executive leadership on safety risks, regulatory requirements, performance, and corrective actions.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Construction, Development, Human Resources, and site leadership to integrate safety into daily activities.
- Conduct and oversee workplace inspections, site audits, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses.
- Lead investigations of injuries, illnesses, near misses, environmental incidents, and property damage to identify root causes.
- Develop corrective and preventive action plans and monitor them through completion.
- Establish emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity procedures for project and operating sites.
- Develop and deliver safety training, onboarding, toolbox talks, and leadership education.
- Oversee contractor and subcontractor safety requirements, prequalification, orientation, and performance.
- Maintain accurate safety records, regulatory reports, permits, certifications, and required documentation.
- Track and analyze safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators, and regularly report results to senior leadership.
- Oversite to workers’ compensation matters, return-to-work programs, and injury case management in partnership with Human Resources.
- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, inspections, investigations, and safety-related inquiries.
- Support process safety programs for renewable natural gas facilities, including biogas systems, digesters, gas upgrading equipment, high-pressure systems, confined spaces, and hazardous materials.
- Ensure appropriate programs are maintained for lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, hot work, electrical safety, fall protection, respiratory protection, and personal protective equipment.
- Participate in project design reviews, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness assessments to identify and mitigate safety risks.
- Develop annual safety objectives, budgets, and continuous-improvement plans.
- Monitor emerging regulations and industry practices affecting renewable natural gas, agricultural, mixed-waste, construction, and facility operations.
- Build strong relationships with employees and site leaders and maintain a visible presence at operating and construction locations.
- Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or practices present an immediate risk.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related engineering or technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in an industrial environment.
- Experience with digesters, landfills, oil and gas operations, or biohazard environments is strongly preferred.
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification required.
- Working knowledge of U.S. OSHA regulations required; familiarity with Canadian health and safety regulations considered a plus.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing workplace safety programs in industrial operations.
- Strong verbal, written, computer communication and organization skills.
- Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team environment.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness and ability to travel up to 75% (U.S. & Canada).
Physical Requirements:
- Required to be exposed to a physical environment which involves dirt, odours, noise, weather extremes or similar elements.
- Ability to walk over uneven terrain.
In addition to a collaborative and supportive work environment, BerQ RNG offers:
- Competitive salary.
- Annual performance incentive bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and health and disability benefits coverage for you and your family.
- 401k Retirement Plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- A culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and opportunity for growth and development.
BerQ RNG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a work environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. BerQ RNG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable Federal, state, and local laws.
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the US with no restrictions.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter.
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