EHS Supervisor

~ Sky Climber Renewables, formerly known as Sky Climber Wind Solutions, was established in 2007 as a division of Sky Climber, LLC a global manufacturer of suspended access equipment. Sky Climber has been providing suspended access solutions to different industries and clients around the world for more than 60 years. ~

Initially, Sky Climber Renewables focused on providing suspended access systems to the wind industry’s largest wind turbine manufacturer’s (OEM’s) as a more cost effective solution to expensive cranes. Sky Climber Renewables was the first suspended access equipment manufacturer to engineer and develop a complete platform access system specifically designed for wind turbines.

Once established as the industry’s preferred solution for up-tower access service, Sky Climber Renewables expanded its offering in 2009 to include turbine cleaning and painting. In 2010, they developed one of the best blade repair service programs in the wind industry, including in-house training specifically designed for wind turbine blade repair. In 2011, they began supporting OEM’s with scheduled maintenance and new construction projects, rope access services in 2013, and gearbox & generator services in 2015.

Today, Sky Climber Renewables offers a full menu of services and is a trusted service provider to the wind industries largest OEM’s and wind farm owners around the world.

Position Overview

• Sky Climber is currently seeking an EHS Supervisor. 
• Becoming part of the Sky Climber family means working diligently together each day towards our goals as a business and as individuals. We take pride in supporting each other and being the best at what we do.
• At Sky Climber, we offer a world of opportunities for people with a strong work ethic and the desire to make a positive impact.
• Working at Sky Climber you will meet people with a broad range of skills, from a variety of cultures and we are always on the lookout for more talented individuals.
• Discover our many challenging and exciting opportunities and find out how you can join us.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps in current safety program and work closely with team stake holders to implement changes for continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety program and training documentation is current with industry standards.
• Apply all health and safety codes, regulations, laws and policies pertaining to the company Health and Safety Management System.
• Identify gaps in training and develop plan to implement training.
• Develop and implement safety strategies (policy and field.)
• Perform routine site audits to ensure compliance and increase safety awareness.
• Develop and implement periodic safety campaigns.
• Champion safety committee.
• Meet with customers to report, discuss and reinforce organizational safety program and performance.
• Active role in ensuring policy compliance and accountability.
• Active role in identifying and implementing best practices in field.
• Maintain OSHA logs and 3rd party auditing / vendor approval systems.
• Lead and/or assist with incident investigations.
• Review and reporting of KPIs and safety performance statistics against goals.
• Train and assist training instructor with all safety and compliance training.
• Manage online SDS program.
• Organize regular inspections and audits to determine opportunities for improvement.
• Able to complete company/industry standard safety training (i.e. self-rescue and/or high-angle rescue, confined space, CPR/First aid, NFPA-70E, HAZOM, Material Handling, etc.)
• Able to safely climb 300ft ladder systems in wind turbine generators for purpose of hands-on participation in audits, inspections and work evaluation.
• Able to wear the appropriate PPE and PFP for industry services performed.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health—Experience or interest in renewable energy preferred.
• Work from an office or travel extensively to multiple sites or company locations.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in EHS leadership or supervisory role.
• Possess excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and problem solve with ease.
• Maintain excellent written, oral and computer communication skills to convey information to employees, managers and customers.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid Passport.
• Ability to make decisions and work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, interpersonal skills and verbal communication.
• Strong computer skills (Windows™ software).
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and daily responsibilities.
• Ability to discern and appropriately communicate sensitive issues.
• 50% - 75% Travel as required.