VP of Safety and Compliance

About FlexGen

Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is a leading integration services and software technology provider for utility-scale energy storage solutions in the United States and globally. FlexGen designs and integrates storage solutions and the software platform that is enabling today’s energy transition. Leveraging its best-in-class energy management software, digital controls, and advanced analytics, FlexGen delivers energy storage projects integrated with traditional and renewable power generation globally. FlexGen’s products and services help improve the reliability and sustainability of the power grid. The company’s clients and partners include the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, renewable energy, electric cooperatives, and industrial companies in the world.

Position Description

FlexGen is looking for a Vice President of Safety & Compliance to provide strategic and operational leadership to the Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, and Training (EHS, Q & T) Departments driving compliance programs. This role will be responsible for influencing process design across the company, while communicating and monitoring the implementation of initiatives. Reporting to the SVP of Supply Chain Solutions, the Safety & Compliance leas will also be responsible for reporting compliance metrics, developing training budgets and encouraging cross-functional professional development.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Oversee development of the EHS, Q & T programs by forming the respective teams, guiding strategic planning, and evaluating policies and procedures
• Calculate and communicate EHS, Q & T performance metrics and goals to ensure effective implementation of EHS, Q & T initiatives
• Evaluate EHS, Q & T programs through regular audit of EHS, Q & T performance metrics and goals
• Regularly track and report on EHS, Q & T progress to the executive level and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve mutual goals within EHS, Q & T
• Drive collaboration across the organization to identify needs and develop scalable solutions driven by the EHS, Q & T teams
• Encourage and seek professional development and personal growth opportunities within each department
• Develop and monitor department budgets
• Review project contracts for EHS, Q & T implications
• Project and monitor contract hours for EHS, Q & T
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Interface with external entities (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, Client, etc.) and clients to achieve successful outcomes as related to EHS, Q & T
• Pursues revenue generating customer training opportunities
• Performs all other assigned duties
  
  

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’ degree in related field, Master’s degree preferred
• Professional Safety Certification Required
• Strategic vision with the ability to execute
• Experience developing and monitoring EHS, Q & T related programs
• Demonstrated leadership presence
• Impeccable judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Executive-level presentation skills and ability to handle high-level client interactions
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating skills
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  
  

FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.