EHS Specialist

The EHS Specialist provides operational safety support, field monitoring, and compliance coordination across Apex Clean Energy’s operating portfolio, including active wind power generation, solar installations, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Working under direct functional direction, this role assists site teams with routine safety compliance, carries out site safety inspections, supports incident investigations, assists with basic data collection and review, and supports the execution and continuous improvement of site-level safety programs and the overall Safety Management System across regional facilities. • Hours: Full-time • Type: Exempt • Department: Safety • Travel: up to 50%  • Office Location: Charlottesville, VA Primary Responsibilities:  Site Compliance & Operational Inspections • Perform quarterly EHS compliance inspections across assigned operational sites, checking for adherence to standard OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and Apex safety procedures. • Review and organize site safety documentation monthly, ensuring local field records remain audit-ready and addressing any missing files within 5 business days. • Track updates in regional safety requirements and assist in maintaining updated facility compliance binders. Incident Reporting & Initial Investigation Support • Support site leadership during safety incidents, near-misses, or minor property damage by gathering initial field facts, capturing findings, and drafting preliminary investigation reports within 48 hours. • Log recommended corrective actions in the site tracking system and verify that 100% of open items are closed out within 30 days, or as agreed on by Operations and EHS. Safety Metrics, Data Entry & Routine Reporting • Collect, log, and compile monthly site safety observation data and basic incident metrics for review by regional management and site teams. • Review basic safety metrics to highlight recurring field concerns, tracking completion rates and helping communicate findings clearly to site operations and regional EHS. Job Hazard Analysis & Field Support • Review routine Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) alongside site personnel for elevated work, electrical maintenance, and general operational activities. • Assist Facility Managers with routine safety questions, serving as an accessible point of contact for day-to-day regulatory references. Contractor Safety Coordination & Document Review • Assist Facility Managers with gathering required EHS documentation, training records, and prequalification details from third-party contractors prior to site work, maintaining basic familiarity with contractor management processes (including ISNetworld/ISN). • Conduct periodic safety spot-checks during active contractor work and site operations to confirm compliance with site-specific safety rules. Site Meeting Participation & Committee Support • Participate in daily Plan of the Day (POD) discussions and weekly tailgate safety talks during scheduled field visits. Support safety initiatives as designated by Operations and EHS Leadership. • Attend quarterly regional Safety Committee meetings and capture action items for the committee chair, providing basic EHS support and assisting in creating initiatives that better serve field teams. Environmental & Program Support (SMS Contribution) • Assist site teams in maintaining waste logs, spill kit inspection logs, and basic environmental tracking records, including supporting the submission of Tier II reporting for each site. • Assist the Apex Environmental team with administrative and operational tasks supporting local site implementation and routine improvements to the Apex Clean Energy Safety Management System (SMS). To succeed as a TITLE at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel wi