Renewable Energy Program Manager Jobs in Indiana

About Banda Group International

At BGI, you don’t just work here; you own it. Banda Group International (BGI) is a world-class, employee-owned (ESOP) provider of environmental, safety, security, technical, and project management support services for a diverse clientele across government and private sectors worldwide. Founded on the principles of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S), BGI is built on a culture of excellence, collaboration, and service. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our values and want to grow and build equity with us.

Position Summary

This position is based in Muncie, Indiana, supporting one of BGI’s clients on a specialized energy project. The EHS Manager will serve as a full-time, dedicated safety resource and work closely with site leadership, contractor representatives, and project personnel to implement and administer the approved Environmental, Safety, and Health Project Plan. The EHS Manager will promote a fair, reporting, and learning culture, ensure compliance with EHS standards, and develop practical solutions to protect the health and safety of workers in the field. This role requires the EHS Manager to become familiar with the work being performed by field personnel and provide hands-on safety support throughout project operations. This position requires complete dedication to the project, with EHS responsibilities serving as the individual’s primary function. The EHS Manager will lead site safety and compliance initiatives, support employees, contractors, subcontractors, and visitors, and regularly conduct field walks and tower climbs to identify hazards, provide coaching, and ensure compliance with site policies, procedures, and technical work instructions. You’ll be joining a tight-knit, mission-driven team that values straight talk, shared ownership, and getting the job done right.

• Prioritize and conduct daily field walks and tower climbs to proactively identify and manage site safety risks.
• Provide safety coaching to employees, contractors, site leadership, customer representatives, and visitors.
• Become familiar with site EHS policies, procedures, technical work instructions, and the work being performed in the field.
• Partner with site leadership to ensure personnel comply with applicable policies, procedures, and technical processes.
• Escalate identified safety concerns, compliance gaps, and procedural issues to appropriate management.
• Promote a proactive, fair, reporting, and learning-focused EHS culture.
• Facilitate the completion and administration of the project EHS Plan and Emergency Response Plan.
• Facilitate daily safety meetings and weekly safety discussions relevant to the hazards employees and contractors may encounter.
• Conduct incident and event investigations and support the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure employees, contractors, subcontractors, and visitors receive all required site orientations.
• Perform required monthly, periodic, and annual audits and inspections.
• Confirm contractors are approved to perform their assigned scope of work and that their activities have been appropriately reviewed and risk assessed before work begins.
• Assess workplace environments, equipment, and work practices for compliance and potential hazards.
• Develop and implement risk-reduction strategies and emergency response procedures.
• Support electrical safety, energy isolation, lockout/tagout, fall protection, rescue, crane, rigging, lifting, mobile equipment, trenching, and excavation programs.
• Organize, conduct, and support training programs related to site safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of safety training and recommend improvements when needed.
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation and records, including training, orientations, incidents, inspections, corrective actions, and compliance documentation.
• Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics to identify trends and improve site performance.
• Prepare for and support audits conducted by regulatory agencies, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Stay current on relevant EHS regulations, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Engage employees at all levels to strengthen a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Participate in required training sessions, safety briefings, and project meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet project and operational needs.
  Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of direct, full-time EHS experience in environmental health and safety or general industry.
• Minimum of three years of experience managing or leading others.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E standards, OSHA electrical safety requirements, and the implementation of electrical safety programs.
• Strong working knowledge of energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout regulations and programs.
• Experience with work-at-heights, fall protection, rescue requirements, and the implementation of related safety programs.
• Experience with crane, rigging, and lifting regulations and programs.
• Experience with industrial mobile equipment, trenching, and excavation safety requirements.
• Ability to conduct frequent field walks and regularly climb towers of 300 feet or more.
• Ability to perform permit-required confined-space entry.
• Ability to safely use required turbine fall-protection systems.
• Ability to meet the maximum personal weight limitation of 250 pounds for applicable turbine fall-protection equipment.
• Willingness and ability to travel within North America approximately 80% to 100% of the time.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach employees, contractors, and site leadership.
• Professional judgment and the ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
• Ability to identify problems quickly and establish a clear path toward resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Microsoft 365, EHS data-entry systems, and other standard business applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to comply with all client, project, and BGI training, safety, and access requirements.

Additional Requirements:

This position requires extensive travel and regular work in an active field environment. The employee must be willing and able to perform frequent tower climbs, work at elevated heights, enter confined spaces, and use required personal protective and fall-protection equipment.