LOCATION: Alamogordo, New Mexico
INDUSTRY: Renewable Energy / Utility-Scale Solar / Construction

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client, a growing renewable energy division of a large multinational organization, is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to oversee safety and environmental compliance on a major utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) construction project in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and is passionate about building a strong safety culture.

Reporting to the Regional HSE Manager and working closely with the site construction management team, the successful candidate will take ownership of site HSE programs, ensuring employees, contractors and subcontractors operate safely while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and minimizing environmental impacts.

We are looking for a proactive leader who is comfortable being visible in the field, identifying potential hazards before they become incidents and working collaboratively with project leadership to maintain a safe and productive worksite.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement and maintain site-specific Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Plans and Emergency Response Plans in accordance with company policies, client requirements and applicable regulations.
• Provide day-to-day HSE leadership and guidance to construction management, employees, contractors and subcontractors.
• Conduct job hazard analyses, risk assessments and safety reviews to identify potential hazards and establish effective preventative measures.
• Develop safe work procedures and special-risk work plans for high-risk construction activities.
• Coordinate and deliver employee and subcontractor safety orientations, training programs, toolbox talks and ongoing safety awareness initiatives.
• Lead internal and external safety inspections and audits, ensuring deficiencies are documented, corrective actions are implemented and compliance is maintained.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, conducting root cause analysis using TapRooT or comparable methodologies.
• Oversee workplace injury management and coordinate appropriate medical care, reporting and return-to-work activities in collaboration with construction management.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, industry standards and applicable environmental legislation.
• Represent the HSE function during client meetings, project reviews and regulatory inspections.
• Monitor safe work practices involving cranes, lifting and rigging operations, civil construction, hazardous energy control, confined spaces and working at heights.
• Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and collective protection systems are available, maintained and properly utilized.
• Identify and manage environmental risks, including spill prevention, containment, cleanup and corrective actions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through strong communication, coaching, accountability and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will meet one of the following qualification pathways:

Option 1:

• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience supporting comparable construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management or a related discipline, OR a recognized professional safety designation such as CSP, CIH, CHST or equivalent.

Option 2:

• Minimum 7 years of directly related HSE experience on comparable construction projects, in lieu of a degree or professional designation.

Additional Requirements:

• Previous professional HSE experience working in the United States is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety programs on large-scale construction or industrial projects.
• Practical knowledge of crane operations, lifting and rigging, civil construction, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, working at heights and job hazard assessments.
• Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence safety performance at all organizational levels.
• Valid U.S. driver’s licence and ability to travel as required.
• Willingness and ability to work on site in Alamogordo, New Mexico, following the established rotation schedule.
• Ability to perform field-based duties in varying outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, noise and physically demanding construction environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience on utility-scale solar construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installations is an asset.
• BCSP or NASP safety certifications.
• OSHA 500/501 certification.
• NCCER Instructor certification.
• Experience with TapRooT or similar structured incident investigation methodologies.

COMPENSATION & PROJECT DETAILS

• Hourly Rate: $40–$45 USD per hour.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, approximately 10 hours per day, with 8-hour Saturdays as required.
• Rotation: 8 weeks on site followed by 1 week off.
• Per Diem: $120 USD per day, paid 7 days per week while on rotation. Per diem is not paid during the rotation break.
• Travel: Company-paid rotation travel.
• Accommodation: Candidates are responsible for arranging their own lodging, supported by the daily per diem.
• Vehicle: Company truck provided for work-related use at the Alamogordo project site.

WHY JOIN OUR CLIENT?

This opportunity offers the chance to play a key leadership role on an active, large-scale renewable energy construction project while contributing to the continued growth of an expanding division within an established multinational organization.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Take ownership of site HSE performance on a utility-scale solar and battery storage project.
• Work directly with construction leadership and influence safety practices across the project.
• Join a growing organization operating in the renewable energy sector.
• Benefit from competitive hourly compensation, a generous daily per diem, paid rotation travel and a company vehicle for site use.
• Contribute to projects supporting the continued development of renewable energy infrastructure.

If you are an experienced construction HSE professional with strong field leadership skills and a commitment to safety excellence, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending their resume as an MS Word document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

Overview

The System Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient real-time operation of balancing authorities and generation assets. Working from the Network Operations Center (NOC), this role monitors system conditions, coordinates generation and interchange schedules, responds to system events, and ensures compliance with applicable reliability standards—while continuously optimizing operational performance and supporting grid reliability.

This position plays a critical role during both normal and emergency operating conditions and is entrusted with the authority to take timely real-time operational actions to protect the bulk electric system, support system restoration, and prevent potential reliability violations. The System Operator works closely with internal teams and external partners to maintain system integrity and operational excellence.

Working Environment & Schedule

• This position is primarily based at the company office located in Great Falls, MT, with occasional travel required to generation facilities in Ethridge, MT.
• 24/7 operations environment with rotating shifts (Dupont Shift Rotation) Schedule includes nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call responsibilities

• CIP‑compliant operations center with required security protocols
• Compensation target is $111,000 – $165,000/year and will be dependent on skills and experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate and monitor balancing authority and generation assets in real time to ensure safe, reliable, and economic performance
• Manage hourly resource optimization, generation dispatch, and interchange scheduling
• Respond to system disturbances, outages, and emergency conditions in coordination with transmission operators, reliability coordinators, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure continuous compliance with NERC, WECC, FERC, and applicable regional reliability standards (including AESO/Alberta requirements, as applicable)
• Coordinate with internal operations, environmental, and asset management teams, as well as external trading and reliability partners
• Review and approve switching activities and coordinate planned and unplanned outages to support system reliability
• Prepare and provide operational reports, system updates, and event communications to leadership
• Support the training, development, and mentoring of Associate System Operators

Performance Expectations

• Provide training to Associate System Operators in real-time direction of the operations of the company inter-connected generation assets.
• Performs direct operations of assets in a highly reliable, safe manner in accordance with  NERC and WECC reliability standards for BA & GOP as it relates to procedures, policies and guidelines, and real-time logging and other record-keeping procedures for NOC Operators/Operations.
• Work with the Compliance Team to implement new/updated reliability standards.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of NERC Operating Standards by maintaining the NERC Reliability or Balancing Interchange Certification exam. This certification has been established by NERC to provide standards for those who operate bulk electric power systems in North America. Certification must be maintained by obtaining the required minimum hours of NERC approved continuing education over a three year period. 30 hours must include simulated operations and 30 hours of training on NERC standards.
• Demonstrate high level of customer focus, with emphasis on ensuring that system event and outage information is accurate and available in a timely manner for communication to Lead System Operator and/or the NOC Manager, senior management and third-party asset owner/operators.
• Follow department procedures and utilize available human performance tools to ensure that instructions and communications with field personnel are clear and understood.
• Support reporting/settlement duties for the Company’s generation projects and third-party generation operations projects.
• Provide feedback, develop, and create procedures, policies, and guidelines for NOC operations.
• Maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company; and maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory completion of responsibilities during normal and sometimes high stress conditions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Typically, 6 years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree.)
• 1–5 years of experience in electric operations or a related function
• Possession and maintenance of a valid NERC certification at the Reliability Coordinator or Balancing Interchange level is required. Candidates must successfully pass the NERC examination before being authorized to operate the bulk electric system in North America.
• Strong understanding of bulk electric system operations, generation dispatch, and balancing authority principles
• Preferred experience with Energy Management Systems (EMS), SCADA, and operational data and monitoring tools
• Ability to analyze complex system conditions, make sound decisions under pressure, and manage multiple priorities in a real-time environment
• Experience with renewable generation, power markets (WECC, EIM, AESO, MISO, ERCOT, PJM), or wind forecasting preferred

Working Environment & Schedule

• This position is primarily based at the company office located in Great Falls, MT, with occasional travel required to generation facilities in Ethridge, MT.
• 24/7 operations environment with rotating shifts (Dupont Shift Rotation)

Schedule includes nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call responsibilities

• CIP‑compliant operations center with required security protocols

Physical requirements

• Ability to work for extended periods at a computer in a control room environment
• Ability to monitor systems and communicate effectively with internal and external operational partners via phone, electronic, and written communication
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

*A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position. The candidate must be a US Citizen or possess a Green Card.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.