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Job description
Company Overview
GridStor develops, constructs, and operates battery energy storage projects that improve grid reliability and power economic growth across North America. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, GridStor today manages a pipeline of over 3 GW of battery storage projects in later‑stage development, active construction, and commercial operations. We work as one team, share learnings across functions, and outperform in how we deliver, optimize, and operate. Our reliability earns trust with customers, partners, and investors—and sets us apart.
Role Summary
GridStor is seeking a Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to serve as the National Safety Director, providing enterprise‑wide leadership and oversight of safety programs across Construction, Operations, and Corporate. The role will maintain and continuously improve GridStor's EHS governance framework, lead the Safety Leadership Working Group, and drive performance assurance through training, audits, incident management, and KPI reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise EHS Governance & Leadership (National Safety Director)
Maintain overall responsibility and authority for effective implementation of GridStor's HSMS/IIPP and associated procedures/programs; ensure current documents are maintained and accessible on GridStor's network.
Define, document, and communicate EHS roles and responsibilities across Corporate, Construction, and Operations organizations.
Provide health & safety technical advice to senior leaders on applicable regulations and requirements.
Lead routine safety communications to the organization and reinforce Stop Work Authority expectations.
Facilitate safety initiatives with the Senior Management Team / Executive Safety Council and maintain associated records, decisions, and follow‑ups.
Safety Leadership Working Group Coordination
Chair and coordinate the Safety Leadership Working Group to develop recommendations for improvements to safety programs and provide business‑specific safety information.
Drive cross‑functional alignment on program effectiveness, corrective actions, and continuous improvement priorities across the three safety categories.
Performance Assurance, KPI Reporting & Systems
Own and continuously improve GridStor's leading/lagging safety metrics framework, including audits, inspections, observations, training compliance, incident reporting, and related KPI roll‑ups used for management and board‑level reporting.
Ensure consistent incident classification and OSHA record‑keeping determinations; review incident reports to confirm recordability criteria are applied correctly.
Lead implementation and ongoing use of GridStor's safety reporting platform approach, including workflows for inspections/audits, incidents, and observations across Corporate Office, construction sites, and operations environments.
Construction Safety Program Oversight
Provide owner‑level oversight of construction safety requirements for EPC projects, including monitoring contractor compliance, audit programs, and corrective action follow‑through.
Partner with Construction leadership and project teams to ensure safety expectations are embedded into execution planning, field routines, and performance reporting.
Leverage qualified third‑party safety resources/consultants as needed to augment audits, program verification, and field oversight.
Operations Safety Program Oversight (Owner/Operator & Third‑Party O&M)
Establish consistent safety oversight expectations for operating assets and O&M partners, including audit cadence, training compliance expectations, and incident/near‑miss reporting.
Ensure core "control of work" expectations are reinforced through training, documented procedures, and verification mechanisms.
Corporate (Office/Remote) Safety Program Oversight
Conduct or delegate periodic workplace safety inspections; track findings to closure and verify effectiveness.
Periodically review and maintain office emergency action plans and related preparedness materials.
Oversee corporate safety onboarding and recurring training assignments; maintain training documentation and compliance status reporting.
Incident Management, Investigations & Corrective Actions
Ensure effective incident notification, investigation quality, corrective action tracking, and lessons‑learned communication across Corporate, Construction, and Operations.
Identify systemic trends and drive program changes to prevent recurrence, aligned with performance assurance and continuous improvement expectations.
Qualifications & Competencies
Education: Bachelor's degree in safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master's preferred).
Experience: 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience supporting complex field operations (construction and/or operations) and corporate environments.
Demonstrated experience building and operating EHS management systems and safety governance programs across multi‑site or multi‑region organizations.
Demonstrated performance as a pragmatic, execution‑oriented leader who can translate policy and regulatory requirements into scalable, field‑ready programs.
Deep working knowledge of OSHA requirements and incident record‑keeping; strong capability in audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
Prefer experience in power, renewables, energy storage, industrial services, or other high‑hazard infrastructure environments.
Prefer experience implementing or operating safety reporting systems and dashboards (including field/mobile workflows).
Location & Availability: Must be based in Portland and available to work a hybrid schedule, with ability to travel to project and partner sites regularly (~25%). Will consider remote for preferred candidate.
Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities with keen attention to detail. Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment and seeing delegated projects through to completion.
Adaptability: Ability to be agile and flexible, readily taking on tasks outside the typical scope of the role as needed.
Confidentiality: Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with utmost discretion.
Integrity & Judgment: Strong track record of excellent judgment and integrity in previous roles.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and TEAMS.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Problem‑Solving: Adaptable, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and approach challenges with a creative, proactive mindset.
Team Orientation: Highly motivated to support and collaborate with team members, contributing to collective success.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive base salaries commensurate with experience with an annual cash bonus (based on Company and individual performance).
Generous paid leave.
Employee participation in Long Term Incentive Plan.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, including coverage for domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children.
HSA/FSA for participating employees.
401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
Continuing education and professional development.
Cellphone reimbursement, hybrid work environment, healthy snacks, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more.
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Worksite address
portland, OR, 97204, US
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